Stewart Milne steps down from Aberdeen FC board after 32 years
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:21 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Stewart Milne, the former chairman and current non-executive director of Aberdeen FC, announced his departure from the club's board after 32 years. Milne emphasized the need for "fresh blood" to address future challenges. His tenure included significant milestones, such as winning the Scottish Cup and the development of Cormack Park, the club's new training ground. Chairman Dave Cormack acknowledged Milne's leadership and contributions during challenging times. Milne plans to continue attending games despite stepping down.
- •Milne served on Aberdeen's board for 32 years.
- •He was chairman from 1998 until December 2019.
- •Milne intends to remain involved as a fan at matches.
- •Dave Cormack praised Milne's contributions to the club.
- •Aberdeen plans to honor Milne with a tribute.
- 11:21 AMYahoo Sports — Aberdeen would have had 'much rockier times' without Milne
- 8:27 AMYahoo Sports — Former chairman Milne leaves Aberdeen board
- 8:27 AMBBC Football — Former chairman Milne leaves Aberdeen board
"Stewart Milne was a "great servant" to Aberdeen and deserves praise for providing the backing to keep the club clear of financial problems, says former chief executive Keith Wyness. Aberdeen businessman Milne, who spent more than two decades as chairman from 1998, is leaving the Dons board after 32 years. Aberdeen won just three trophies - the Scottish Cup and two League Cups - during Milne's time at the club.
"Former Aberdeen chairman and current non-executive director Stewart Milne is leaving the Scottish Premiership club's board of directors after 32 years saying it is time to introduce "fresh blood".
"Former Aberdeen chairman and current non-executive director Stewart Milne is leaving the Scottish Premiership club's board of directors after 32 years saying it is time to introduce "fresh blood".
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 11:21 AMAberdeen would have had 'much rockier times' without Milne
Stewart Milne was a "great servant" to Aberdeen and deserves praise for providing the backing to keep the club clear of financial problems, says former chief executive Keith Wyness. Aberdeen businessman Milne, who spent more than two decades as chairman from 1998, is leaving the Dons board after 32 years. Aberdeen won just three trophies - the Scottish Cup and two League Cups - during Milne's time at the club.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 8:27 AMFormer chairman Milne leaves Aberdeen board
Former Aberdeen chairman and current non-executive director Stewart Milne is leaving the Scottish Premiership club's board of directors after 32 years saying it is time to introduce "fresh blood".
- BBC FootballJun 2, 2026, 8:27 AMFormer chairman Milne leaves Aberdeen board
Former Aberdeen chairman and current non-executive director Stewart Milne is leaving the Scottish Premiership club's board of directors after 32 years saying it is time to introduce "fresh blood".
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