Aberdeen FC Aberdeen edging ever closer to appointing Jim Goodwin as new manager By Sean Wallace February 18 2022, 4:31 pm February 18 2022, 4:31 pm Share Aberdeen edging ever closer to appointing Jim Goodwin as new manager Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/3973161/aberdeen-edging-ever-closer-to-appointing-jim-goodwin-as-new-manager/ Copy Link Aberdeen are closing in on St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin. Aberdeen are closing in on securing Jim Goodwin as their new manager and could confirm his appointment as early as today. The Dons have received permission by St Mirren to talk to Goodwin about the vacant Pittodrie managerial post. Negotiations are at an advanced stage to land the 40-year-old as replacement for Stephen Glass who was sacked on Sunday. It is understood Goodwin is set to be joined at Pittodrie by his St Mirren assistant manager Lee Sharp. An initial official approach by the Dons for permission to talk to Goodwin was rejected by the Buddies earlier this week. St Mirren Manager Jim Goodwin during a Premiership match against Aberdeen. St Mirren wanted a compensation figure agreed before granting Aberdeen permission to open up dialogue with Goodwin. The Reds were also prepared to trigger Goodwin’s £250,000 release clause should a compensation package not be agreed. St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin St Mirren want a ‘swift resolution on the matter’ having granted Goodwin the green light to talk with the Dons. Goodwin is contracted to St Mirren until summer 2024 and is the highest paid manager in the Paisley club’s history.
