Aberdeen have met a contractual clause in Stephen Robinson’s St Mirren contract in order to speak with the manager over their dugout vacancy.
The Pittodrie club approached Paisley officials to request to discuss the managerial vacancy with the Northern Irishman.
St Mirren have granted permission for Aberdeen to speak with Robinson over the position, after a clause in his contract was met.
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The approach and formal talks comes just days ahead of St Mirren's Scottish Premiership match against Rangers.
A statement confirmed: “St Mirren Football Club can confirm that we have been approached by Aberdeen FC to speak to manager Stephen Robinson in relation to their managerial vacancy.
“Aberdeen have met a contractual clause in Stephen’s contract so the club has granted them permission to speak to him regarding the vacancy.
“We hope for a swift resolution to this matter and will keep supporters updated.”
An Aberdeen update added: “Aberdeen FC has this morning been officially given permission to enter formal talks with St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson regarding the vacant managerial position.
”The Club will provide an update in due course.”
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