Aberdeen in latter stages of manager search

Aberdeen are in the latter stages of their search for a new manager, with candidates having been interviewed.

The Scottish Premiership are closing in on appointing a replacement for Jimmy Thelin, who was sacked at the start of January.

The shortlist of interviewees are based in the UK and abroad.

While Aberdeen are hoping to make an appointment soon, interim boss Peter Leven is expected to remain in charge for Saturday's weekend's Scottish Premiership visit of Livingston.

First team coach Leven has overseen the side's past three fixtures, including Sunday's 1-0 home win over Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup.