Thelin Dismisses Sweden Rumors to Prioritize Current Role
Jimmy Thelin, the head coach of Aberdeen FC, has dismissed rumors linking him to the vacant manager’s position for the Sweden national team. This speculation arose following Sweden’s unsuccessful World Cup qualifying campaign, leading to the search for a new coach after Jon Dahl Tomasson’s departure.
Thelin Focuses on Aberdeen Despite Sweden Links
Thelin, who is currently under contract with Aberdeen, emphasized his commitment to the club. He expressed satisfaction with his environment in Scotland, particularly despite a challenging start to his second season at Pittodrie. “It’s always an honor to be mentioned in such circumstances, but I have a long contract here,” he stated.
Current Performance and Future Aspirations
Aberdeen is currently at the bottom of the Premiership table but recently achieved a significant 4-0 victory over Dundee, marking their first league win of the season. Thelin maintains a positive outlook, stating, “I feel the team is going in the right direction.”
- Aberdeen’s recent ranking: Bottom of the Premiership
- Latest match result: Victory over Dundee (4-0)
- Overall belief in team’s three-year plan
Despite past setbacks, Thelin believes in maintaining team spirit. He remarked, “As long as you keep the spirit high, you can always turn things around.” However, he recognizes that future matches will not be easy. His focus remains on upcoming challenges, including their match against St Mirren.
Upcoming Challenges
Aberdeen faces St Mirren next, a team they have struggled against recently, with no wins in their last 10 visits to Paisley. Thelin noted the effectiveness of St Mirren’s current manager, Stephen Robinson, and the solid performance of their squad. He is determined to lead his team to a strong performance despite past frustrations.
Thelin also indicated there are no plans to rest players ahead of their upcoming Conference League match against AEK Athens. “We go game by game and tomorrow is super important for us,” he added, underscoring his commitment to the current role at Aberdeen FC.
