Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin is focused on the long-term development of the team, while acknowledging the immediate expectations he faces.
The Swede was appointed in April but only started working with the Dons this month after moving from Elfsborg following a season in which Aberdeen had three managers - including Peter Leven, who had two separate spells as caretaker. Aberdeen missed out on a top-six finish and Thelin will be under pressure to deliver a better league season, while fans seek more silverware after only winning one trophy in the past 34 years following their golden period in the 1980s under Sir Alex Ferguson.
' Thelin twice led Elfsborg to second-place finishes in the Swedish league during a six-year reign and he outlined his football philosophy. 'I always believe in strong team spirit, that no one is bigger than the club,' the 46-year-old said. 'We are here for one reason, to work hard for Aberdeen FC.
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