Wigan Athletic head coach Gary Caldwell insists there is no truth in the rumours linking him to the vacant position at Scottish Premiership outfit Aberdeen.
The Dons are on the lookout for a new man in the dugout after parting company with Stephen Robinson earlier this week. The decision came on the back of an alarming run of form which culminated in a 4-0 home defeat against Hibernian on Saturday.
It’s a result which left the four-time Scottish champions second from bottom in the league and just two points above Kilmarnock at the foot of the table. Ironically, the two teams are due to meet after the international break on November 21st.
Caldwell Linked With Pittodrie Position
Following the announcement, a number of names were linked with the role at the Pittodrie Stadium. These included domestic candidates Steven Pressley and John McGlynn, whilst Steve Clarke is another how has been touted after leaving his position at the Scotland national team following their dire World Cup campaign.
On Monday night, talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook claimed that Caldwell had picked up his admirers north of the border. It was stated that the 44-year-old was one of the names on Aberdeen’s shortlist.
Gary Caldwell understood to be a name on Aberdeen’s shortlist for their next manager. Been admired by the club for a little while.
— Alex Crook ⚽️🎙 (@alex_crook) November 9, 2026
Rumours Shot Down
Caldwell re-joined Wigan in February after an impressive stint at League One rivals Exeter City. The former Scotland international represented the Latics as a player between 2010 and 2015 before eventually landing his first managerial role with the club upon his retirement.
Spells at Chesterfield, Partick Thistle and Exeter followed before his return earlier this year, where he helped guide the club to safety. However, it’s been a slow start to this season and the Greater Manchester-based side currently sit 21st in England’s third tier.
Speaking to Wigan Today earlier today, Caldwell addressed the links:
“Nothing from my side. Aberdeen are a fantastic football club with an incredible history. But as far as I’m concerned, there’s nothing in it.
“I’m back home, I’m at a place where I’ve been as a player, a manager, and a coach before, in a very long-term project that will take a long time to come to its potential.
“I’m at the very beginning of that, I’m really enjoying it, and I think you can see the progress we’ve already made in a short space of time.
“But this is a very long-term project that I want to see out.”
Wigan host Barnsley on Saturday hoping to climb out of the relegation places.
