Former Scotland players, former international managers and coaches from England's top flight have all expressed an interest in the vacant Aberdeen managerial post. Director of football Willie Miller has been "pleasantly surprised" by the standard of applicants.

Miller told the club's official web site: "We've had applications from former international managers, former Scotland players, ex-international players from throughout Europe, people currently working in the Premiership, and applicants with UEFA Cup winners medals, and many have arrived from outside the United Kingdom, including Holland, Poland and even the Faroe Islands.

"On top of that, there has been a considerable number of former Aberdeen players interested in returning and it's obvious just what a high regard they hold the club in and what fond memories they have of their time here.

"The high quality of applicant only underlines the fact this is one of the top jobs in Scottish football and again I would emphasise that, while we want to make an appointment as soon as possible, it is absolutely vital that we undertake all the due diligence required to ensure the appointment is the correct one for Aberdeen Football Club."