Former Aberdeen manager Ebbe Skovdahl has died at the age of 75.
The Dane took charge of the Dons between 1999 and 2002, and had been battling cancer in his later years.
Skovdahl was a popular figure at the club, despite finishing bottom of the league and narrowly escaping relegation in his first season in charge.
Everyone at Pittodrie is saddened to hear of the passing of our former manager, Ebbe Skovdahl at the age of 75.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/VLigwWGFzS
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) October 23, 2020
Under his command, Aberdeen reached both the 2000 League Cup final and the 2000 Scottish Cup final, losing to Celtic and Rangers respectively.
He was replaced by Steve Paterson in 2004.
Skovdahl also managed Benfica and Brondby, and is the uncle of Danish football legends Michael and Brian Laudrup.
Han stod bag fire mesterskaber, tre pokaltitler og historiske sejre på Anfield og i Karlsruhe.
Ebbe Skovdahl, Brøndby IF vil aldrig glemme dig 💛💙#SkovdahlsGuleHær pic.twitter.com/K2rGd6kwab
— BrondbyIF (@BrondbyIF) October 23, 2020
His son, René Skovdahl, now also a coach with Norwegian side Brattvåg IL, told the Brondby website: “Over the years, we have seen and experienced up close how much our father has meant to so many people, and it is something that warms up in a difficult time, and that we want to have with us in the future.”
Former Dons goalkeeper David Preece tweeted: “I’m really saddened by this. So many ups and downs under Ebbe but will always be grateful to him for taking me to Aberdeen and glad I had the chance to tell him. Will never forget his Skovisms as long as I live.”
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