Former chairman Milne leaves Aberdeen board

Former chairman Milne leaves Aberdeen boardImage source, SNSImage caption, Dave Cormack says Stewart Milne has provided "wise counsel"Published1 minute agoFormer Aberdeen chairman and current non-executive director Stewart Milne is leaving the Scottish Premiership club's board of directors after 32 years saying it is time to introduce "fresh blood".The local businessman and lifelong Dons fan was appointed vice-chairman in 1997 and served as chairman from 1998 until December 2019, when he was succeeded by Dave Cormack as the major shareholder. Milne told Aberdeen's website: "During my tenure, there have been many highs and lows. But, despite some very challenging and testing times, we've always found a way through."Inevitably, there will be new and different challenges ahead and I believe the time is right for me to make way for fresh blood to help the board steer the club over the next period.'O'Neill and Keane in battle for Celtic job' - gossipPublished1 hour ago"There have been some real successes on and off the pitch; most recently winning the Scottish Cup but also delivering the new training ground at Cormack Park and significantly increasing turnover through commercial and fan engagement initiatives."Milne added that: "I may be stepping down from the board, but I'm not stepping away from Pittodrie and will enjoy attending as many games as possible."Aberdeen would be "honouring Stewart and his family with a fitting tribute in due course", Cormack revealed. "Throughout that time, Stewart provided strong leadership and direction to navigate Aberdeen FC through some of the most challenging periods in our recent history," he said. "His wise counsel, determination, drive and dedication have never wavered, and he has always acted in the best interests of our club."Stewart has been a huge support to me over the years and I was delighted he agreed to remain...