Former Aberdeen Ebbe Skovdahl died at the age of 75.
Former Brondby and Benfica took over the management of the Dons in 1999 and spent 3 years leading Pittodrie.
Brondby showed the news of Skovdahl’s death that same day.
The Dons finished behind the league in their first season in charge, but reached the 2000 League Cup final and the 2000 Scottish Cup final, wasting Celtic and Rangers respectively.
He replaced steve Paterson in 2002.
Aberdeen FC paid tribute to former coach in a tweet this afternoon, saying, ‘Everyone in Pittodria is sad to be informed of the passing of our former coach Ebbe Skovdahl at the age of 75.
“Our hearts faint through their circle of family and friends at this tricky time. “
Our mind is with your circle of family and friends right now complicado. pic. twitter. com/VLigwWGFzS
– Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) 23 October 2020
Meanwhile, former Dons President Stewart Milne told the BBC that Skovdahl was “an amazing guy, one of life’s genuine characters,” adding, “His dry wit and relaxed technique made him an instant hit with Dons enthusiasts and enjoyed an unwavering audience. , despite the ups and downs of the team’s management. “
The current leader of the Reds, Dave Cormack, paid tribute:
– Dave Cormack (@CormackDavie) October 23, 2020
Danish football club Brundby IF has remembered his greatest success as an all-time coach with an online tribute celebrating the boy who helped lead the team to 4 championships, 3 cup titles and several wins in European football.
Ebbe Skovdahl, Brundby IF vil aldrig glemme dig ?? – SkovdahlsGuleHur pic. twitter. com/K2rGd6kwab
– BrondbyIF (@BrondbyIF) 23 October 2020
A of his son, René Skovdahl, who is a coach in the Norwegian city of Brattvag, also appears on the website of Brsndby IF.
He said: “Our father was incredibly proud and grateful to have been part of the Brendby family. The time in Brundby is the one he remembered and thought about.
“He is very humble about his own role at the club, so when Ebbe Skovdahl Fan Lounge at Brendby Stadion named him three years ago, he was very honored.
“Our father had cancer during the last years of his life, and as a circle of relatives we have no doubt that the popularity he gained with Ebbe Skovdahl Fan Loungen helped him give him a few more years, as it meant a lot to him. fighting in the living room and reveling in him having an active role in the club.
“Over the years, I noticed and experienced a lot how much our father has meant to so many people, and it’s anything that heats up at a difficult time and that we need to have with us in the future.
Sports journalist and Daily Express Scott Burns have fond memories of interviewing Skovdahl on arrival at Aberdeen Airport.
– Scott Burns (ScottBurns75) October 23, 2020
Commentator and Dons supporter Derek Rae tweeted: “It is very sad to hear the passing of former Aberdeen coach Ebbe Skovdahl.
“Although it was much more of a success with Brondby, however, he forged a bond with Dons enthusiasts who eluded many others.
“His personality and dry humor are the best for the Northeast. RIP Ebbe. “
– Derek Rae (@RaeComm) October 23, 2020
– best friend begg ⭐️⭐️ (@best friend_begg) October 23, 2020
Former Evening Express sports editor Charlie Allan explained how Skovdahl gave him his quote by comparing statistics to miniskirts.
He said: “A very unfortunate news story, Ebbe gave me the highest productive quote of all time when I said that statistics showed that Arild Stavrum had a higher scoring ratio to Henrik Larsson to whom Array responded. . . Statistics are like miniskirts, they are smart to look at but hide the most things . . . RIP “
– Charlie Allan (@piemancharlie) October 23, 2020
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