Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has revealed he is to undergo open heart surgery following his return to America.
The lifelong Dons' supporter released a statement updating fans on his health and revealed that he would need a period of time to recuperate. The statement notes that the prognosis is that he will make a full recovery but he will be allowed recovery time away from the Scottish Premiership side to fully recover.
Incoming chief executive Alan Burrows, who had taken in his final game in post at Motherwell during the win over Hearts, and the board will continue to support interim boss Barry Robson during Cormack's absences as Aberdeen look to climb the table and appoint a new manager. Cormack's statement read: “Having struggled with high cholesterol I had a heart calcium test performed.
