Derek McInnes has been appointed the new manager of Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen.

The 41-year-old, along with his assistant Tony Docherty, will officially take over from the departing Craig Brown when the SPL split takes place in just under a fortnight.

"First and foremost, we still have a chance to make the top six and while Tony and I do not officially take charge for a couple of weeks, there remains plenty for us to get on with in the interim," McIness told the club's official website.

"In tandem with trying to finish the current campaign in as high a league position as possible, I will also of course be assessing the squad with next season in mind. There is so much to do, so many opportunities and I'm really looking forward to get started."

McIness has been out of work since he was sacked by Bristol City in January of this year.