Jim Spence has been tweeting from the Pittodrie press conference:
"Craig Brown would stand down before seasons end if right candidate identified to replace him."
"I'll be astonished if we don't get the success next season that we hoped to have this season says Craig Brown"
"Brown tempted to stay for another season, but leaving his successor with an excellent squad and will be at the club as non exec director"
"Brown doesn't feel the club has a manager in mind, but texts already in last two hours from managers in and out of work looking for the job"
"Brown flattered to be asked to join board, he loves Aberdeen fc, didn't think have to think twice. Will never encroach on manager."
"I was unbeaten in twelve games at start of season but it appears I'm now a worse manager"