Interim boss Barry Robson confirmed he has not had fresh talks with the Aberdeen hierarchy about the permanent managerial post.
However he hopes there will be discussions with chief executive Alan Burrows and director of football Steven Gunn next week.
Robson put the ball firmly in the Dons board’s court with a 3-0 win against Hearts to reignite the fight to finish third in the Premiership.
That victory slashed the gap on third-placed Hearts to just four points as Robson made it four wins from the last five games.
The Reds also leapfrogged Hibs into fourth place in the table in the hunt for European qualification.
Robson has emerged as a serious contender for the Dons job but is remaining diplomatic on his chances of landing the post.
Aberdeen fans were chanting his name at full time and there is clearly support within the fanbase for Robson to be given the permanent position.
Chief executive Burrows is overseeing Aberdeen’s search for a new manager which is now into a seventh week.
Director of football Gunn and director Willie Garner are also key to the search for a new manager.
A shortlist of candidates has been produced.
He said: “I’ve not spoken to them. It’s something you’ll need to ask them.
“I think I’ll sit down with Steven Gunn and Alan Burrows. We’ve got a lot of boys away on international duty but we’ve got a lot of boys here to prepare and look after.
“We’ve got training to get organised for the players so I might sit down with them next week, I don’t know.
“I’m sure they’ll let you know when there’s something happening.”
Asked if he would prefer clarity on the managerial position Robson said: “A question for the board again.
“There’s nothing I can give you on that.”
Supporters chanting Robson’s name
The Reds blew away Hearts with a devastating first-half performance.
A double from Duk and a goal from Mattie Pollock put the Dons 3-0 up at the break.
Aberdeen supporters were chanting ‘There’s only one Barry Robson’ during the match and at full-time.
Robson insists all he is focused on is delivering wins.
On fans chanting his name, Robson said: “That’s nice, isn’t it?
“I’ve been with the club a long time. I’m from up here.
“I’m not bothered about them singing my name, I just want to win football matches for them.
“I just want the supporters to go home happy.
“Some of those fans have been working all week, they come here and just want to see a bit of excitement.
“They want to go home with their families, with their mates, have a pint and chat about the game.
“That’s what I’m in the job for. I just want them to be happy and enjoy watching their team.”
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No focus on the league table…yet
Aberdeen supporters will certainly have left Pittodrie happy after such an emphatic defeat of their main rivals for a third-placed finish.
The Reds have slashed the gap on third-placed Hearts but Robson insists he is not focusing on the table.
He said: “It will be Sunday when I have a look at it (the table).
“You know what I am like, I can only focus on one thing at a time and that’s winning football matches and not looking any further.
“It was a good result for us today and Hearts are a good side.
“Robbie (Neilson, Hearts manager) has built a brilliant team and that has made the performance even better for me. ”
Robson: ‘I am really proud of them’
Aberdeen went ahead in the fifth minute when an eight-yard shot from Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes took a deflection to beat keeper Zander Clark.
Duk netted a second with a superb header in the 21st minute when meeting a Mattie Pollock cross.
Defender Pollock made it 3-0 in the 28th minute when latching onto a Leighton Clarkson cross to net with a diving header.
Robson said: “We played at speed with quick transitions.
“The acceleration of the front players, the tempo of the counter-pressing were all there for the first 45 minutes.
“It is not easy to keep that going for 90 minutes.
“And don’t forget that is is a good Hearts team with good management so it was always going to be a difficult game.
“In the first half we looked exciting and fast and it is not easy to keep playing at that level.
“I was happy with the performance today as they did really well.
“I am really proud of them.”
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