AFC DONScast

Another bruising week for the Dons with defeats to Dundee United and Motherwell, but signs of fight remain. We hear from Jimmy Thelin, bring you fan reaction, a tribute to Bobby Clark, loan updates, the latest from the women’s side, and a look ahead to Thursday’s Conference League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.

This week on the AFC DONScast: Aberdeen crash out of the League Cup after a narrow defeat to Motherwell, and Jimmy Thelin makes a blunt assessment of what needs to change.

We also cover the departure of Director of Football Steven Gunn after 25 years at Pittodrie, Stuart Armstrong’s fast-tracked move to the Dons, and the Scottish Cup trophy visit to Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.

Plus, a round-up of the weekend’s SPFL, Highland League and AFC women’s football results, and a look ahead to Dundee United midweek and Motherwell away next Saturday.

Frustration at Pittodrie as Aberdeen are held to a goalless draw against Livingston, leaving the Dons rooted to the bottom of the Premiership.

We’ve got full reaction from Jimmy Thelin, plus all the latest on a busy transfer deadline day – Kevin Nisbet returns on a permanent deal, Swedish international Jesper Karlsson signs on loan, and Stuart Armstrong comes home on a two-year contract. We also cover Ester Sokler’s loan move to Serbia and Fletcher Boyd’s switch to Aston Villa.

Elsewhere, Aberdeen Women were in action against Celtic earlier today, the Development side fall 3-1 at Montrose, and PAOK lift the Craig Brown Memorial Trophy at Cormack Park. We also round up the weekend’s Scottish football action and check in on our Dons players away on international duty.

🎙️ Tune in now for all the latest from Pittodrie – only on the AFC DONScast. Stand Free!

It’s been a huge week for the Dons. We look back at:

⚽ Europa League heartbreak in Bucharest as Aberdeen bow out to FCSB, plus reaction from Jimmy Thelin.

🌍 The draw for the UEFA Conference League – with glamour ties against Shakhtar Donetsk, Sparta Prague, Strasbourg and more.

⚽️ Domestic drama at Pittodrie as Falkirk take the points after another VAR red card.

🔴 Transfer window latest – Mitchel Frame joins from Celtic, Shayden Morris and Fletcher Boyd linked with moves south, and Bojan Miovski signs for Rangers.

👩‍🦰 Aberdeen Women claim their first league win of the season away to Montrose.

📊 Plus updates from across the SPFL, Highland League and supporters’ news.

No episode next week during the international break — we’ll be back with all the reaction to Aberdeen v Livingston on 14 September.

Stand Free! 🔴⚪

Aberdeen’s European adventure is alive and kicking! 🔴⚪

This week on the AFC DONScast:

⚽ A dramatic 2-2 fightback against FCSB at Pittodrie – full match reaction and build-up to the return leg in Bucharest.

🔁 Transfer updates – Slobodan Rubežić departs, plus youth academy news.

👩‍🦰 Aberdeen Women – reaction to the Glasgow City clash and new partnership with Scottish Brain Sciences.

📊 A full SPFL and Highland League round-up.

🏟️ Chairman Dave Cormack on Aberdeen’s new stadium vision.

🎟️ Ticket details for Bucharest and Falkirk.

All that and more in your weekly Red Army update.

🎧 Listen now at afcdonscast.co.uk

The latest AFC DONScast is out now – your weekly Red Army update with all the news from Pittodrie and beyond.

In this week’s episode:

• Reaction to Aberdeen’s 3–0 win over Greenock Morton in the Scottish League Cup.

• Build-up to a massive UEFA Europa League play-off first leg at Pittodrie against FCSB on Thursday night.

• Transfer news as Swedish youth international Kenan Bilalović signs on, with Serbian striker Marko Lazetić close to completing his move to the Dons.

• Rumours surrounding Bojan Miovski in Spain and defender Slobodan Rubežić linked with a switch to Poland.

• A full round-up of all the weekend’s results from the Premiership, League One, League Two and Highland League.

• Updates from Aberdeen Women, as Scott Booth’s side gear up for the new SWPL season.

🎙️ Presented by Graeme Mackay, the show runs just over 25 minutes and is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music, as well as directly at afcdonscast.co.uk.

Aberdeen returned to Pittodrie this afternoon for our first home match of the season, taking on Celtic in front of a packed Red Army. Under Jimmy Thelin, now in his second season in charge, the Dons have been riding high after May’s historic Scottish Cup win.

While Aberdeen started with intent and created early chances, two moments of quality from the visitors sealed a 2–0 win for Celtic. Adil Aouchiche came close in the opening stages, forcing Kasper Schmeichel into a fine save, but goals from Nygren and Hatate proved decisive.

The episode features pre and post-match reaction from Jimmy Thelin, plus the latest on the Dons’ transfer dealings – including the rumoured arrival of Serbian U21 international Marko Lazetic from AC Milan, a move described as one of the club’s shrewdest in recent years. We also cover ongoing contract talks with Shayden Morris, Graeme Shinnie, Dante Polvara and Ester Sokler.

There’s big news from Aberdeen Women too, with three new signings unveiled: experienced forward Bridget Galloway, Chelsea goalkeeper Katie Cox on loan, and Northern Ireland forward Alex Clarke. All three bring proven quality and fresh competition as Scott Booth’s side prepares for the new SWPL season.

We’ve also got the latest Europa League play-off ticket details as we await the winner of FCSB vs Drita, plus full SPFL and Highland League round-ups, news on Pittodrie’s new 80m² big screen, and a reminder about fan safety following a suspended partial stadium closure.

Looking ahead, we have ticket news on next weekend’s Scottish League Cup tie away to Greenock Morton – and we’ll be back with more reaction and news following that match.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and your favourite podcast apps.

The new Scottish Premiership season is here – and so is the AFC DONScast! 🎙️

In this packed season opener, Graeme Mackay recaps Aberdeen’s pre-season finale against Ipswich Town, unpacks the 2-0 defeat to Hearts at Tynecastle, and breaks down the latest transfer activity – including moves for Pape Guèye, Richard Jensen, Alfie Bavidge and more.

We preview the UEFA Europa League play-off draw, cover Aberdeen Women’s pre-season results, and bring you interviews with Alan Burrows, Graeme Shinnie, and Jimmy Thelin.

Plus: a look around the SPFL and Highland League, new kit news, partnerships, and your guide to the League Cup second round.

Whether you’re home or away – this is your ultimate Dons audio fix.

Stand Free.

A packed pre-season update as we start the 20th season of the AFC DONScast.

Ahead of the season start we take a dive into our summer transfer activity which includes interviews with all our new signings including:

• Nicolaa Milanovic
• Nick Suman
• Emmanuel Gyamfi
• Kusini Yengi
• Kjartan Már Kjartansson
• Adil Aouchiche
• Alfie Dorrington
• Kerry Beattie
• Jess Broadrick

We also have a full round-up of all our pre-season matches and we catch up with Jimmy Thelin and Scott Booth.

Plus the latest news and the full hour interview with Dave Cormack on winning the Scottish Cup, new investment in the club and his thoughts on the season ahead.

We just went and won the Scottish Cup 🏆

It’s the big one – the last AFC DONScast of the season and we’re going out with a bang!

This week, we bring you comprehensive pre and post-match coverage of the Scottish Cup Final showdown between Aberdeen and Celtic. From the build-up to the final whistle and beyond, we’ve got you covered.

🔴 Hear interviews with:

• Jimmy Thelin – sharing his thoughts pre and post match

• Kevin Nisbet – on daring to dream

• Graeme Shinnie – looking back on his 299 appearances so far

• Jack Milne and Mats Knoester – on our Scottish Cup

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We’ll also bring you the latest on the SPFL play-offs, plus, a roundup of the latest Dons news from the past week as we wrap up an unforgettable campaign.

🎧 Don’t miss our season finale – your essential listen for all things Aberdeen FC!