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.