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In this episode, a look back at the international break, and possibly the best performance from a Scotland team in decades. 

Plus, we review the Under 18s match against their Motherwell counterparts in Lanarkshire, as well as another managerial appointment for the AFC Women's Team AND we preview the Dons trip to Tannadice this coming weekend to face Dundee United. 

As the dust settles on a local derby in League One we focus on the respective progress being made by Cove Rangers and Peterhead in the table, as well as Highland League, Juniors and Indoor Bowling.

It's all covered by Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie, hosted by John Mellis. 

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Like I said last time - what a difference a week makes, but be sure to take the 'not good' inference this time round. 

One step forward ....

We look back over the week that was - featuring the Motherwell defeat(s) for the Dons men and women, and ahead to the Dundee United fixture next weekend and the International Qualifiers this week.

We'll cover Cove and Peterhead in League 1, and the mixed fortunes of the local teams through Highland League and Junior fixtures.

All in the company of experts Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid, hosted by John Mellis. 

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Crisis? WHAT CRISIS?

What a difference a week makes. 7 points from 10, (and yes, it could've been more).

We look back over the week that was - the Rangers and Hearts games, and ahead to the prospect of Motherwell at Pittodrie this coming Saturday with the Dons looking to make it 3 home wins on the bounce. 

We're across the action of the Aberdeen Women as well as Cove and Peterhead in League 1, and the mixed fortunes of the local teams through Highland League, Scottish Cup, Highland League Cup and Junior fixtures.

All in the company of experts Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid, hosted by John Mellis. 

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FINALLY!

A Dons win, and this podcast can now unshackle any thoughts it had about being 'the curse'.

Not that we ever entertained them seriously. 

In the Dons week that was, we look back to the game against Hibs, and forward to Rangers at Ibrox and then Hearts back at Pittodrie.

We hear from Stephen Glass and Christian Ramirez as well as Hibs manager Jack Ross. 

Barry Robson looks back over his side's 8-0 victory in Scottish Youth Cup action.

And there's Scottish Cup, Highland League and Junior matches, all covered by Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie, hosted by John Mellis. 

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Back from an international break, and unfortunately for the Dons, back to the same old story with a 2-1 loss against Dundee. Now 10 without a win, 5 defeats on the bounce. 

Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie are here for Episode 11, looking back at the match at Dens and forward to this weekend's incoming fixture against Hibs. 

As some fans call for the head of Stephen Glass and declare the experiment concluded, Chairman Dave Cormack joined the BBC to speak publicly and passionately in his manager's defence.

So, what changes to affect the outcomes of matches?

Here come our experts' suggestions.

We also check in with the Dons Under 18s and AFC Women, as well as Cove Rangers, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. 

It's Pittodrie PS - Episode 11, and, as always we welcome your input. 

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In unusually chipper form Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie bounce back for Episode 10 without a Dons defeat to analyse - thank God for the international break for giving us that, and one of the most memorable matches in recent years from a Scotland team. 

We look back at that, as we record the show on the day the national team heads for the Faroe Islands. Surely even WE are incapable of ballsing up the group from this stage - AREN'T WE?!

Barry Robson looks back at his young Dons' efforts against Hamilton, plus Aberdeen's Women suffer a sore one at Rangers, but there's better news for Cove in the Cup, and we cover the Highland League teams and Juniors as well, ahead of a recap and fixture predictions for Dundee V Aberdeen at Dens this Saturday. 

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9 games without a win. The last 4, pointless.

Was there cause for renewed optimism at Pittodrie, post Celtic? We discuss.

How important has the outcome of the Dundee game become now?

With an international break, there's no top flight action this weekend but still plenty to talk about in the company of Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie, hosted by John Mellis

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The last time the Dons kept a clean sheet was against Dundee United in the opening game of the season. Since that point optimism and clean sheets have disappeared. Now, Manager Stephen Glass, blaming individual errors for costly concessions has warned his players, if they're not able to cut the mistakes out, someone else from the squad will replace them.

We ask, who might be switched out from the first team with Celtic the next visitors at Pittodrie this coming weekend.

Joe Lewis? David Bates? Ross McCrorie? Are Jack Mackenzie and Calvin Ramsay, the younger breakthrough stars responsible for so much that's been good at times about the team this season, absolved from any kind of blame for the defensive issues?

And what of visitors Celtic, struggling for consistency themselves? The Dons seem to be the team of the past few weeks helping others kick on - St Johnstone who hadn't won a game this season. St Mirren who hadn't won a game this season. 

Is this weekend a chance to finally get our own season going again?

Plus, Aberdeen's Women and Under 18's have more encouraging news, and there's the latest from Cove Rangers and Peterhead as well as Highland League and Juniors action all in the company of experts Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie, hosted by John Mellis.

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Another defeat, this time at home to St Johnstone, allowing them to record their first win of the season in a match Callum Davidson described as their worst display of the campaign so far.

How do the Dons drag themselves out of the doldrums?

Should Stephen Glass continue undeterred with his plans for exciting, open, fluent football, or does he have to compromise his vision in order to stop the downward spiral? How long can aspiration retain prominence over grim reality?

But, it's not all bad news, with better fortune for some of the younger players and the Women's team.

Plus, Cove Rangers and Peterhead as well as Highland League and Juniors action all in the company of experts Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie, hosted by John Mellis.

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Well, it had to happen. The Dons finally lost their first league game of the season - a statistic which undoubtedly masks a different tale of 1 win in 6 matches.

Both seem excessive in their expression, so we try to find a middle ground in what is definitely a sticky patch for the club. 

A look back at the Motherwell match and forward to the visit of St Johnstone this coming weekend. 

Should alarm bells be ringing or is this just a blip?

What needs to happen for us to return to winning ways?

There's better news as we also feature the latest results for the Under 18s and Women's Team. 

Plus, we review the respective progress of Cove Rangers and Peterhead, the Highland League and Juniors, as well as a look back at the North East's cameo in The Tour Of Britain and a remarkable win for Emma Raducanu. 

It's all to come in Episode 6 of Pittodrie PS with Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie, hosted by John Mellis

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