Welcome back to the AFC DONScast! It was a rollercoaster week under the lights at Pittodrie. We review the Dons' fiery 2-0 Scottish Cup victory against Motherwell, keeping our trophy defense alive with incredible goals from Kevin Nisbet and Graeme Shinnie.

The joy was short-lived, however, as we break down a heartbreaking 3-2 home defeat to Dundee in the league. Ten-man Aberdeen fought hard, but it marked our first home league loss to Dundee in over twenty years.

Plus, we’ve got all the latest news from around the club:

• Manager Search Update: 49 days in, Chairman Dave Cormack provides a statement on the recruitment process, while Tony Docherty joins Peter Leven on the interim staff.

• Contract Talk: Dons legend Joe Harper demands a new deal for skipper Graeme Shinnie.

• SFA Investigation: Livingston's Jeremy Bokila speaks to SFA lawyers following alleged racist abuse.

• Women's & Youth Teams: A look at the AFC Women’s trip to the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, Katie Cox's call-up to the England U23s, and their valiant effort in a 3-0 loss to Hibs.

• Young Dons: Reaction to Aberdeen B's 3-1 defeat to Fraserburgh in the Aberdeenshire Shield Final.

• League Roundup: All the latest action and scores across the Scottish Premiership and Highland League.

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