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. 🎟️ Tic...
Aug 24, 2025•23 min•Season 20Ep. 4
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...
Aug 17, 2025•28 min•Season 20Ep. 3
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 ...
Aug 10, 2025•25 min•Season 20Ep. 2
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, a...
Aug 05, 2025•33 min•Season 20Ep. 1
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...
Jul 20, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Season 19Ep. 1
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...
May 25, 2025•34 min•Season 18Ep. 41
It’s a two-for-one this week! We’ve got pre and post-match reaction from our midweek game against Celtic and yesterday’s trip to Tannadice — including the latest on the incident involving Jack Mackenzie after the match. We’ll also check in with the Dons Women as they wrapped up their season away to Queen’s Park earlier today. Plus, some transfer chatter, a bunch of Dons updates, and a bit of supporters’ news too — all packed into this week’s show!
May 18, 2025•35 min•Season 18Ep. 40
In this week’s episode of the AFC DONScast, we’ve got a packed line-up as we take you through all the latest from Aberdeen FC. 🔴 We kick off with a look back at today's clash against Rangers, breaking down the key moments and performance highlights. ⚽️ Aberdeen Women have been in action twice – we recap their midweek showdown with Montrose and today’s match against Dundee United. 📊 Plus, we round up all the latest from across the SPFL – including the dramatic play-off encounters and key result...
May 11, 2025•36 min•Season 18Ep. 39
Aberdeen headed into the clash against St Mirren on the back of a strong six-match unbeaten run in the league, including a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hibs last weekend. Spirits were high and confidence was building as the Dons looked to extend their form on the road in Paisley. On this week’s AFC DONScast , we’ve got you covered with all the pre and post-match reaction from Jimmy Thelin , as he reflects on the team’s performance and looks ahead to what’s next. It’s been a busy week for Aberdee...
May 04, 2025•26 min•Season 18Ep. 38
The first post-split match to push for third completed ✅ and an important three points secured following our 1-0 win against Hibs thanks to an 80th minute cracker from Kevin Nisbet. Pre and post match reaction with Jimmy Thelin. Scott Booth shares his thoughts prior to the Women's Scottish Cup Semi-Final against Rangers at Hampden earlier today and we have the post-match result. Also some early summer transfer news, injury news update and more on this week's AFC DONScast....
Apr 27, 2025•26 min•Season 18Ep. 37
We're in the Scottish Cup Final! 🎉 Mark Saturday the 24th May 2025 in your calendar as we will take on Celtic at Hampden following our 2-1 win against Hearts after extra time, thanks to a late Oday Dabbagh goal. Pre and post match reaction from John Hewitt, Jimmy Thelin, Graeme Shinnie and Oday Dabbagh. Aberdeen Women were also in action, two matches, Montrose from midweek and Queen's Park earlier today. Plus we have more on our post-split fixtures, some transfer news and some supporters news. ...
Apr 20, 2025•25 min•Season 18Ep. 36
A dramatic late equaliser from Rangers denied the Dons victory at Pittodrie this afternoon. We looked on course for all three points after a dominant first half gave us a 2-0 lead. Pre and post match reaction from Jimmy Thelin. Aberdeen Women were also in action today against Spartans at the Balmoral - more from that and we hear pre-match from Toni Leigh Finnegan. Plus some signing news, a round-up of the rest of the matches in the SPFL and Highland League from the weekend, and some Dons and sup...
Apr 13, 2025•24 min•Season 18Ep. 35
Shady Mo was on target again for the Dons in Dingwall on Saturday, following our 1-0 win against Ross County Pre and post match reaction from Jimmy Thelin. More on the recent rumbling on league reconstruction, plus more news from across Scottish football. Plus a regular round-up from the rest of the SPFL and Highland League matches and supporters' news.
Apr 06, 2025•24 min•Season 18Ep. 34
A successful weekend for the Dons, the men's team winning a decisive 4-1 against Motherwell on Saturday, and the women's team winning 2-1 on the road to Partick Thistle on Sunday. The win on Saturday secures our top-six status. Jimmy Thelin, Rob Maclean and Willie Miller provide the pre and post match thoughts ahead of the Motherwell match. Plus a round-up of the rest of the matches in the SPFL and Highland League from the past week. And some Dons and supporters news. We didn't have the chance t...
Mar 30, 2025•29 min•Season 18Ep. 33
An uninspiring 0-0 draw was the outcome of our trip to Perth to face St Johnstone on Saturday with both sides failing to ignite any sense of urgency in their respective league responsilities, St Johnstone in their relegation battle and us in returning to third spot. Pre and post match reaction and the thoughts of Jimmy Thelin. Aberdeen Women were in action on Friday night against Dundee Utd Women, we hear from Scott Booth following our win under the lights at Pittodrie. Plus our regular news rou...
Mar 16, 2025•24 min•Season 18Ep. 32
It's a Dons double success in the Scottish Cup Quarter Finals as both the men's and women's teams progress to the Semi-Finals at Hampden following their wins against Queen's Park and St Johnstone respectively. More from both matches in this week's AFC DONScast, plus a round-up of the rest of the matches in the Scottish Cup, SPFL and Highland League from the weekend, season ticket news and some Dons and supporters news. Listen to the latest edition below on Spotify or download and subscribe on yo...
Mar 09, 2025•32 min•Season 18Ep. 31
Two games ahead of us this week. We catch up with all the pre and post-match reaction from our loss against Celtic mid-week and of course our match against Dundee Utd earlier today. Aberdeen Women were back in action against Spartans at the Balmoral at lunchtime today we caught up with Maddie Finnie pre-match. Plus, a round-up of the rest of the matches in the Premiership midweek, and the SPFL and Highland League at the weekend and there is space in there for some Dons and supporters’ news on th...
Mar 02, 2025•38 min•Season 18Ep. 30
The Dons had a thrilling win against Kilmarnock on Saturday, with a last-minute goal, we secured three crucial points and kept our third spot in the league. We've got the pre- and post-match reactions with Rob Maclean and Jimmy Thelin. It was Aberdeen FC Community Trusts' weekend of celebration, and we catch up with some of the hardworking folks behind the scenes at the charity. And Aberdeen Women find out their post-split pictures and there is also the regular round up of the rest of the weeken...
Feb 23, 2025•38 min•Season 18Ep. 29
This week on the AFC DONScast, after 98 days without a league win, the Dons defeated Dundee 2-1 thanks to goals from Kevin Nisbet and Topi Keskinen on Saturday. We have the pre and post match thoughts from Jimmy Thelin. Aberdeen Women were in action against Motherwell this afternoon, more from that and we hear from returnee Jess Broadrick. Plus a round-up of the rest of the matches in the SPFL and Highland League, a smattering of the week’s Dons news and of course a supporters update on this wee...
Feb 16, 2025•30 min•Season 18Ep. 28
It's a win as the Dons progress to the Quarter-Finals of the Scottish Cup following our 3-0 win against Dunfermline Athletic. This week, hear from Derek Young in a tribute to to former manager, Jimmy Calderwood who recently passed away. Plus pre and post match reaction from Jimmy Thelin. We catch up with new signings Mats Knoester and Aberdeen Women's Alix Mendez. In the news - more signing news with two incoming, four outgoing and one recall. And we have a round-up of rest of the Scottish Cup, ...
Feb 09, 2025•31 min•Season 18Ep. 27
Where do you go from here? Yet another loss in the league - 14 on the trot as we lose 2-0 to Hibs at Easter Road on Saturday. A clearly frustrated Jimmy Thelin provides his post-match thoughts. Aberdeen Women progressed to the Quarter-Finals of the Scottish Cup earlier today, more on that and their midweek win against Montrose in the league. Plus more from the AFC Hall of Fame, some Dons and supporters news and a round-up from the rest of the matches in the SPFL and Highland League in this week'...
Feb 02, 2025•31 min•Season 18Ep. 26
We're 13 games without a win in the league and the situation is causing concern. More from our 3-0 defeat against St Mirren with pre and post match analysis with Rob Maclean, Willie Miller and Jimmy Thelin. Aberdeen Women secured the same 3-0 scoreline with a much needed win against Queen's Park on Sunday. Plus a round-up of the rest of the matches from the past week in the SPFL, Scottish Cup and Highland League and we have the full Scottish Cup 5th Round Draw. And we'll throw in some Dons and s...
Jan 26, 2025•25 min•Season 18Ep. 25
We pay tribute to Jimmy Calderwood and Denis Law following the sad passing of both to dementia. Also on the AFC DONScast this week: A full pre and post match round-up from our midweek loss against Rangers More from our 3-0 win against Elgin City in the Scottish Cup 4th Round Aberdeen Women were in action against Hibs in the Sky Sports Cup We hear from our new signings, Alfie Dorrington, Alexander Jensen, Kerry Beattie and Toni Leigh Finnegan A round-up of the rest of the matches in the SPFL, Sco...
Jan 19, 2025•44 min•Season 18Ep. 24
A half hour of Dons and supporters news coming up on the AFC DONScast - it's a busy one! This week: It's a 0-0 draw against Hearts, pre and post match reaction with Jimmy Thelin We've been busy in the transfer market for both the men's and women's teams - we hear from our new signings Kristers Tobers, Jeppe Okkels, Emma Ilijoksi and Ellie May Cowie. A round-up from the rest of the matches in the SPFL during the past week and at the weekend Plus more Dons and supporters news...
Jan 12, 2025•31 min•Season 18Ep. 23
Happy New Year! Although it doesn't feel like it! It's been a tough festive season with a string of defeats for the Dons, and that continued with our losses against Ross County and Motherwell. And whilst the performances have improved slightly, the end outcome remains the same as we go 10 games without a win, and our fifth consecutive defeat. We have the pre and post match reaction from Willie Miller, Rob Maclean and Jimmy Thelin from the Ross County match and the post match reaction from the ma...
Jan 05, 2025•28 min•Season 18Ep. 22
Our festive fixtures didn't bring much cheer for the Red Army with losses against Kilmarnock and Dundee Utd. Jimmy Thelin provides his thoughts following both matches. Despite the doom and gloom, the players provide some Christmas cheer with some messages and Christmas cracker jokes. Plus we a have a short Dons and supporters news update, plus a round-up from the Boxing Day and weekend fixtures in the SPFL and Highland League. As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new, I’d like to t...
Dec 30, 2024•27 min•Season 18Ep. 21
We've got a packed AFC DONScast this week. Pre and post-match reaction from the Hibs match with Willie Miller, Rob Maclean and Jimmy Thelin. Graeme Shinnie talks about the players' Christmas visit to Aberdeen Children's Hospital. Find out more from Nuno de Almeida on his appointment as our new Head of Recruitment. Aberdeen Football Club and Cash for Kids Mission Christmas campaign And how the Fans Project is helping to pack out Pittodrie Plus a round-up of the rest of the matches from the SPFL a...
Dec 22, 2024•34 min•Season 18Ep. 20
Another Dons double this week on the AFC DONScast as we take in our midweek loss against Celtic and draw against St Johnstone on Saturday. We have the pre and post match reaction for both matches with Jimmy Thelin. Plus the thoughts of Rob Maclean and Billy Dodds prior to the St Johnstone match. Plus the usual round-up of Dons news and the rest of the matches in the SPFL, Highland League and Highland League Cup, the full Scottish Cup Fourth Round draw and some supporter's news. The next AFC DONS...
Dec 08, 2024•31 min•Season 18Ep. 19
A double dose of DONScast following our draws in the capital this week against Hibs and Hearts. Pre and post-match reaction with Jimmy Thelin from both matches. Plus Melbourne Football Stars run by former Don, George Campbell paid a visit to Aberdeen - we hear more about their visit. Plus, we have the weeks Dons and supporters’ news and a round-up of the rest of the matches across the leagues and from the Scottish Cup Third Round on the AFC DONScast.
Dec 01, 2024•23 min•Season 18Ep. 18
Aberdeen suffer their first league loss of the season against St Mirren on Saturday - pre and post-match reaction with Jimmy Thelin. In the lunchtime kick-off today, Aberdeen Women faced Hearts at the Balmoral, more on that coming up and we look back on our win against Dundee Utd Plus, we have the weeks Dons and supporters’ news and a round-up of the rest of the matches across the leagues on the AFC DONScast.
Nov 24, 2024•22 min•Season 18Ep. 17
