AFC DONScast

The task is simple for the league run-in - get the points to kill the prospect of a relegation fight. And we started that mission in our 1-0 win against Motherwell at Pittodrie on Saturday. Pre and post match reaction from Peter Leven, and the RedTV match day team of Jamie Lyall and Clint Lancaster. A round-up from the rest of the matches in the SPFL and Highland League. In our news the AFC 2023/24 Player of the Year Awards, U18s continue with the wins in the Club Academy Scotland League and yet another Bojan Miovski transfer rumour. Plus some Dons supporters news. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

An entertaining Scottish Cup semi-final on Saturday full of drama, late goals and missed penalties, as we faced Celtic at Hampden. Pre and post-match reaction from Peter Leven and Jamie McGrath. We have a new manager - Jimmy Thelin will be joining the Dons from June and we have an extended interview with the new manager and the thoughts of AFC Chief Exec, Alan Burrows. Plus a double dose of action from Aberdeen Women following their midweek match against Montrose and their derby match against Dundee Utd earlier today, a round-up from the SPFL and Highland League and news our our last five fixtures of the season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

Another non descript Aberdeen performance, this time against Dundee in our 0-0 draw at Pittodrie. Pre and post match reaction from Peter Leven, plus we hear from Slobodan Rubežić on his return from injury. Plus a quick Dons news round-up and a look back at the rest of the matches in the SPFL and Highland League at the weekend and some supporters news. Apologies for the quick update today, this is due to a family medical emergency. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

Not much to shout about in this one - another poor game from the Dons in our 0-0 draw against Livingston on Saturday. Post-match reaction from Peter Leven. Also in this edition of the AFC DONScast. In the news this week we hear from Jamie McGrath and Connor Barron as they took some timeout to visit the AFC Community Trust Easter Coaching Camps, plus the normal round-up from the rest of the matches in the SPFL and Highland League from the weekend and some supporters news. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

We're back after the international break and still no manager! A slightly extended edition of the AFC DONScast this week. In this edition: --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

A mixed week for the Dons. A dismal display against Dundee midweek, but our second win of 2024 against Motherwell earns us three much needed points to move up to 9th in the Scottish Premiership, but still only 3 points from safety. Pre and post match reaction from Interim Dons Manager, Peter Leven. Plus Aberdeen Women return to action in the SWPL with the first of their post-split fixtures against The Spartans. News on our Scottish Cup Semi-Final fixture and ticket info, plus a round-up from the rest of the weekend matches in the SPFL and Highland League. Because of the international friendlies, the AFC DONScast will return on Sunday 31 March 2024. To find out more about the AFC DONScast visit www.afcdonscast.co.uk or follow us on social media @AFCDONScast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

A shock departure after our Scottish Cup Quarter Final win against Kilmarnock, as interim manager, Neil Warnock and his assistant Ronnie Jepson leave the club. Pre and post-match reaction from the game coming up with Bojan Miovski, Neil Warnock and the RedTV match day team of Rob Maclean and Tomáš Černý A round-up from the rest of the weekend matches in the Scottish Cup, SPFL and Highland League and we hear from AFC Youth Academy and Aberdeen Women physio, Beth Walker. In news, Aberdeen launch our season ticket package for next season and of some supporters news. Visit the AFC DONScast website: www.afcdonscast.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

Our relegation battle is well and truly on as the Dons are downed by St Johnstone and St Mirren, leaving us in 10th place in the Scottish Premiership, just four points ahead of Ross County in 11th. And whilst the Chairman has commented on X, it doesn't change anything. It doesn't give any insight as to how our current predicament is going to be fixed and the evidence in front of us shows that we are going to have a tough few months ahead of us until the end of the season. Pre and post-match reaction from the manager following the St Johnstone and St Mirren matches. We also have pre-match thoughts of Clint Lancaster and Bayley Hutchinson as the Dons Women were in action today against Glasgow City. And Gary Walker Wealth Management hosted a family fun day at Pittodrie recently. We hear from Gary, some of the attendees and Graeme Shinnie. Plus the normal round-up from the rest of the matches in the SPFL and Highland League and some Dons and supporters news. Listen in to the latest edition of the AFC DONScast on Spotify, or via your favourite podcast platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

Any chance of reaching the top six are slowly slipping away as the Dons have now gone eight league games without a win, this time a lacklustre performance against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park. This week, post-match reaction from Neil Warnock and we also hear from two rising stars, Alfie Bavidge and Findlay Marshall. Plus a round-up of the rest of the Dons and supporters news and the matches from the SPFL and Highland League from the weekend. Find out more at www.afcdonscast.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

Another double episode of the AFC DONScast this week. Between the two matches five goals in total as we draw against both Motherwell and Hibs at Pittodrie in two entertaining matches. Whilst encouragement can be taken from a Dons comeback it doesn't get away from the fact that our top six ambitions have been harmed by the results. We hear from manager, Neil Warnock following both matches and pre and post match analysis from Rob Maclean, Steve Tosh and AFC Women's manager, Clint Lancaster. Signing news as Junior Hoilett joins the Dons till the end of the season. We have more from the pupils from St Machar Academy and their project to design a unique top that was worn by the Dons in the warm-up ahead of our game against Hibs to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the AFC Community Trust. Plus the normal round-up of Dons and supporters news and the rest of the matches in the SPFL and Highland League from the weekend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

Neil Warnock arrived through the Pittodrie doors last Monday and was straight down to business with a midweek fixture against Rangers. We hear his thoughts on Aberdeen at his press conference, and pre and post match reaction following the Rangers match. Then Scottish Cup Fifth Round action on Saturday against Bonnyrigg Rose at Pittodrie. Bojan Miovski was on target twice to ensure we progressed to the quarter finals. We have the Scottish Cup Quarter Final draw, and a round-up from the rest of the matches in the Cup, SPFL and Highland League. Some Dons and supporters news and we hear from new loan signing Killian Phillips. Plus we hear from Francesca Ogilvie and Clint Lancaster following Aberdeen Women's win against Montrose midweek. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

It didn't come as a surprise after the Dundee match midweek the plug was pulled on Barry Robson's reign as Dons manager. Our lowly league position and on-field malaise sealed his downfall, the 1-1 draw against Dundee midweek not helping. We hear from Barry in his final interview following the match. Peter Leven took over management responsibilities temporarily for the Celtic game on Saturday. A nervy first half but a more entertaining second, saw us earn a point against the league leaders. Pre and post match reaction from Rob Maclean, Tomas Cerny and Peter Leven. Aberdeen Women were in Scottish Cup action against Spartans on Sunday. We hear from new arrival Adele Lindbaek ahead of the game. Plus a quick round-up from the rest of the matches in the SPFL and Highland League from the weekend, a tribute to Ally Shewan who passed away earlier in the week, all the rumours on our next manager and some supporters news. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

Dons supporters are rightly frustrated at our recent league form and none more so than our matches against St Johnstone and Hearts. A round up from both matches and we hear from the manager, Barry Robson. Neil Simpson provides a progress update on our young Dons that are out on loan this season. There is also some transfer news, and a full round-up from the rest of the matches in the SPFL this weekend and Highland League scores and some ticket news for supporters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

Back after the brief winter break and straight into fourth round Scottish Cup action on Friday night against Clyde at New Douglas Park and a 2-0 win to progress to the last 16. Post-match reaction from Barry Robson. Plus a round-up of the rest of the matches from the Cup from the weekend and SPFL League 2 and Highland League results and the Scottish Cup Fifth Round draw. Also a quick round up of transfer updates and some supporters news. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

Happy New Year! A welcome respite came in a 3-0 win against Ross County in Dingwall to open our 2024 with a much needed win. Listen to the post-match reaction with under-fire manager, Barry Robson. Plus a round-up of the rest of the New Year fixtures in the Premiership and Championship, early January transfer news and some supporters news in our first episode of 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

Storm Gerrit put paid to our midweek fixture against Motherwell, but we did get in our final match of the year against St Mirren at Pittodrie. Pre and post-match reaction from Pittodrie, plus a quick look ahead to our New Year fixtures. Thank you to everyone who has taken time out to listen in to the AFC DONScast during 2023. We hope our weekly Dons news updates has kept you informed throughout the year. It's been a pleasure to bring them to you each week. All the best for 2024 and Happy New Year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

With 3,000 odd supporters heading towards or in Dundee, an unexpected call-off an hour before kick-off wasn't the ideal pre-Christmas jaunt for the Red Army. Dons Chief Executive, Alan Burrows provides his thoughts on the postponed match. We do manage to catchup with some midweek action following our match against Livingston at Pittodrie - pre and post match reaction from Barry Robson. Plus some festive cheer from both our men and women's squads this week and we look ahead to the fixtures through Christmas week. Finally, we'd like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas - hope you have a good one! We'll be back on Hogmanay with the final AFC DONScast of 2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

A big week for the Dons as we bow out of the UEFA Europa Conference League with a 2-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt, but ended the week in disappointment, with a 1-0 loss against Rangers in the Scottish League Cup final at Hampden. We have the pre and post match reaction from both matches, plus a quick round up of the rest of the matches from SPFL at the weekend and the Highland League results. Plus some supporters news. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

Aberdeen had just three wins in 14 league games up until this weekend. A gutting injury time loss against Kilmarnock and another injury time saviour from Leighton Clarkson against Hearts provided the mixed bag this week. Rob Maclean and Derek Young provided the pre-match round-up prior to Kilmarnock and Rob and Jack Mackenzie and Kelle Roos gave their thoughts ahead of the Hearts match. We hear from the manager following both matches. Plus a round-up of the rest of the matches in the SPFL from the weekend and the Highland League results and of course some Dons and supporters news. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message

The snow fell, jingle bells was sung and the Dons drew in our penultimate UEFA Europa Conference League match against HJK Helsinki last Thursday. Pre match thoughts from Jamie McGrath and Barry Robson. Then in the capital earlier today, we lost 2-0 to Hibs at Easter Road. Barry Robson provides his post-match thoughts on the game. A much shorter SPFL round-up this week due to snow and frozen pitches, plus find our Scottish Cup draw opponents and who Scotland will face in the opening match of UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany. And we round-up all remaining fixtures prior to the winter break. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afc-donscast5/message