AFC DONScast

Welcome to a brand-new, massive episode of the AFC DONScast!

It’s been a turbulent two months at Pittodrie, but the dark cloud of uncertainty has finally lifted. We unpack one of the biggest stories of the season: the arrival of Stephen Robinson as the 26th permanent manager in Aberdeen’s history.

Here's what Graeme and the team are covering this week:

• The New Gaffer: We discuss Robinson's appointment, his contract until...

A Week to Forget: Celtic Heartbreak, Cup Exit & Fan Frustration

It’s been an action-packed, albeit frustrating, week for the Dons, and we’ve got plenty to get stuck into on today's show. Graeme is here to dissect a miserable few days on the pitch and some developments off it.

In this episode:

• Celtic Fallout: We break down the rollercoaster 2-1 defeat to Celtic under the lights at Pittodrie. Despite a spirited fightback an...

We have officially crossed into March, which means the gloves are off and the business end of the Scottish Premiership season is well and truly upon us.

Coming up on today's episode, we are unpacking a highly frustrating week on the road for Aberdeen. We cover:

• A gritty, goalless draw on a winter-battered pitch at Tannadice against Dundee United, including that Kevin Nisbet miss.
• A tough afternoon in the capital that saw the D...

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 l...

After a "total washout" over the past couple of weeks in the North East, the AFC DONScast returns to make sense of a chaotic few weeks.

The headline news? A very familiar face is back in the building.

We discuss the return of Tony Docherty to the dugout as he joins Peter Leven’s interim management team for the remainder of the season.

On this week’s episode:

• Match Report: We break down the 2-0 defeat to Motherwell—a vas...

It’s been a total washout at Pittodrie with the weather playing havoc with the fixture list, but the news from the boardroom hasn’t stopped raining down.

On this week’s shorter edition of the AFC DONScast, Graeme breaks down the headlines as the Dons endure a rare weekend off. We discuss the heating up of the manager search, with Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel reportedly zeroing in on Norwegian coach Eirik Horneland.

Plus, we co...

This week on the AFC DONScast, we dissect a tough week for the Red Army following a crushing 3-0 defeat at Rugby Park. We break down the defensive fragility, Graeme Shinnie’s red card, and the fallout from a performance interim boss Peter Leven called "shambolic."

Off the pitch, the transfer window remains hot. We discuss the confirmed arrival of Nigerian midfielder Afeez Aremu and the emotional farewell of fan-favourite D...

6-2 Chaos: Red Cards, Comebacks & The Transfer Flurry

It has been a manic week at Pittodrie! On this week’s AFC DONScast, Graeme breaks down a breathless afternoon where Aberdeen hammered Livingston 6-2. We dissect the "pure chaos" that included a VAR meltdown, a touchline stramash, and three red cards—including one for Livi boss David Martindale.

We also cover the serious post-match fallout regarding allegations of racist langua...

The Dons kick off their trophy defence with a gritty 1-0 win over Raith Rovers. We break down the match, Jack Milne's big moment, and the relief of being in the hat for the next round.

In a busy week for transfers, we cover:

• In: Lyall Cameron joins on loan to bring energy to the midfield.
• Out: Vicente Besuijen heads to FC Emmen and Ester Sokler moves to Serbia permanently.
• Rumours: Updates on Nicolas Milanovic, Kusini Yengi, an...

On this week’s edition of the AFC DONScast, Graeme reacts to a frustrating double-header that ended in defeat to Rangers at Pittodrie. We dissect the "turgid" performance, the defensive errors, and the fan reaction that has labeled the current squad "soft" and "naive."

In this episode:

• Match Review: A 2-0 loss to Rangers leaves the Dons sitting eighth in the table. We discuss the lack of cutting edge...

It’s the first AFC DONScast of 2026, and the rollercoaster has already derailed. Less than 250 days after lifting the Scottish Cup, Jimmy Thelin has been relieved of his duties as Aberdeen manager.

On this episode, Graeme dissects a chaotic 48 hours for the club:

• The Sacking: Why the Board finally pulled the trigger after the dismal 1-0 loss to Falkirk.

• The Statement: We analyse the "significant investment" line—is it a ...

In this special double edition of the AFC DONScast, we wrap up 2025 with a look back at the festive fixtures and a review of a rollercoaster year for Aberdeen.

We dissect the frustration at Pittodrie as the Dons were held to a 1–1 draw by Dundee United in Graeme Shinnie’s 400th appearance, and the disappointment at Easter Road where a controversial VAR call and a clinical Hibs counter-attack handed Aberdeen a 2–0 defeat. We also div...

AFC DONScast | European Farewell, Celtic Heartbreak & Festive Dons Round-Up

Thursday nights under the lights, a sold-out Red Army abroad, and another dramatic weekend for the Dons.

In this week’s AFC DONScast, we reflect on the end of Aberdeen’s European journey in Prague as the Dons bow out of the UEFA Conference League after a tough test against Sparta. There’s reaction from manager Jimmy Thelin, analysis of the key moments, an...

It’s a double-bill AFC DONScast this week with a packed episode covering a dramatic few days for Aberdeen.

We look back on Thursday night’s UEFA Conference League clash with RC Strasbourg, where a brave Dons performance, a disallowed goal and fine margins saw our European campaign come to an end at Pittodrie.

Attention then turns to the Premiership, as Aberdeen produce a stirring second-half comeback to defeat Kilmarnock 2–1, inspire...

It is another packed double edition of the AFC DONScast as December gets fully underway, and Aberdeen face a relentless run of fixtures across four competitions. We recap a dramatic week on the pitch, including a breathless 3-3 draw with St Mirren at Pittodrie and an impressive 3-1 win away at Dundee that extended the Dons’ unbeaten run to eight matches. We hear from Jimmy Thelin pre- and post-match.

There is full reaction to Scotla...

This week’s AFC DONScast brings you a packed double edition as we cover Aberdeen’s European and domestic action, plus all the major headlines from across Scottish football.

We begin at Pittodrie, where the Dons were left frustrated after a dominant first-half display against FC Noah ended in a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Conference League. There’s full match analysis, injury updates, and reaction from Jimmy Thelin.

Then it’s off to Almondva...

Scotland are heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 4–2 win over Denmark at Hampden, and we open this week’s AFC DONScast with reaction to a historic night for the national team.

Back on club duty, we break down Aberdeen’s return to Premiership action against Hearts, with pre- and post-match insight from Jimmy Thelin. 

We also introduce the Dons’ new Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel following his arrival in the Gran...

After a week full of twists, turns, and tense stand-offs, you’d be forgiven for thinking we were watching The Traitors rather than football!

On this week’s AFC DONScast, we recap a dramatic few days for the Dons — from a resilient 0–0 draw away to AEK Larnaca in the UEFA Conference League, to Sunday’s frustrating 1–1 result at home to Motherwell.

We’ve got post-match reaction from Jimmy Thelin, updates on Sivert Heltne Nilsen’s futur...

It’s November already — and with no weekend match for the Dons, we take a breather and look back at midweek action as Aberdeen battled their way to a 1–0 win at Rugby Park against Kilmarnock.

We hear from Jimmy Thelin after another clean sheet on the road, plus reaction from debutant Dylan Lobban.

There’s also tributes to former players Bobby Wilson and Willie Young, news of Lutz Pfannenstiel’s appointment as the Dons’ new Sporting D...