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ANALYSIS: Focus on Aberdeen striker Kusini Yengi and hard-to-watch moment in Pittodrie loss to Celtic Kusini Yengi's 55 minutes for Aberdeen against Celtic included an uncomfortable moment which summed up how lost the big frontman looks early in his Dons career.

πŸ†ŽπŸ†•Was always doing an in-depth look at Kusini Yengi today - good, bad or indifferent.

But THAT painful moment reflected how lost the big frontman seems to be early in his Dons career.

Interest to hear what you think.
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10.08.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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ANALYSIS: Focus on Aberdeen striker Kusini Yengi and hard-to-watch moment in Pittodrie loss to Celtic Kusini Yengi's 55 minutes for Aberdeen against Celtic included an uncomfortable moment which summed up how lost the big frontman looks early in his Dons career.

πŸ†ŽπŸ†•'It was a moment which was pretty uncomfortable viewing, and summed up a summer signing looking lost in his new surroundings'

ANALYSIS: Focus on Aberdeen striker Kusini Yengi and hard-to-watch moment in Pittodrie loss to Celtic

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10.08.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen fan view: Next new arrival will shape the Dons' season Despite a tough start, it is clear Aberdeen are lacking in key areas throughout the team.

Chris Crighton's Aberdeen fan view: Next new arrival will shape the Dons’ seasonπŸ”΄πŸ—£

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10.08.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WATCH: Aberdeen fans give immediate reaction to 2-0 Premiership defeat to Celtic We spoke to Aberdeen fans on Pittodrie Street following Sunday's loss to Celtic.

Bit of chat with Aberdeen fans on Pittodrie Street following the loss to Celtic earlier...

- Tactics
- Kusini Yengi
- Best performers
- Feelings on the season
- Europe

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10.08.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin accepts responsibility for lack of attacking edge in 2-0 loss to Celtic, and vows to fix it as Dons close in on AC Milan striker Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin addresses deal to sign AC Milan striker Marko Lazetic, as the Dons close in on sealing the signing of the Serbian under-21 international... and also backs centre-forward Kus...

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin accepts responsibility for lack of attacking edge in 2-0 loss to Celtic, and vows to fix it, as Dons close in on AC Milan striker

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10.08.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EXCLUSIVE: Aberdeen transfer target Marko Lazetic has European top-5 league ability, says striker's former manager The Press and Journal spoke to Marko Lazetic's ex-gaffer, who worked with the Aberdeen striker signing target at Serbia's TSC last season, for his assessment of the AC Milan forward and Dons link.

πŸŸ₯πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΈAberdeen were always confident they'd get the Marko Lazetic signing done, and now they've agreed a deal in principle with AC Milan, it's the perfect time to read what the striker's former manager, Slavko Matic, told me about him...

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10.08.2025 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EXCLUSIVE: Aberdeen transfer target Marko Lazetic has European top-5 league ability, says striker's former manager The Press and Journal spoke to Marko Lazetic's ex-gaffer, who worked with the Aberdeen striker signing target at Serbia's TSC last season, for his assessment of the AC Milan forward and Dons link.

πŸ”΄βšͺ️ Aberdeen have now AGREED a deal to sign AC Milan striker Marko Lazetic.

We recently spoke exclusively to the Serb's former manager for all the key info, including Lazetic's European top-5 league ability...

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10.08.2025 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin reveals X-factor which can shock Celtic... again Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin also delivers a summer transfer window signing target update and reacts to sanctions for the illegal use of pyrotechnics.

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin reveals X-factor which can shock Celtic… again
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08.08.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ross County confirm double signing from St Mirren ahead of St Johnstone clash The Dingwall team take their summer signing tally to 13 ahead of tonight's Championship showdown with St Johnstone.

Ross County confirm double signing from St Mirren ahead of St Johnstone clash
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08.08.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highland League preview: Every game covered as Austin Sparkes opens up on Deveronvale move We look ahead to another busy weekend in the Breedon Highland League.

Highland League preview: Every game covered as Austin Sparkes opens up on Deveronvale move
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08.08.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LIVE: Aberdeen pre-match press conference ahead of Celtic's Pittodrie visit Ryan Cryle brings you key updates from Aberdeen's pre-match press conference, including boss Jimmy Thelin, ahead of Sunday's Pittodrie Premiership game with Celtic.

β€œIt has to be the right player, not just a player, and we know what we’re trying to do, find the right profiles in how we build the squad."

πŸ”΄ Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin when asked about adding to his squad.

Follow the press conference LIVE πŸ‘‡
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08.08.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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LIVE: Aberdeen pre-match press conference ahead of Celtic's Pittodrie visit Ryan Cryle brings you key updates from Aberdeen's pre-match press conference, including boss Jimmy Thelin, ahead of Sunday's Pittodrie Premiership game with Celtic.

πŸ”΄βšͺ️ Follow the latest updates from Jimmy Thelin's press conference ahead of Aberdeen's meeting with Celtic at Pittodrie on Sunday πŸ‘‡
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08.08.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Invergordon's James Ross sets sights on Scottish Cup history after recalling his run with Brora Rangers - all the way to Kilmarnock The experienced defender hopes the North Caledonian League champions can reach the second preliminary round by defeating Lochar Thistle.

Invergordon’s James Ross sets sights on Scottish Cup history after recalling his run with Brora Rangers – all the way to Kilmarnock
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08.08.2025 12:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LIVE: Aberdeen pre-match press conference ahead of Celtic's Pittodrie visit Ryan Cryle brings you key updates from Aberdeen's pre-match press conference, including boss Jimmy Thelin, ahead of Sunday's Pittodrie Premiership game with Celtic.

Just before we get under way with the Aberdeen v Celtic pre-match press conference at Cormack Park, the weekly Dons training pictures have droppedπŸ“Έ

πŸ”΄LIVE: Aberdeen pre-match press conference ahead of Celtic’s Pittodrie visit

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08.08.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LIVE: Aberdeen pre-match press conference ahead of Celtic's Pittodrie visit Ryan Cryle brings you key updates from Aberdeen's pre-match press conference, including boss Jimmy Thelin, ahead of Sunday's Pittodrie Premiership game with Celtic.

⚽️Marko Lazetic
⚽️Stefan Bajic
⚽️Kristers Tobers

Started our Friday Dons presser live blog with a transfers update...

πŸ”΄LIVE: Aberdeen pre-match press conference ahead of Celtic’s Pittodrie visit

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08.08.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LIVE: Aberdeen pre-match press conference ahead of Celtic's Pittodrie visit Ryan Cryle brings you key updates from Aberdeen's pre-match press conference, including boss Jimmy Thelin, ahead of Sunday's Pittodrie Premiership game with Celtic.

πŸ”΄Our Aberdeen Friday press conference live blog is up and running, ahead of Jimmy Thelin speaking to the media at 1.30pm.

First up, Ryan Cryle brings you the latest on Dons transfers (incomings and outgoings) amid a flurry of social media rumours...

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08.08.2025 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen move step closer to finding out Europa League play-off opponents after thrilling FCSB v Drita first leg FCSB v Drita - Aberdeen's two potential Europa League play-off rivals - met in Bucharest on Thursday night.

Aberdeen move step closer to finding out Europa League play-off opponents after thrilling FCSB v Drita first leg

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07.08.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jack Milne insists Aberdeen will not be so naive on European return Dons defender believes lessons have been learned from last campaign as his side prepare for their Europa League play-off.

Jack Milne insists Aberdeen will not be so naive on European return

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07.08.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin delivers signing target update for Europa League play-offs Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin says he is working on transfer targets in a bid to strengthen his team ahead of the Europa League play-off against either Romania’s FCSB or Kosovo’s Drita.

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin delivers signing target update for Europa League play-offs

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07.08.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen issue warning to fans after being hit by SPFL sanction for illegal pyrotechnic use against Celtic at Pittodrie The SPFL have sanctioned Aberdeen for a pyrotechnic display during the Pittodrie clash against Celtic at Pittodrie in May.

Aberdeen issue warning to fans after being hit by SPFL sanction for illegal pyrotechnic use against Celtic at Pittodrie
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07.08.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Aberdeenshire Cup and North Cup round-up: Slobodan Rubezic sent off but Aberdeen progress There were wins for Turriff United, Aberdeen, Buckie Thistle and Formartine United in the Aberdeenshire Cup.

Aberdeenshire Cup and North Cup round-up: Slobodan Rubezic sent off but Aberdeen progress
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06.08.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Romania's FCSB - where owner picks team - and Kosovo history-makers Drita: Expert Q&A on Aberdeen's potential Europa League play-off rivals Ryan Cryle spoke to experts on the two teams who Aberdeen could face in their Europa League play-off, FCSB and Drita, for the key information on both.

Mood ahead of Thurday's opening FCSBπŸ”΅πŸ”΄/Drita FCπŸ”΅βšͺ️ clash

TacticsπŸ”

Owner who openly PICKS team and makes subs😲

The 3️⃣ KEY men in each side

How many fans would come to Aberdeen - and away fan experience/safety in Romania/Kosovo ✈️🏟🍻

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06.08.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Romania's FCSB - where owner picks team - and Kosovo history-makers Drita: Expert Q&A on Aberdeen's potential Europa League play-off rivals Ryan Cryle spoke to experts on the two teams who Aberdeen could face in their Europa League play-off, FCSB and Drita, for the key information on both.

πŸ”΄πŸ”΅vπŸ”΅βšͺ️Romania’s FCSB – where owner picks team – and Kosovo history-makers Drita: Expert Q&A on Aberdeen’s potential Europa League play-off rivals

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06.08.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sean Wallace: Should Aberdeen go to a back five against Celtic at Pittodrie? Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin stunned Celtic by going with a back five in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden in May and can adopt the same tactics at Pittodrie in the Premiership.

Sean Wallace: Should Aberdeen go to a back five against Celtic at Pittodrie?
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06.08.2025 10:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All you need to know as the Evening Express Aberdeenshire Cup and North of Scotland Cup get under way We go around the clubs ahead of Wednesday's first round ties.

All you need to know as the Evening Express Aberdeenshire Cup and North of Scotland Cup get under way
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05.08.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ref Watch: Did Nick Walsh get the big calls right in Aberdeen's defeat by Hearts at Tynecastle? Our refereeing expert Finlay Elder analyses the major decisions in the Tynecastle encounter between the Jambos and the Dons.

πŸ”΄ Did Nick Walsh get the big calls right in Aberdeen’s defeat by Hearts at Tynecastle - and are referees treating Graeme Shinnie harshly?
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05.08.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Revealed: Derek McInnes outlines Hearts' major advantage over Aberdeen Former Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes led Hearts to a 2-0 win over the Dons in the Premiership opener at Tynecastle and explains a key edge the Edinburgh club has.

Derek McInnes outlines Hearts' major advantage over Aberdeen
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05.08.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EXCLUSIVE: Aberdeen transfer target Marko Lazetic has European top-5 league ability, says striker's former manager The Press and Journal spoke to Marko Lazetic's ex-gaffer, who worked with the Aberdeen striker signing target at Serbia's TSC last season, for his assessment of the AC Milan forward and Dons link.

πŸ”΄πŸ‡·πŸ‡Έ EXCLUSIVE: Aberdeen transfer target Marko Lazetic has European top-5 league ability, says striker’s former manager and current Serbian SuperLiga boss

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05.08.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EXCLUSIVE: Aberdeen transfer target Marko Lazetic has European top-5 league ability, says striker's former manager The Press and Journal spoke to Marko Lazetic's ex-gaffer, who worked with the Aberdeen striker signing target at Serbia's TSC last season, for his assessment of the AC Milan forward and Dons link.

πŸ†ŽπŸ†• Hope Aberdeen DO get the Marko Lazetic deal sorted (despite the hurdles).

Spoke to Lazetic's former manager – a current Serbian SuperLiga bossΒ - on his experience working with the striker last season:

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05.08.2025 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Three things we learned from Aberdeen's opening day defeat against Hearts Read what we learned from Aberdeen's defeat in their Premiership opener at Hearts from a striking dilemma for the manager to problems out wide and a lack of match sharpness.

πŸŸ₯ A striking dilemma
πŸŸ₯ Milanovic promise
πŸŸ₯ Lack of sharpness

3️⃣ things we learned from Aberdeen’s opening day defeat against Hearts

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