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Former Aberdeen interim boss Neil Warnock comes out of retirement aged 77 to manage again The Englishman will be back in the dugout this week, almost two years after leaving the Dons.

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01.03.2026 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Highland League and Cup round-up: Formartine and Turriff reach final with penalty shoot-out successes We cover Saturday's action in the R Davidson (Banchory) Highland League Cup and Breedon Highland League.

Formartine United assistant manager Martin Skinner hailed goalkeeper Stuart McKenzie’s shoot-out heroics as they reached the Highland League Cup final
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01.03.2026 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'It's a step forward': Ross County boss Stuart Kettlewell eager to build on 2-0 win against Raith Rovers The Staggies kept their sixth clean sheet in eight league games during the 2-0 victory against Raith Rovers.

β€˜It’s a step forward’: Ross County boss Stuart Kettlewell eager to build on 2-0 win against Raith Rovers
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28.02.2026 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interim boss Peter Leven demands Aberdeen players 'stand up and take responsibility' after 1-0 loss at Hearts Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven also lifts the lid on the post-match flashpoint between midfielder Dennis Geiger and Hearts manager Derek McInnes after as the Dons league slump continues with a 1-0 ...

Interim boss Peter Leven demands Aberdeen players β€˜stand up and take responsibility’ after 1-0 loss at Hearts
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28.02.2026 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highland League: James Anderson on his move to Brora Rangers from Clachnacuddin James Anderson has switched from Clachnacuddin to fellow Breedon Highland League side Brora Rangers.

Highland League: James Anderson on his move to Brora Rangers from Clachnacuddin
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28.02.2026 08:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen must bid to emulate Premiership leaders Hearts in future seasons, says interim boss Peter Leven Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven also lifts lid on talks this week with American-based chairman Dave Cormack who has jetted into the Granite City as the bid to appoint a new permanent manager continu...

Aberdeen must bid to emulate Premiership leaders Hearts in future seasons, says interim boss Peter Leven
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27.02.2026 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Ross County midfielder who was an 11-time world champion kickboxer Ross County’s Liverpudlian loan signing from Preston North End was a national boxing champion and world champion in kickboxing up to the age of 14.

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27.02.2026 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dennis Geiger reveals what sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel said to convince him to join Aberdeen Aberdeen loan midfielder Dennis Geiger lifts lid on how sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel convinced him to reject other clubs, the details of the right to buy clause and reacts to his red card again...

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27.02.2026 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highland League and Cup preview: Every game covered as Formartine, Banks o' Dee, Turriff and Brechin vie for final spots We look ahead to Saturday's R Davidson (Banchory) Highland League Cup and Breedon Highland League matches.

Highland League and Cup preview: Every game covered as Formartine, Banks o’ Dee, Turriff and Brechin vie for final spots
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27.02.2026 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Injury update on Aberdeen defender Tom McIntyre ahead of Hearts clash at Tynecastle Aberdeen centre-back Tom McIntyre was forced off injured in the 0-0 draw at Dundee United and interim boss Peter Leven has delivered an update ahead of the trip to Premiership leaders Hearts.

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27.02.2026 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Richard Gordon: It is unacceptable for Aberdeen to be 10 points behind newly-promoted Falkirk at this stage of the season The P&J columnist looks ahead to Aberdeen's trip to Tynecastle to face Premiership leaders Hearts.

Richard Gordon: It is unacceptable for Aberdeen to be 10 points behind newly-promoted Falkirk at this stage of the season
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27.02.2026 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen trio to miss Cove Rangers trip due to cooperation agreement rules Cove boss Paul Hartley has selection woes for trip to League One title challengers Stenny on Saturday.

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27.02.2026 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Joe Harper: Clock is ticking on Kevin Nisbet's World Cup dream Aberdeen striker needs a strong finish to the season if he hopes to catch Steve Clarke's eye and earn a Scotland recall.

Joe Harper: Clock is ticking on Kevin Nisbet’s World Cup dream
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27.02.2026 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen FC Quiz: How many of the Dons' 2001 Scottish Youth Cup winners can you name? Drew Jarvie's class of 2001 defeated Celtic 2-0 at Hampden Park.

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27.02.2026 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen jersey is Gavin Molloy's to lose, says interim boss Peter Leven Interim Dons boss Peter Leven hails defender following his outstanding display on his first appearance in three months.

Aberdeen jersey is Gavin Molloy’s to lose, says interim boss Peter Leven
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26.02.2026 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Billy Mckay urges Caley Thistle to guard against complacency as Challenge Cup finalists return to league duty The League One leaders head to relegation-threatened Kelty Hearts this Saturday.

Billy Mckay urges Caley Thistle to guard against complacency as Challenge Cup finalists return to league duty
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26.02.2026 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ian Burchnall joins Aberdeen as first team coach Englishman joins Peter Leven's interim backroom staff as first team coach at the Dons.

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26.02.2026 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dennis Geiger's 'incredible' stats that convinced Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven the German midfielder could make an immediate impact Midfielder Dennis Geiger had not played for Hoffenheim this season but interim Aberdeen boss Peter Leven revealed former German under-21 international posted incredible stats at the German Bundesliga ...

Dennis Geiger’s β€˜incredible’ stats that convinced Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven the German midfielder could make an immediate impact
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26.02.2026 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen midfielder Lyall Cameron wants statement win at Hearts Dons playmaker believes his side can end their nine-year wait for a win at Tynecastle this weekend.

πŸ’¬ "We definitely need a win and we can win any game in this league."

πŸ”΄ Aberdeen midfielder Lyall Cameron wants statement win at Hearts πŸ‘‡
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26.02.2026 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highland League: Brechin City close the gap on leaders Brora as Formartine United and Strathspey Thistle pick up wins We cover Wednesday's Breedon Highland League matches.

Andy Kirk was pleased to see a clinical edge from Brechin City as they beat Buckie Thistle 3-0 to move to within three points of the top of the Breedon Highland League
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26.02.2026 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highland League: Brechin City close the gap on leaders Brora as Formartine United and Strathspey Thistle pick up wins We cover Wednesday's Breedon Highland League matches.

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25.02.2026 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dylan Ross: The Aberdeen starlet who has benefitted most from Dons' pivot to loan-focused youth development? We spoke to 17-year-old Aberdeen left-back Dylan Ross about how his loan at Elgin City this season has improved his game - ahead of the Dons' U18s Scottish Youth Cup semi-final.

πŸ†ŽπŸ†•Ask Aberdeen staff which starlet has benefitted most from their new youth development strategy this season, and Dylan Ross will be one of the first names out of their mouth.

Interview with Dylan ahead of the Dons U18s Scottish Youth Cup semi-finalπŸ‘‡πŸ»

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25.02.2026 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen midfielder Lyall Cameron wants statement win at Hearts Dons playmaker believes his side can end their nine-year wait for a win at Tynecastle this weekend.

Aberdeen midfielder Lyall Cameron wants statement win at Hearts
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25.02.2026 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Dylan Ross: The Aberdeen starlet who has benefitted most from Dons' pivot to loan-focused youth development? We spoke to 17-year-old Aberdeen left-back Dylan Ross about how his loan at Elgin City this season has improved his game - ahead of the Dons' U18s Scottish Youth Cup semi-final.

Dylan Ross: The Aberdeen starlet who has benefitted most from Dons’ pivot to loan-focused youth development? www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

25.02.2026 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Sivert Heltne Nilsen can be the answer to Aberdeen's centre-half conundrum Norwegian midfielder poised to play as makeshift centre back for the Dons at league leaders Hearts this weekend.

Why Sivert Heltne Nilsen can be the answer to Aberdeen’s centre-half conundrum
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25.02.2026 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ayr United 1-2 Caley Thistle: Inverness boss Scott Kellacher reacts to Jordan Alonge's double sending his side into the Challenge Cup final Late drama at Somerset Park as Alonge's winning header after first half opener secures Caley Thistle a cup final place against Airdrie or Raith Rovers.

"I’m really delighted for him. He’s a boy we’ve taken out of the Highland League and there’s a few more hidden gems in there as well."

ICT boss Scott Kellacher on two-goal hero Jordan Alonge after his side's Challenge Cup semi-final win at Ayr United πŸ‘‡
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25.02.2026 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen fan view: Dons and Dundee United have paid a heavy price for last summer's recruitment strategy Chris Crighton reflects on the 0-0 draw at Tannadice and why both sides have missed out on a generational opportunity this season.

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25.02.2026 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Debate: Are Aberdeen right to wait until the summer for their new manager? With all signs pointing to the summer before the new Dons boss is in place, we want your opinion on whether the Dons are right to play the long game? Let us know in our comments section and our report...

πŸ†ŽπŸ€” Are Aberdeen right to wait until the summer for their new manager?

Our sports writer Paul Third will be answering your comments in our debate at 10am πŸ‘‡
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25.02.2026 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven: Tannadice pitch is the worst I've seen Dons caretaker manager reflects on a challenging night following his side's goalless draw with Dundee United.

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24.02.2026 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dundee United 0 Aberdeen 0: Dons stop the rot but left to rue missed chances Three things we learned as Aberdeen avoid a club record eighth away defeat in a row.

Dundee United 0 Aberdeen 0: Dons stop the rot but left to rue missed chances
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