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Joint sports editor at The Press and Journal (and Evening Express) in Aberdeen, Scotland. Covering Aberdeen FC and all other north of Scotland sport.

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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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πŸ”΄ Peter Leven on Aberdeen boss target Eirik Horneland's 'see what happens in the summer' comments
πŸ“ˆ Belief top-6 still attainable before clash with bottom-6 chasers Dundee
πŸ€• Team news

Catch up on key Aberdeen pre-match press conference updates hereπŸ‘‡

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20.02.2026 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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LIVE: Aberdeen pre-match press conference - key news in build-up to Pittodrie Premiership game with Dundee Aberdeen take on Dundee in the Premiership at Pittodrie on Saturday. You can follow key pre-match press conference updates here.

πŸ”΄LIVE: Aberdeen pre-match press conference – key news in build-up to Pittodrie Premiership game with Dundee

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20.02.2026 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eirik Horneland non-committal on Aberdeen manager job in Norwegian TV appearance - but confirms timing decision on next dugout role Horneland was working for Viaplay on Norwegian television on Thursday night, and was asked if he would be the next Aberdeen manager.

πŸ†ŽπŸ†•Eirik Horneland non-committal on Aberdeen manager job in Norwegian TV appearance – but confirms timing decision on next dugout role

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20.02.2026 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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ANALYSIS: Lyall Cameron shows he can lead attack and do dirty work in Aberdeen Scottish Cup win v Motherwell Here's why midfielder Lyall Cameron was Press and Journal sports writer Ryan Cryle's top Don in Wednesday's chaotic and vital Scottish Cup win over Motherwell.

Little look at Lyall Cameron's performance for Aberdeen last night. Dons man of the match for me... πŸ”΄πŸ”

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19.02.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven explains Liam Morrison, Alexander Jensen squad absences for Scottish Cup win over Motherwell Queens Park Rangers loanee, Liam Morrison, who had started Aberdeen's previous two games, was out of the matchday squad completely for Wednesday's cup win.

πŸ†ŽπŸ€” Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven explains Liam Morrison, Alexander Jensen squad absences for Scottish Cup win over Motherwell

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19.02.2026 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven will 'take winning all day long' despite performance gripes as Dons knock Motherwell out of Scottish Cup Leven was delighted to see Aberdeen progress to a quarter-final tie with Dunfermline Athletic next month after a clash with Well where the visitors had two men sent off, and the Dons' Dennis Geiger sa...

πŸ”΄πŸ†•Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven will β€˜take winning all day long’ despite performance gripes as Dons knock Motherwell out of Scottish Cup

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18.02.2026 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ€•πŸ†ŽOne player ruled out of Scottish Cup showdown with Motherwell, as Peter Leven sends 'take our chances' message to Dons

Catch up on the latest Aberdeen pre-match press conference hereπŸ‘‡

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17.02.2026 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LIVE: Key news from Aberdeen's pre-match press conference ahead of huge rearranged Motherwell Scottish Cup clash Aberdeen's season looks set to be defined by their Scottish Cup campaign and they continue their trophy defence against Motherwell on Wednesday. Follow pre-match press conference updates here.

Another Dons presserπŸ‘‡πŸ»

πŸ”΄ LIVE: Key news from Aberdeen’s pre-match press conference ahead of huge rearranged Motherwell Scottish Cup clash

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17.02.2026 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WATCH: Will Aberdeen's new signings keep place for Motherwell Scottish Cup rematch? Our sports writers assess Aberdeen's four Saturday debutants in the Premiership defeat at Motherwell, and who is likely to keep their place for Wednesday's Scottish Cup rematch.

πŸ”΄πŸŽ₯Some thoughts on Aberdeen's four debutants at the weekend - who impressed most (early days, of course) and who will keep their place for Wednesday's crucial Motherwell Scottish Cup rematchπŸ‘‡

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17.02.2026 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I feel seenπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

13.02.2026 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”΄πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄State of play regarding Aberdeen's pursuit of Eirik Horneland fleshed out in this now, too:

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13.02.2026 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen add former assistant Tony Docherty to coaching team as effort to appoint Eirik Horneland manager continues Aberdeen have appointed former assistant manager Tony Docherty to help bolster Peter Leven's interim management team, while they continue their efforts to appoint Eirik Horneland as the next permanent...

Aberdeen add former assistant Tony Docherty to coaching team as effort to appoint Eirik Horneland manager continues

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13.02.2026 10:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen manager target Eirik Horneland's potential assistant Erik Huseklepp linked to Asane boss job in Norway We revealed last week how Horneland's former Brann no.2 Huseklepp would consider joining him at Aberdeen.

Aberdeen manager target Eirik Horneland’s potential assistant Erik Huseklepp linked to Asane boss job in NorwayπŸ‡³πŸ‡΄

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10.02.2026 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen manager target Eirik Horneland 'has unfinished business in Europe', says expert Norwegian boss Eirik Horneland - who has been in talks over the vacant Aberdeen manager's job - 'feels he has some unfinished business in Europe', an expert has told The Press and Journal.

Aberdeen manager target Eirik Horneland β€˜has unfinished business in Europe’ - expertπŸ†•πŸ”΄

Plus, struggle to get Saint-Etienne 'to run as much as he would have liked' (Brann team 'ran like hell'πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ), and how he 'came to rescue' after huge Brann scandal.

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09.02.2026 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven on Alexander Jensen 'rough patch' talks - and Emmanuel Gyamfi latest injury return timeline Right-back Alexander Jensen has been among the substitutes in caretaker boss Peter Leven's four matches in charge of Aberdeen so far.

πŸ†ŽπŸ†•Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven on Alexander Jensen β€˜rough patch’ talks – and Emmanuel Gyamfi latest injury return timeline

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09.02.2026 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EXCLUSIVE: Why Aberdeen are still in Eirik Horneland manager talks - as Norwegian weighs up several Dons role factors Preferred manager candidate Horneland was in Aberdeen for in-person negotiations last week, but flew home to Bergen on Thursday.

πŸ”΄πŸ†•EXCLUSIVE: Why Aberdeen are still in Eirik Horneland manager talks – as Norwegian weighs up several Dons role factors

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08.02.2026 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tom McIntyre a 'little bit gutted' but 'could see positives' after planned Aberdeen starting debut called off Centre-back McIntyre, 27, signed for Aberdeen on Tuesday, and confirmed he was set to start Wednesday's postponed Premiership game v Celtic.

πŸ†ŽπŸ†• Tom McIntyre confirmed he was going to start Wednesday’s Premiership clash with Celtic.

He was a β€˜little bit gutted’ when his debut was called off, but after his overnight drive to Aberdeen fewer than 48 hours earlier, β€˜could see a few positives’

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07.02.2026 08:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven says he's still in dark over manager appointment with Eirik Horneland news expected Eirik Horneland is understood to have been in negotiations to take the Aberdeen manager job over recent days.

πŸ”΄Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven still in dark over manager appointment - with Eirik Horneland news expected

πŸ”΄Dons redirected groundsmen from Cormack Park to Pittodrie in effort to get pitch repaired for postponed Motherwell Scottish Cup tie

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06.02.2026 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen v Motherwell Scottish Cup tie follows Celtic fixture in being postponed due to Pittodrie pitch water damage Aberdeen apologised to supporters after the second Pittodrie match in a few days was called off.

Aberdeen v Motherwell Scottish Cup tie follows Celtic fixture in being postponed due to Pittodrie pitch water damage

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06.02.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Key Aberdeen Scottish Cup pre-match press conference news - Call-off chances as Dons near new manager appointment in build-up to Motherwell clash Aberdeen held their pre-match press conference before Saturday's Pittodrie Scottish Cup tie v Motherwell at Cormack Park on Friday lunchtime.

πŸ†ŽπŸ†• Key Aberdeen Scottish Cup pre-match press conference news – Motherwell tie call-off chances as Dons near new manager appointment in build-up

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06.02.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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06.02.2026 09:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EXCLUSIVE: Insider at heart of Aberdeen manager target Eirik Horneland's SK Brann success on tactics 'commitment' and 'extremely good' motivation skills A source told us how Aberdeen's top manager target Eirik Horneland 'built' a new culture at Brann, who he led to a league title, cup and Europe with his attacking tactics.

πŸ†ŽπŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ EXCLUSIVE: Insider at heart of Aberdeen manager target Eirik Horneland’s SK Brann success on β€˜commitment’ to (and thinking behind) his tactics and β€˜extremely good’ motivation skills

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05.02.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ”΄Bradford City expert on Aberdeen signing Tom McIntyre’s loan -

πŸ€”'Weird... didn’t play much... did all right'
↩️Bantams' McIntyre stance flipped in 10 days
⚽️CB 'comfortable on the ball'
πŸ¦΅πŸ€•Horror debut at Portsmouth, before he 'struggled like hell'

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05.02.2026 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aberdeen v Celtic OFF amid heavy rain in north-east 'in the interests of player safety' A pitch inspection took place at 4pm ahead of the Premiership match.

❌Aberdeen v Celtic POSTPONED
πŸ”΄ Dons requested the inspection at 1.30pm, but authorities couldn't do it until 4pm

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04.02.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bradford City expert on Aberdeen centre-back signing Tom McIntyre's 'strange' loan spell - and long-lasting impact of 'nightmare' Portsmouth debut We got the recent lowdown on centre-half Tom McIntyre, who looks likely to start for Aberdeen against Celtic on Wednesday night.

πŸ†ŽπŸ†• Spoke to a Bradford City expert about new Aberdeen CB Tom McIntyre’s β€˜strange’ loan in the first half of the season (played 2 mins in 8 games before Portsmouth recall).

Also discussed the lasting effects of what happened on his Pompey debut😬

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04.02.2026 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Aberdeen striker Kevin Nisbet calls for interim manager Peter Leven to remain part of next Dons boss' staff Nisbet insists caretaker manager Leven has once again 'steadied the ship' at Aberdeen and, ahead of Wednesday's game against Celtic, said he hopes he is retained within the Dons' new dugout setup.

β€˜When times are low, he picks us up… He’s really important for the club.’

πŸ†ŽπŸ†•Aberdeen striker Kevin Nisbet calls for interim manager Peter Leven to remain part of next Dons boss’ staff

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04.02.2026 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Aberdeen midfield duo Afeez Aremu and Dennis Geiger may both need to 'play part' v Celtic despite lack of match fitness - Peter Leven Leven gave an update on Afeez Aremu and Dennis Geiger's match fitness, and insisted the Dons added 'quality' in their transfer dealings, ahead of Wednesday's Pittodrie Premiership fixture against Celt...

πŸ”΄πŸ†• New Aberdeen midfield duo Afeez Aremu and Dennis Geiger may both need to β€˜play part’ v Celtic despite lack of match fitness – Peter Leven

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03.02.2026 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Key Aberdeen pre-match press conference news before Celtic midweek clash - as Peter Leven gives Mats Knoester 'out for a number of weeks' clarificiation Aberdeen play Celtic in Premiership at Pittodrie on Wednesday, with interim manager Peter Leven meeting the media for the Dons pre-match press conference on Tuesday lunchtime.

Key Aberdeen pre-match press conference news before Celtic midweek clash - as Peter Leven gives Mats Knoester 'out for a number of weeks' clarificationπŸ†ŽπŸ†•

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03.02.2026 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DEADLINE DAY LIVE: Latest Aberdeen news from final day of the transfer window Follow the latest updates from Pittodrie ahead of Monday's 11pm deadline.

πŸ†ŽAberdeen's deadline day business done, but Dons are NOT finished...

πŸ”΄ Closing in on centre-back reinforcement before Celtic
πŸ”΄ Peter Ambrose (and more) still to go with other countries' transfer windows still open

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