League Cup Matchday – Motherwell

This week’s AFC DONScast comes after a tough afternoon at Pittodrie, as Aberdeen crashed out of the League Cup with a narrow 1–0 defeat to Motherwell. Jimmy Thelin didn’t hold back post-match, stressing the team must get back to basics — winning battles, showing passion and taking responsibility — if results are to turn around.

There’s also big news off the pitch, with Director of Football Steven Gunn set to leave the club next month after more than 25 years of service, capped by May’s Scottish Cup win. Former defender David Lawrie steps in as interim while the search begins for a permanent successor.

Elsewhere, we hear from new signing Stuart Armstrong on why the chance of European football fast-tracked his move to Aberdeen, and the Dons’ Scottish Cup heroes visited Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital with the famous trophy to the delight of young patients and staff.

We’ve got a full round-up of the weekend’s action across the SPFL, Highland League and women’s football, and we look ahead to two crucial fixtures — Dundee United midweek at Tannadice, followed by another meeting with Motherwell at Fir Park.

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