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BBC News
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Watch Dons legend Miller celebrate cup triumph
Watch Aberdeen legend Willie Miller react to the penalty shootout win over Celtic as the Dons end their 35-year wait for Scottish Cup glory.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Raac residents in Aberdeen may have alternatives to demolition
Aberdeen residents living in homes blighted by potentially dangerous concrete are to be given the opportunity to explore alternative options to than 500 properties - most of them council-owned - were found to contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) in City Council previously agreed to demolish the residents will now be able explore alternative options for the future of their properties. A council meeting heard these included securing the agreement of all households in a given block to share the cost of a new roof instead of having to move out. The local authority wants to buy and demolish homes through voluntary acquisition, but there have been disputes about the a meeting on Tuesday, home owner Lynn Winstanley said she was "very, very disappointed".She added: "They want us to pay for the roofs. People are still going to be out of pocket."People don't have money to go and pay £40,000 or £50,000 for a roof. "If they did they would have done it already."Ms Winstanley, who runs an online support group for fellow Raac residents, lives in a block of four and said the situation was very she added her and her neighbours were "adamant" they were not going back to renting. Councillor Miranda Radley, convenor of the communities, housing and public protection committee, said homeowners would now be consulted on what they wanted to do."I understand the impact that this is having on all homeowners," she said."We are trying to work with them and trying to find creative solutions to solve their problems."We're working within the legal frameworks that we have available to us to offer as much as we can at this point."A total of 138 private properties and 366 council homes the Balnagask area were found to have Raac in their roof March, plans for the phased demolition of homes moved plans to demolish and rebuild the properties are expected to cost more than £150m. What is Raac? Raac stands for reinforced autoclaved aerated is a lightweight material that was used mostly in flat roofing, but also in floors and walls, between the 1950s and is a cheaper alternative to standard concrete, is quicker to produce and easier to it is less durable and has a lifespan of about 30 structural behaviour differs significantly from traditional reinforced is also susceptible to structural failure when exposed to moisture. The bubbles can allow water to enter the is often coated with another material, such as bitumen, on roofing panels. But this material can also Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said Raac is now beyond its lifespan and may "collapse with little or no notice".
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'A scene of jubilation and celebration as Dons parade the Scottish Cup'
When Aberdeen last won the Scottish Cup in 1990, I was on a bus embarking on a school trip to Germany, listening to it all unfold on my pocket being at the celebrations really hammered home how long – too long – it has been since the club last won this trophy, and what it means to the Dons fans lined the streets in their thousands - well into the tens of thousands, in fact - as the open-topped bus weaved its way through the city were in fine voice too, with 'Shinnie, he is one of our own' and the now trademark 'Shady Mo' song being among the choruses belted out as the bus crawled through the throng which filled the granite to the final, there was a mood of trepidation, and very little expectation among the Red a difference a day can make – this was a scene of jubilation and was a fitting reception for the Aberdeen players and staff, who now have their names etched in to the club's history they took it in turns to hold the trophy aloft from the balcony at the Town House at the Castlegate end of Union Street, each lift was greeted with delirious course, the challenge will be to build on this this was about savouring the moment, one which saw a city and its football team united as one.
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Scottish Cup final: Aberdeen's historic penalty shootout win
Aberdeen beat Celtic 4-3 on penalties on Saturday, winning the Scottish Cup for the first time in 35 who are the league and league cup champions this season were hoping for a third trophy to complete a domestic treble. With the match level at 1-1 after extra time, the game went to penalties and goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov proved to be the man of the saved two spot-kicks to hand Aberdeen an unlikely victory. Dimitar Mitov, Aberdeen's heroic shootout goalkeeper, praised manager Jimmy Thelin for giving the team confidence. "When we made it to the final, he always said 'when we win the final'. There were no ifs. And that mentality went to the boys'" he said. "Everybody starts saying when, not if. I think that was the turning point."Defender Jack Milne said: "This is the best feeling I've had in my life. We had the belief."All of us knew we were capable of coming here and getting this result. It's amazing. It's a dream come true."
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Thelin is the real deal' & 'memories to cherish forever', your views on cup final triumph
We asked for your views on Aberdeen's Scottish Cup final victory over what some of you said:Ross: Aberdeen won the only way they could have and executed the plan almost perfectly. Celtic looked nervy after conceding the equaliser and found us tough to break down. Have we found a template for some success in Europe next season?Craig: An utterly bonkers season that had a great start, a dire middle and a fairytale ending. Absolutely delighted for everyone at the club and especially for Jimmy Thelin after a lot of doubt from most people. In a single afternoon, the future suddenly seems rather bright for Aberdeen. A trophy in the cabinet and European football guaranteed until the end of the The most nerve-wracking game I have watched this season. Where has this team been hiding? The fight was there, well done Terrific result, probably due that performance after the early part of the season when we played like that every week. Dimitar Mitov, the hero amongst a host of heroes. Thelin's tactics finally paid off as the Dons thwarted a top-quality Celtic side. The Aberdeen penalties were top drawer, and this result will be huge for the Club tactically and financially. Just a seismic result against the club that we've struggled against for years. Huge congrats to all the players, coaching staff and everyone connected to this top Game plan worked to perfection. Everyone wanted Thelin to change, but didn't think he would. Absolutely buzzing, fantastic day!Douglas: Grew into the game. Celtic were complacent, barely celebrated their goal, and seemed to expect a stroll. Dons wanted it more by the end. Shinnie & Milne towering. Brings real belief back to the Wow, what a day, what a win for the Dons. Everyone wrote us off, but we Dons fans had a belief that we could win. Everyone played their part today, but Mitov, take a bow. So pleased that we have proved a lot of people We went in as underdogs, Celtic had possession most of the game, but we defended really well. It rattled Celtic, the penalty shootout was immaculate, the fans dared to dream, and it paid I was worried that Thelin was too idealistic and unwilling to do what was needed to win a game. This disproved that completely. We largely cancelled Celtic out, changed the game late on and had the strength and courage to see it through. Massive for next season too with European qualification. Well done Every single player was fantastic. Major credit to all. Jimmy Thelin is the real deal!Ian: Amazing victory, the boys deserved it, and I hope this will be the start of some good times for this great club, come on you Reds!Andy: Unreal, unbelievable. What a day. It was written in the stars. Every player in red did their bit and worked their socks off. Mitov does what he does best, and the nerveless penalties, wow. Memories to cherish for the rest of my An unbelievable, historic day. This means so much to the fans, the city. Jimmy Thelin's tactical changes tilted a game yet again - and for the ultimate reward. Core memory locked in!Gregor: I wore the scarf I had from 1970, flew from Canada, and was told we had no chance. Our fans and team were magnificent. The changed formation worked. Another dream day.
