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BBC News
13-05-2025
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- BBC News
Thelin on moving past Rangers defeat, mentality & team news
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has been talking to the media before his side's Premiership match against Celtic on are the best bits from his news conference:Thelin says his side have "ideas" on what to do when they go behind in a game and they failed to do that in Sunday's 4-0 loss to adds his side need to "move on" and focus on how to get a result against asked about how his team can recover from a damaging Sunday afternoon, the Swede says he believes tomorrow will be "really good" when it comes to performance and there has been lots of "energy and focus" since the insists mentality is not an issue in his players, and when pushed said: "Does it happen every game? No. I am not concerned at all."Before a big week and a half for the Dons, Thelin reflected on the up and down season Aberdeen have had, saying: "Seasons can be like this sometimes. And we can still achieve something this year."Ester Sokler and Sivert Nilsen will miss the game, and changes may be made to the squad to give players a "rest".
BBC News
09-05-2025
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- BBC News
Thelin on Rangers, cup final & team news
Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin has been talking to the media before his side take on Rangers in the Scottish Premiership on are the best bits from his news conference:Thelin says "nothing has really changed" in what Aberdeen want to achieve this season and insists facing Rangers is a "good" game for this point in the he has throughout the season, Thelin stresses the need to improve and says playing against a team above them in the table is a good way to do asked about the upcoming Scottish Cup final, Thelin says competition in his squad is in a positive place at present as players vie for a spot at that, the Swedish manager insists they are taking things one match at a time, starting with expects Rangers to line up with a back four at Ibrox and foresees a game where transitions will be news: Everyone is fit and training apart from Ester Sokler and Sivert Nilsen.
Daily Record
25-04-2025
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- Daily Record
Nicolas Milanovic to Aberdeen transfer answer sees Jimmy Thelin play the transfer game with firm reply
Jimmy Thelin refused to comment on Aberdeen's closing in on a move for Western Sydney Wanderers winger Nicolas Milanovic The Dons have agreed a deal in principle of around £400,000 for the A-League player. The Pittodrie side are now in talks with the 23-year-old and his representative over a long-term deal, which will be a minimum of three years. That is expected to be finalised over the coming days and a move will be subject to a medical and a work permit being issued for him to make the switch to Scotland in the summer. Thelin, when asked if he could comment on Milanovic, answered: 'Not really. I guess I'm not going to comment on other teams' players right now. 'As usual this part of the season the focus is on the games we have now and when we have something to say we will say it but right now nothing.' The Dons manager did confirm that Ester Sokler's season is now over after a training ground injury and Kristen Tobers will step up his rehabilitation next week. Slovenian Sokler is not long back from injury. Thelin confirmed: 'Kristers Tobers is progressing well and next week he's going to be more integrated in training, but he's still not ready. Ester Sokler will be out for the rest of the season. 'He suffered an injury in the training session and unfortunately it's going to be a bit longer term but he will be fine in the pre-season. 'He slipped and something in the leg there so he stretched out a little bit but it's not so big but there's not so much time left of the season so he's not going to be available. 'That's why I always feel for the players when the training is so hard and he's coming back and then he gets another setback. 'It's so emotional for the players but he's a good support and he's a good character so he's going to be fine.' Sivert Nilsen is set to return to Scotland next week and has an appointment with a specialist to see the next step on his return from an eye issue. He added: 'He will be here next week and go to the appointment and assessment and after that we know more for sure exactly the timeline.' Aberdeen host Hibs and Thelin knows it could be vital in the fight for third place. The Edinburgh side currently has a three point advantage over the Dons and Dundee United. Thelin said: 'Everybody knows the importance of the game and we're looking forward to playing at home. 'It's quite an exciting part of the season right now and I hope we play at home. They have done really well but still it's just a three-point difference. 'I think we're also in a good run now and I think the supporters and the fans and the players are ready to play a good performance tomorrow and try to get the three points.' Hibs rewarded their manager David Gray with a new contract . Thelin believes Gray deserves it for the job he has done. Thelin stated: 'I think Hibernian showed respect for his work and he got a new contract. 'He's deserved it and has done really well. So it's good for him and I think it's good for Hibernian. 'You found a difficult opposition this season. I think they are really clear about what they want to do. They have a clear directness inside the game. 'A lot of runs and they are good at what they are doing and that's what we have prepared for. 'Also doing better than the last games against them and of course our own attacking is important also. 'How we attack them, I think that's the main part for tomorrow. 'How we are going to approach the game and how we come out to the game at home at the target. 'I think it's going to be a really intense game, a fast game, how both teams are playing. 'But hopefully we can give our best performance and try to win the game.'
Daily Record
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Ester Sokler hands Aberdeen fresh injury blow as Jimmy Thelin denied full clean bill of health ahead of run-in
The striker was absent from Saturday's Scottish Cup semi final victory against Hearts Luckless Aberdeen star Ester Sokler is sweating over a fresh injury. The Slovenian suffered an injury in training last week and Jimmy Thelin and his medical team are waiting to find out the full extent of it. The timing is a major blow for Sokler and the Dons. Aberdeen are now gearing up for the biggest six games of the season. They open up their top six fixtures against Hibs in the fight for the third place. The Dons then have the Scottish Cup final against Celtic Sokler started the season well with five goals in seven games in the Premier Sports Cup. It looked like he might be the man to replace Bojan Miovski but Kevin Nisbet quickly emerged as the Dons' top striker. Sokler's season was then disrupted by a hamstring injury at Ross County in January. The forward came back against St Johnstone and came off the bench in the last four games before this latest setback. Sivert Nilsen is also waiting to see if he will be fit to return before the end of the season. The midfielder suffered an eye injury and is waiting for further talks with a specialist. Nilsen has missed the last five games because of the issue. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
