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Daily Record
a day ago
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- Daily Record
Aberdeen transfer state of play as striker latest delivered and Jimmy Thelin targets 'new dynamic'
The Dons boss wants another frontman to add to the seven signings he has already made this summer Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin is confident his summer recruitment drive has brought a new dynamic and hunger to his Scottish Cup-winning squad. The Swede has already made significant changes to his team, bringing back Alfie Dorrington on-loan and signing Nicolas Milanovic, Emmanuel Gyamfi, Kusini Yengi, Nick Suman, Kjartan Mar Kjartansson and Adil Aouchiche. Thelin is still looking to add to his squad further with another striker his priority but knows he will have to play the waiting game to get the targets he wants. The Aberdeen boss confirmed: 'You always have to change a little to get a new dynamic and a new hunger. You need to keep the hunger inside the team to create a good healthy competition within a squad. 'Quality is also important but the character and as a player are the most important things. You need to have a good team spirit. Everyone needs to be clear about their role and expectations and the hard work you need as a professional player today and for Aberdeen FC.' The good thing for those who have remained at Pittodrie is that they have got over the line and know what it means to win something with Aberdeen. Thelin knows that will fuel them to even more success and with the added burden of European group stage football. He admitted: 'When you get to a final and you win it, I think the players will grow with this experience. 'They will feel they can do it and there will be more time together. 'It was my first year with the players. I was trying to understand the culture and getting to know everyone in a better way. 'I will try and use the players better with their strengths. 'The energy of the club is so important. 'Throughout the season, even in the tough times, Pittodrie was almost a full house and even in the away games. 'We tried to use that in a positive way and never stop believing. 'A lot of good clubs are trying to challenge for everything. 'This season we go to Europe and have four competitions, the more we are together the stronger we are going to be. 'We have to work hard, believe and push for it.' The go-to word for Thelin last season was 'believe' and that certainly happened as they lifted their first Scottish Cup in 35 years. It provided the fairytale to his first season at Pittodrie. He stated: 'It has been quite an exciting year. It has been a little bit up and a little bit down and, of course, the final was amazing. 'The feelings you feel that day and the days after with the players, staff, fans and people of Aberdeen was one of the best moments of my life, to get exposed to this. 'Especially when you work so hard together. The belief was there the whole season. 'There were some challenging parts but the belief was there. 'We can add and to finish the season in that way was a really happy day for everyone around the club. 'The whole week was trying to remember but sometimes it is difficult because there are so many emotions. The whole week was built-up to the final. We had a tough end to the season and it was how can we win this game? 'The build-up was really good, now you can look after the final. The players stepped forward and weren't hiding. 'They took responsibility and we also changed the system for this game. 'We worked hard in a short space of time to believe we could do it.' The Scottish Cup win is now in the history books and now for the manager it is what his Aberdeen team can do going forward. 'I haven't looked back on last season too much,' the former Elfsborg coach claimed. 'The new season starts soon. 'We are all proud of the cup win but now we plan and hopefully for an even better future. 'I hope we can be better, in some parts of the game where we can control the game a little better. 'I don't want to lose the spirit and intensity of the pressing but to be more stable, especially in the away games.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Dorrington return 'a big boost' for Aberdeen, says Devlin
Alfie Dorrington's return is "a big boost" for Aberdeen, says fellow defender Nicky Devlin. The Tottenham centre-half has returned to Pittodrie for the 2025-26 campaign following a successful loan spell last term, which culminated in a historic Scottish Cup triumph. "It's good to see him back again," Devlin told Aberdeen's club media. "I thought he was brilliant last season for us, especially for someone coming into his first real exposure to first-team football. And he'll be a big boost for us. "There are a few people who have left, big characters who have left the dressing room this year. "He's good on and off the park, he's a big character, he gets on well with everyone. And he brings a lot of quality to the team, which we'll need throughout the season." Jimmy Thelin's men continued their pre-season preparations with a friendly defeat to English Premier League side Fulham on Saturday. New signing Kusini Yengi gave Aberdeen the lead, but they fell to a 4-1 defeat against the London club, who finished 11th England's top tier last season. "It was difficult, everyone knows they're a top side," said Devlin, who replaced Graeme Shinnie at left-back at half time. "They give a lot of the top teams in England problems as well. There were good parts of it - first half and second half - but obviously lots of stuff we need to work on going into the start of our season." On playing in an unfamiliar left-back position, Devlin continued: "On paper it's the same position, it's just a different side. "I think the manager knows I'm happy to play wherever. If he thinks it's the best for the team, then he knows I'll play anywhere for him."
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Dorrington return 'a big boost' for Aberdeen, says Devlin
Alfie Dorrington's return is "a big boost" for Aberdeen, says fellow defender Nicky Tottenham centre-half has returned to Pittodrie for the 2025-26 campaign following a successful loan spell last term, which culminated in a historic Scottish Cup triumph."It's good to see him back again," Devlin told Aberdeen's club media."I thought he was brilliant last season for us, especially for someone coming into his first real exposure to first-team football. And he'll be a big boost for us."There are a few people who have left, big characters who have left the dressing room this year. "He's good on and off the park, he's a big character, he gets on well with everyone. And he brings a lot of quality to the team, which we'll need throughout the season."Jimmy Thelin's men continued their pre-season preparations with a friendly defeat to English Premier League side Fulham on signing Kusini Yengi gave Aberdeen the lead, but they fell to a 4-1 defeat against the London club, who finished 11th England's top tier last season."It was difficult, everyone knows they're a top side," said Devlin, who replaced Graeme Shinnie at left-back at half time."They give a lot of the top teams in England problems as well. There were good parts of it - first half and second half - but obviously lots of stuff we need to work on going into the start of our season."On playing in an unfamiliar left-back position, Devlin continued: "On paper it's the same position, it's just a different side. "I think the manager knows I'm happy to play wherever. If he thinks it's the best for the team, then he knows I'll play anywhere for him."
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
'No brainer' as Dorrington returns to Dons on loan
Alfie Dorrington has returned to Aberdeen on loan from Tottenham Hotspur for the 2025-26 season. Dorrington, 20, initially arrived at Pittodrie in January and helped the Dons win the Scottish Cup. His 23rd Aberdeen appearance of the season was a starting place in the final against Celtic, his own goal giving the holders the lead before Jimmy Thelin's side prevailed on penalties following a 1-1 draw. "I had six months here last season, and it was the best six months of my footballing life; winning the cup, playing lots of games, gaining new experiences," said Dorrington. "As soon as I heard Aberdeen had come back in for me it was a no brainer, I just wanted to meet the team straight away." Dorrington added he is looking forward to playing in front of Aberdeen supporters again, "especially on European nights". Thelin's side enter the Europa League at the play-off stage and start their season with a trip to face Hearts in the Scottish Premiership on 4 August. "He played an important part in the squad in the second half of the season and with the campaign ahead we will need strength in depth to be competitive across all competitions," said manager Thelin. "Alfie settled well and made a real contribution so it's always pleasing when a player shows a strong desire to be at the club. "He recognised this is a good opportunity for him to be playing his football at a high level and in a good environment where he can continue to develop." Aberdeen and Luton apart on Morris valuation Visit our Aberdeen page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Aberdeen news notifications in the BBC Sport app
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Why is Dons flier Morris in demand?
The name Shady Mo is sung from the Pittodrie stands with pride week in, week out... but for how much longer? Aberdeen's player of the year Shayden Morris is of interest to English League One side Luton Town following a standout campaign for Jimmy Thelin's men. Dubbed a super-sub for much of last season - given he only started 11 Scottish Premiership games despite featuring in all 38 - the pacy winger scored three goals and provided six assists in the top flight (the joint most at Aberdeen with Jamie McGrath), with a further two goals and seven assists in the domestic cups. Most notably, he whipped in the cross that Kasper Schmeichel fumbled into his own net for Aberdeen's equaliser on their way to winning the Scottish Cup in May. That action was a staple throughout his season, too. According to FotMob, Morris delivered 15 successful crosses in the league, with an accuracy of 64%. The 23-year-old also ranked very well across successful dribbles, touches in the opposition box and duels won. No player at Aberdeen had more successful take-ons (45) than the former Fleetwood Town wide man, who instigated more fast breaks (eight) than any of his team-mates too. Impressive stats on the surface, even more so when Morris' limited game-time is factored in. With Morris now into the final year of his contract at Pittodrie, and Luton pondering a third bid, his future is in the balance. Dons fans, how do you feel about Luton's move for Morris? Is he must-keep for Thelin this summer? Let us know your thoughts here.
