Loads of huff and puff but no shots on target in the first league match of the season at The Tony Macaroni Arena against Livingston.We look back on that one, (but thankfully not for long), because this weekend Champions Celtic are the first visitors to Pittodrie this league campaign. We preview that as well as casting a glance at our potential European opponents.There's The Dons Under 18s and Aberdeen FC Women too. Plus, we're across the country and down the divisions following the fortunes of Cove, Peterhead, the North East Highland League teams and Juniors. This week there's also tennis and news from the World Cycling Championships in Glasgow. As always, the show features expert contribution and analysis from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis Support the show

Loads of huff and puff but no shots on target in the first league match of the season at The Tony Macaroni Arena against Livingston. We look back on that one, (but thankfully not for long), because this weekend Champions Celtic are the first visitors to Pittodrie this league campaign.  We preview that as well as casting a glance at our potential European opponents. There's The Dons Under 18s and Aberdeen FC Women too.  Plus, we're across the country and down the divisions following the fortunes of Cove, Peterhead, the North East Highland League teams and Juniors.  This week there's also tennis and news from the World Cycling Championships in Glasgow.  As always, the show features expert contribution and analysis from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 86 - 08/08/23

And......we're back in the room.As the Dons prepare to embark upon Season 23/24, we cast our collective eye over all the goings on, the ins and outs of the close season since we last convened.We chat new signings, and preview the Livingston match this coming weekend.Plus, as always we're down the divisions and across the country to follow the fortunes of Cove and Peterhead as well as all the Highland League and Junior action.Pittodrie P.S. features expert opinion from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie, and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

And......we're back in the room. As the Dons prepare to embark upon Season 23/24, we cast our collective eye over all the goings on, the ins and outs of the close season since we last convened. We chat new signings, and preview the Livingston match this coming weekend. Plus, as always we're down the divisions and across the country to follow the fortunes of Cove and Peterhead as well as all the Highland League and Junior action. Pittodrie P.S. features expert opinion from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie, and is hosted by John Mellis. <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S - Episode 85 - 01/08/23

We look back at the matches against St Mirren at Pittodrie and Celtic at Celtic Park. Thank God that one didn't count.And there's the final news of the season from  Aberdeen U18s, along with a hat-tip to some of their even younger compatriots. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

We look back at the matches against St Mirren at Pittodrie and Celtic at Celtic Park. Thank God that one didn't count. And there's the final news of the season from  Aberdeen U18s, along with a hat-tip to some of their even younger compatriots.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 84 - 30/05/23

We look back at the match against Hearts at Tynecastle and ahead to St Mirren at Pittodrie on Wednesday and away at Celtic Park this coming weekend. And there's the latest news from  Aberdeen Women and the Dons U18s. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

We look back at the match against Hearts at Tynecastle and ahead to St Mirren at Pittodrie on Wednesday and away at Celtic Park this coming weekend.  And there's the latest news from  Aberdeen Women and the Dons U18s.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 83 - 23/05/23

We look back at the match against Hibs at Pittodrie and ahead to Hearts at Tynecastle this coming weekend. And there's the latest news from  Aberdeen Women (in a week where they secured their top flight status) and the Dons U18s. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

We look back at the match against Hibs at Pittodrie and ahead to Hearts at Tynecastle this coming weekend.  And there's the latest news from  Aberdeen Women (in a week where they secured their top flight status) and the Dons U18s.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 82 - 16/05/23

We look back at the match against Rangers at Ibrox and ahead to Hibs at Pittodrie as the Gothenburg Greats prepare to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the club's greatest ever achievement......so far.And there's the latest news from  Aberdeen Women and U18s. Plus, we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead and The  Juniors. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

We look back at the match against Rangers at Ibrox and ahead to Hibs at Pittodrie as the Gothenburg Greats prepare to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the club's greatest ever achievement......so far. And there's the latest news from  Aberdeen Women and U18s.  Plus, we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead and The  Juniors.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 81 - 09/05/23

We discuss the full time appointment of Barry Robson and Steve Agnew and look ahead to the first of the post split matches  against Rangers. And there's the latest news from  Aberdeen Women and U18s. Plus, we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

We discuss the full time appointment of Barry Robson and Steve Agnew and look ahead to the first of the post split matches  against Rangers.  And there's the latest news from  Aberdeen Women and U18s.  Plus, we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 80 - 02/05/23

In this episode, no frivolity whatsoever. We look back at the match against Rangers, and as luck would have it, having recored at 10am on Tuesday, speculate who we might be playing next,  given the post split fixtures hadn't been announced. For the record we speculated correctly. We also review a great week for Aberdeen Women and a disappointing one for the U18s. And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

In this episode, no frivolity whatsoever.  We look back at the match against Rangers, and as luck would have it, having recored at 10am on Tuesday, speculate who we might be playing next,  given the post split fixtures hadn't been announced.  For the record we speculated correctly.  We also review a great week for Aberdeen Women and a disappointing one for the U18s.  And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 79 - 25/04/23

6 wins in a row for Barry Robson's Reds. We look back over the Ross County game and ahead to Rangers this Sunday afternoon. An uncharacteristic week for Aberdeen U18s as they lost two games on the bounce away to Dundee United and Hearts, but Aberdeen Women managed to win against Hamilton making their life in the closing few matches in SWPL 1 more encouraging. And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

6 wins in a row for Barry Robson's Reds.  We look back over the Ross County game and ahead to Rangers this Sunday afternoon.  An uncharacteristic week for Aberdeen U18s as they lost two games on the bounce away to Dundee United and Hearts, but Aberdeen Women managed to win against Hamilton making their life in the closing few matches in SWPL 1 more encouraging.  And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 78 18/04/23

Barry Robson fashioned yet another win, this time over the manager who brought him to the Dons as a player. We look back over the Kilmarnock game and ahead to Ross County this Friday evening. Aberdeen U18s played their second match in a double header against St Mirren, this time at Cormack Park. And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

Barry Robson fashioned yet another win, this time over the manager who brought him to the Dons as a player.  We look back over the Kilmarnock game and ahead to Ross County this Friday evening.  Aberdeen U18s played their second match in a double header against St Mirren, this time at Cormack Park.  And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 77 - 10/04/23

A weekly look at everything Aberdeen FC hosted by Dave MacDermid, Andrew Shinie and John Mellis. Plus Cove Rangers, Peterhead, Highland League and more, as we spotlight all kinds of sport from the North East Of Scotland, or featuring competitors from our part of the world.

As Barry Robson cements his appointment (at least to the end of the season) with a win, we look back upon the victory at St Johnstone, and ahead to the next match at home, when Kilmarnock visit for Easter. Aberdeen U18s get back in the bit with victory in the first of back to back clashes with St Mirren, but Aberdeen Women drop a lead again. Plus, we review the Scottish Nation Team's magnificent victory over Spain.And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

As Barry Robson cements his appointment (at least to the end of the season) with a win, we look back upon the victory at St Johnstone, and ahead to the next match at home, when Kilmarnock visit for Easter.  Aberdeen U18s get back in the bit with victory in the first of back to back clashes with St Mirren, but Aberdeen Women drop a lead again.  Plus, we review the Scottish Nation Team's magnificent victory over Spain. And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 76 - 04/04/23

With no Dons First Team Match to look back on, Episode 75 begins with AFC Women's game against Glasgow Women, and forward to Aberdeen FC U18s upcoming double header versus St Mirren, as well as the trip to St Johnstone on Saturday for the senior team. Plus, we review the Scottish Nation Team's performance against Cyprus and our prospects versus Spain. And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

With no Dons First Team Match to look back on, Episode 75 begins with AFC Women's game against Glasgow Women, and forward to Aberdeen FC U18s upcoming double header versus St Mirren, as well as the trip to St Johnstone on Saturday for the senior team.  Plus, we review the Scottish Nation Team's performance against Cyprus and our prospects versus Spain.  And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 75 - 28/03/23

Episode 74 looks back at Saturday's match against Hearts, and forward to St Johnstone on April 1st.We're with the young Dons too as they hit a bump in their campaign against Hibs. Aberdeen Women try to figure out how to hold onto a lead  as they get ready to try and retain their top flight status now the league split's taken place. And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

Episode 74 looks back at Saturday's match against Hearts, and forward to St Johnstone on April 1st. We're with the young Dons too as they hit a bump in their campaign against Hibs.  Aberdeen Women try to figure out how to hold onto a lead  as they get ready to try and retain their top flight status now the league split's taken place.  And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 74 - 21/03/23

Episode 73 doesn't have a match to look back over because last weekend was Scottish Cup weekend, and ....don't make me say it! Instead we focus on previewing the Hearts game at Pittodrie this coming Saturday and ask what our aspirations should be for the remainder of the campaign?We're with the young Dons too as the Under 18s march ever closer to  hopefully a title-winning season.Aberdeen Women grabbed the lead in their match against Motherwell and then relinquished it again before half time, going on to lose the game to their visitors. Can they retain their place in the top flight by winning enough of their remaining futures post split?And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis.Our Third Amigo, Dave Macdermid is missing in action again this week, but we hope to call him up to the senior squad again soon.Support the show

Episode 73 doesn't have a match to look back over because last weekend was Scottish Cup weekend, and ....don't make me say it!  Instead we focus on previewing the Hearts game at Pittodrie this coming Saturday and ask what our aspirations should be for the remainder of the campaign? We're with the young Dons too as the Under 18s march ever closer to  hopefully a title-winning season. Aberdeen Women grabbed the lead in their match against Motherwell and then relinquished it again before half time, going on to lose the game to their visitors. Can they retain their place in the top flight by winning enough of their remaining futures post split? And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis. Our Third Amigo, Dave Macdermid is missing in action again this week, but we hope to call him up to the senior squad again soon.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 73 - 14/03/23

Episode 72 looks back over last weekend's match against  Dundee United, (making it 3 wins from 4 for Barry Robson as interim manager), and ahead to the Hearts game at Pittodrie on the 18th. Apparently there's some other competition taking place this weekend that we didn't enter this season. Oh well...We're with the young Dons too as the Under 18s march ever closer to  hopefully a title-winning season.Aberdeen Women produce a couple of unexpected results against Hibs and Partick Thistle.And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis.Our Third Amigo, Dave Macdermid is missing in action again this week, but we hope to call him up to the senior squad again soon.Support the show

Episode 72 looks back over last weekend's match against  Dundee United, (making it 3 wins from 4 for Barry Robson as interim manager), and ahead to the Hearts game at Pittodrie on the 18th.  Apparently there's some other competition taking place this weekend that we didn't enter this season. Oh well... We're with the young Dons too as the Under 18s march ever closer to  hopefully a title-winning season. Aberdeen Women produce a couple of unexpected results against Hibs and Partick Thistle. And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis. Our Third Amigo, Dave Macdermid is missing in action again this week, but we hope to call him up to the senior squad again soon.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 72 - 07/03/23

Episode 71 looks back over last weekend's match against Livingston and ahead to this weekend coming versus manager-less rudderless Dundee United, asking - we couldn't again, could we?Tragically, we live in a time where the answer to all measures of reassurance regarding the Dons can be delivered with a forlorn look to nowhere special in the distance and a misty-eyed sighing response of 'Darvel'. We're with the young Dons too as the Under 18s march ever closer to the top of the table and hopefully a title winning season.Not so the fortunes of Aberdeen Women as they met Glasgow City for the second time in as many games. And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis.Our Third Amigo, Dave Macdermid is missing in action this week, but we hope to call him up to the senior squad again soon. Support the show

Episode 71 looks back over last weekend's match against Livingston and ahead to this weekend coming versus manager-less rudderless Dundee United, asking - we couldn't again, could we? Tragically, we live in a time where the answer to all measures of reassurance regarding the Dons can be delivered with a forlorn look to nowhere special in the distance and a misty-eyed sighing response of 'Darvel'.  We're with the young Dons too as the Under 18s march ever closer to the top of the table and hopefully a title winning season. Not so the fortunes of Aberdeen Women as they met Glasgow City for the second time in as many games.  And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis. Our Third Amigo, Dave Macdermid is missing in action this week, but we hope to call him up to the senior squad again soon. <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 71 - 28/02/23

Episode 70 should bring some sort of fanfare with it, but unfortunately we have to review a 4-0 defeat at Celtic Park.  We look ahead to this weekend's match against Livingston too, and ask what or who comes next in the game of Football Manager - Dons Edition?We're with the young Dons too as the Under 18s do what the senior team couldn't by recording a victory over Celtic.And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. As always, the show features expert contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie, and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Episode 70 should bring some sort of fanfare with it, but unfortunately we have to review a 4-0 defeat at Celtic Park.   We look ahead to this weekend's match against Livingston too, and ask what or who comes next in the game of Football Manager - Dons Edition? We're with the young Dons too as the Under 18s do what the senior team couldn't by recording a victory over Celtic. And we're down the divisions and across the country for Cove, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors.  As always, the show features expert contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie, and is hosted by John Mellis.  <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 70 - 21/02/23

Hello, and Happy Alantine's Day, our inaugural celebration of love and adoration for our new CEO Alan Burrows. We discuss the difference he's made to Motherwell in his time there and what he might do in a similar post for the Dons. We preview Celtic V Aberdeen, and look back over the week of fixtures for the Dons Under 18s,  Aberdeen Women, Cove Rangers, Peterhead, the Highland League and Juniors.As always, Pittodrie PS features Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

Hello, and Happy Alantine's Day, our inaugural celebration of love and adoration for our new CEO Alan Burrows.  We discuss the difference he's made to Motherwell in his time there and what he might do in a similar post for the Dons.  We preview Celtic V Aberdeen, and look back over the week of fixtures for the Dons Under 18s,  Aberdeen Women, Cove Rangers, Peterhead, the Highland League and Juniors. As always, Pittodrie PS features Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 69 - 14/02/23

It's a new Don, it's a new day, and I feel good.  Two games to recap with St Mirren and Motherwell in the rear view. Ross McCrorie featured for longer in the Red TV film at half time than he did in the match itself against St Mirren, and from that point it was always going to be an uphill struggle, but in Barry's second game in interim charge, his first win against a Motherwell side which offered little in reply. And, we check in with the Under 18s,  Aberdeen Women, Cove Rangers, Peterhead, the Highland League and Juniors.As always, Pittodrie PS features Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

It's a new Don, it's a new day, and I feel good.   Two games to recap with St Mirren and Motherwell in the rear view.  Ross McCrorie featured for longer in the Red TV film at half time than he did in the match itself against St Mirren, and from that point it was always going to be an uphill struggle, but in Barry's second game in interim charge, his first win against a Motherwell side which offered little in reply.  And, we check in with the Under 18s,  Aberdeen Women, Cove Rangers, Peterhead, the Highland League and Juniors. As always, Pittodrie PS features Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 68 - 07/02/23

Let the group therapy commence.Just when you think things can't get worse, invariably they always do - BUT hopefully we've rock-bottomed out. Quick, somebody light a candle. We look back at the Dons against Hibs, (but not for long), and ahead to St Mirren on Wednesday followed by Motherwell this coming weekend. And, we check in with the Under 18s, Cove Rangers, Peterhead as well as Aberdeen Women - the one team  this week chalking up a win.As always, Pittodrie PS features Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

Let the group therapy commence. Just when you think things can't get worse, invariably they always do - BUT hopefully we've rock-bottomed out.  Quick, somebody light a candle.  We look back at the Dons against Hibs, (but not for long), and ahead to St Mirren on Wednesday followed by Motherwell this coming weekend.  And, we check in with the Under 18s, Cove Rangers, Peterhead as well as Aberdeen Women - the one team  this week chalking up a win. As always, Pittodrie PS features Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PittodriePS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 67 - 31/01/23

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