The ABZ Football Podcast

Hold the bus, two wins on the spin? The full contingent of the ABZFP are back as we cast our eyes over Saturday's late, late show in Paisley that saw Marko Lazetic's stunning injury time goal burst the SMISA hoodoo and lift the Dons off the foot of the table. We check in with our loanees, the Quines and we preview Thursday's trip to Athens in the company of Greg Gavalas from the Hellas Footy Podcast. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Gary's on holiday which means Gav and Graham are here to guide you through the murky waters of an international break and look ahead to our return to Premiership action on Saturday as we face St. Mirren at the SMISA. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

4 goals! A win! Is HMS Piss The League back afloat? Maybe not quite but indulge us as we look back on a fine afternoon's work at Pittodrie that sees us get a whole bunch of monkeys off our backs with a 4-0 thumping of Dundee. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

An encouraging but, ultimately, losing display against Shakhtar on Thursday night - are there signs that Jimmy Thelin is about to turn things around? Gary & Gavin pick through our Conference League opener before turning our attention to the visit of Dundee to Pittodrie on Sunday. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Graham is back as we look back on a kind of improved(ish) performance in the first half at Fir Park before the Dons manage to contrive to throw away at least a point in the closing stages. Was this enough to give us hope that Jimmy might be willing to change or is it just prolonging the obvious? We are joined by Dima Prasolov of The Miner's Weekly to give us the lowdown on our Ukranian opponents as the Conference League kicks off on Thursday night at Pittodrie. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Yeesh. Jimmy Thelin stumbles from one shitshow to another as we look back on the woeful defeat at Tannadice on Tuesday night that just serves to heap more pressure on the Swede before his hapless Dons travel to face Motherwell on Saturday. Fun. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Well.. if you thought last week was depressing... Join us as we pick the bones out of our League Cup Quarter Final defeat to Motherwell and look ahead (LOL) to our trip to United on Tuesday. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Despite the promise that comes with a number of new signings, the Dons failed to get the three points that we craved v Livingston - is this now a crisis or are we a bit unlucky with how things are panning out? Gary & Gavin digest Saturday's "action" before turning our attention to the visit of Motherwell in the Premier Sports Cup on Saturday.

Gav & Gary are back to look at all the latest news from AB24 and we turn our attention to the visit of Livingston to Pittodrie on Saturday. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

A bleak Sunday at Pittodrie as Falkirk recorded a first top flight win in 15 years at the expense of the Dons - Gary & Gavin look back on our latest disappointment before reflecting on an exciting Deadline Day down AB24 way. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Join us as we look back on our defeat in Bucharest on Thursday evening, we take a look at the Conference League league stage draw and then turn our attention to the visit of Falkirk to Pittodrie on Sunday. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

A couple of nights removed from a pulsating first leg with FCSB in the Playoff Round of the Europa League, join the boys as we reflect on a night of "what could've been" at Pittodrie before we turn our attention to the away leg on Thursday. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The Dons are off and running with a comfortable 3-0 win in sunny Greenock, leaving the central belt media disappointed. The boys are here to run the rule over Yengi's first goal, a first strike in red for Heltne Nilsen & a delightful piece of tomfoolery by Leighton Clarkson before we turn our attention to a return to the European stage as we host FCSB on Thursday. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Another mini.... Another signing for the Dons. This time it's Serbian striker, Marko Lazetić who joins up with the Famous as the 21 year old arrives from AC Milan. Gary is joined by Richard Wilson of the History of Yugoslav Football podcast to get the low-down on our newest signing.

A mini-episode of the show as we are joined by Dennis Liljerberg to get the downlow on our newest recruit, 20 year old Swedish winger, Kenan Bilalović.

A look back on Sunday's defeat to Celtic before all attention turns to a first trip to Greenock since 2012 on Sunday. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Another season, another defeat at Tynecastle. Join the boys as we look back on the season opener in Gorgie before turning our attention to the visit of Scottish Cup runners-up, Celtic, to Pittodrie on Sunday. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The boys are back to preview the start of the SPFL Premiership campaign at Tynecastle on Monday evening. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The boys are back to cast our collective eyes over the defeat to Ipswich in our final pre-season game before turning our attention to the latest news emanating from AB24 and a look at our loanees in loan watch. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Gary & Graham are here looking back at the latest week of news down AB24 way as we reflect on the signing of Alfie Dorrington and our pre-season outings at Fulham & Formartine. We check in with our loanees in Loan Watch before turning our attention to the makeup of our squad and ponder just what we need ahead of the start of the season. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Gary, Gavin and Graham try not to take too much notice of our opening pre-season games before we show just how little we know about the game with our 2025-26 Season Predictor. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The legend that is Andy Murray returns to the show as he joins Gary & Gavin to talk through the week that has been as we edge ever closer towards the start of the new season and we look back on the final stages of last season, culminating in that wonderous afternoon at Hampden Park. Support Andy's Great North Run fundraiser here -> https://www.justgiving.com/page/andyhmurray Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Another mini, and you know what that means.... Yes, the Dons are back at it - a 6th summer signing arrives in the form of 22 year old Frenchman, Adil Aouchiche, arriving on a season-long loan from English Premier League side, Sunderland. The Dons holding an option to buy as well on the PSG Youth graduate. Gary checks in with Stephen from the Wise Men Say podcast to get the lowdown on our new signing.

Another mini, that means another signing. Yes, the Dons are back at it - a 5th summer recruit in the form of Kjartan Már Kjartansson - the 18 year old central midfielder arriving on a 4 year deal. Gary checks in with Icelandic football expert, Orri Rafn Sigurdarson for his thoughts on our new player.

Gary, Gav & Graham are back alongside the one and only Mark Simpson as we bring you Part 3 of our 24-25 Season Review. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Barely a month past the glory of Hampden, the SPFL Premiership fixtures are out, we take a look at how they have panned out for the Dandy Dons before Gary & Gav bring you Part 2 of our patented End of Season review! Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Aberdeen FC - Scottish Cup Winners - never going to get old, is it? Welcome back to the show, Gary & Gav are here to look back on the week that has been before we bring you Part 1 of our patented End of Season review! Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Did we mention that we'd won the Scottish Cup? Welcome to Episode 238 of the show as the three of us look back over the latest news coming out of Pittodrie this week, mainly focussing in on our newest signings, Emmanual Gyamfi & Kusini Yengi before we then look back at our season predictor and check out just how little we know about football after all! Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Another mini? Yes, the Dons with another signing this summer with the acquisition of Emmanuel Gyamfi from FC Schalke 04 for an undisclosed fee. Gary is joined by VVV Venlo fan, Joey Steegh, who watched Gyamfi in the Erste Divise last season.

A week on from the glory of Hampden and, let's be honest, no-one is really ready to move on from that afternoon. So, we are back with a quick rattle around the latest news from the Club before we turn the show over to you, the ABZFP Solar System to provide us your reflections on our Scottish Cup victory over Celtic last weekend. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

We believed and they delivered. Gary, Gavin & Graham are back with hoarse voices and a touch of the ol' emotions to look back on an astounding afternoon at Hampden Park as the Dons end 35 years of hurt to bring the Scottish Cup back to the North East for the first time since 1990. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

And so... it all comes down to this. Can the Dons overturn the odds and bring the Scottish Cup back to the North-East after a 35 year wait? Does Jimmy Thelin have a cunning plan up his sleeve for countering Celtic at Hampden? All of the above, and much more, pondered over in our preview of Saturday's showpiece in this special episode. Believe. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Well. That was a thing. The 2024/25 SPFL Premiership comes to a shuddering halt at Tannadice with a desperate defeat to United that sees the Dons fall to a 5th place finish in the league. Gary & Graham are here to look back at this one and we keep the Scottish Cup Final chat to a minimum ahead of a separate episode later this week. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Friend of the show, Jamie Buchan returns to join Gary to look back on Wednesday's miserable result against Celtic that saw the battle for 3rd end with a whimper and we look ahead to Saturday's visit to Tannadice in a 4th place shoot-out. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The Dons make our first acquisition ahead of next season with the signing of Nicolas Milanović from Western Sydney Wanderers on a four-year deal following the conclusion of the Wanderers' season with defeat to Melbourne Victory in the A-League Quarter Final Play-Off at the weekend. Gary is joined by Sacha Pisani to get the lowdown on our new winger.

A look back at a capitulation for the ages at Ibrox before turning our attention to the midweek visit of Celtic to Pittodrie. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Ugh - the Dons' improved run of form comes to a grinding halt, once again, in Paisley - the boys are here to pore over the performance before turning our attention to a trip to Ibrox next weekend. We also check in with our loanees, the Young Team and the Quines. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Welcome to EP230 of the ABZFP as we look back on a weekend that saw the Dons end Hibs' unbeaten run and join the Leith side on 53 points as the race for 3rd heats up in the Premiership. We look back over the Quines visit to Hampden in their Scottish Cup Semi-Final, check in with the Young Team and look at what our loanees have been up to before turning our attention to Saturday's visit to Paisley as the Dons look to continue a fine run of form. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Hello! Welcome along to Episode 229 of the ABZ Football Podcast where, for the first time in this show's storied history, we have a Scottish Cup Semi-Final win to talk about as the Dons book their place in the May showpiece with a last-gasp (and bloody hilarious) 2-1 win over Hearts on Saturday. We look back over the Quines win over Queens' Park, check in with the Young Team and look at what our loanees have been up to before turning our attention to Saturday's visit to Pittodrie of in-form Hibs. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The gang is back together as we pore over the 2-2 draw with Sevco on Sunday afternoon before turning our attention to the massive Scottish Cup Semi-Final with Hearts next weekend. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Gav and Graham are here to look back on our win in Dingwall before turning our attention to the visit of Sevco to Pittodrie on Sunday. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

It's a week off for lazy bastards, Gary and Graham which means Gav is in the hotseat with a return to the show for Mark "Simmo" Simpson as we look back at Saturday's visit to Pittodrie of Motherwell in the SPFL Premiership and pose the question, was that our most complete performance under Jimmy T? We also check in with our loanees in Loan Watch and the Quines before we look ahead to our second visit of the season to Dingwall. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Welcome to a very special episode of the ABZFP as we sit down with the Dons' greatest No.5, the one and only Alex McLeish, as we pose him 5 questions from our paid subscribers at abzfootballpodcast.com. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Gary & Gavin are back in the hotseat as we look ahead to Saturday's visit to Pittodrie of Motherwell in the SPFL Premiership and we also check in with our loanees in Loan Watch. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

It's just Gary & Gavin this week as we look back at the snoozefest that was St. Johnstone 0-0 Aberdeen. We also check in with the Young Team, the Quines and our loanees. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The boys are back to look at our Scottish Cup Quarter-Final win over the Spiders of Queen's Park. We also check in with the Young Team, the Quines and our loanees before turning our attention to our visit to Perth on Saturday. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

It's a return of a full compliment of the lads on the ABZFP this week as Gavin returns and we take a look back at a dramatic afternoon of SPFL Premiership action at Pittodrie as Kevin Nisbet's double saw the Dons rescue a point against United. We check in with the Young Team, the Quines and our loanees before turning our attention to our Scottish Cup Quarter Final tie with Queen's Park on Saturday. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Gary & Graham are here to look back on Tuesday night's disappointing 5-1 defeat at Parkhead. Fun. Also here - an exclusive interview with Scott Booth as the Quines return to action on Sunday against The Spartans before we look ahead to the visit of Jim Goodwin's Dundee United to Pittodrie on Sunday afternoon. Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The Dons make it 2 league wins in a row thanks to Oday Dabbagh's first goal for the Club as Jimmy Thelin's men retain a hold of 3rd spot. Gary and Graham are here to look over the action as Kilmarnock's anti-football is dispatched and we look ahead to our visit to Celtic Park on Tuesday. Keep us fueled for future episodes by buying us a beer or coffee over at - https://ko-fi.com/abzfootballpodcast Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The Dons are back? Gary & Graham are here to look back on the win over Dundee that sees us back into 3rd and suddenly all is to play for once again! We also check in with our loanees & the Quines before turning our attention to the visit of Killie to Pittodrie on Saturday. Keep us fueled for future episodes by buying us a beer or coffee over at - https://ko-fi.com/abzfootballpodcast Follow us on our social media channels:- Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast