The ABZ Football Podcast

A stroll in the park v Kelty sees the Dons make it into the Last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup with the minimum of fuss - Gav & Gary are here to look back on that one and ahead to our league curtain raiser v Heart of Midlothian on Saturday.   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 3 from 3 in the Premier Sports Group stage with a comfortable 4-1 win over Queen of the South in midweek.  Gary & Gav are here to look back over that one before turning our attention to a first ever meeting with Kelty Hearts on Saturday at Pittodrie.    Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The boys are all back in the hotseat to look back on our 2-1 win over Queen's Park on Saturday before turning our attention to our visit to Palmerston Park on Wednesday evening and we bring you our patented 2026-27 Season Predictor!   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Gav & Graham remain in the hotseat as our 2026-27 season gets up and running with a 2-0 win at Brora Rangers in the League Cup.  The boys look over the latest news emerging from AB24 before turning their attention to our Pittodrie opener as Queen's Park travel North on Saturday.

Gav & Graham are here to run the rule over our final pre-season outing at Linfield and we are joined by the P&J's Highland League oracle, Callum Law, to preview the Premier Sports Cup opener with the reigning Highland League champions, Brora Rangers, on Tuesday evening.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The Dons are in the Netherlands as pre-season is well and truly up and running.  The boys are here to look at the latest news from AB24 and our friendly v FC Twente.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Gav & Graham bring you the latest news from the Club as we start our pre-season preparations in earnest.

Jamie Buchan joins Gary & Gav as we look at 3 new signings, a couple of contract renewals & the release of the Premiership fixture card for next season before we bring the curtain down on last season with Part 4 of our 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

Jonny Main is in the hotseat this week as we take a look back on a week of news from AB24 and bring you Part 3 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

UMC member, Bob Moore, joins the show as we look back on the latest news from the Club this week, ponder just exactly what Stewart Milne's legacy is and bring you Part 2 of our 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

A fourth new recruit of the window - a look at Dan Happe alongside Steve from the Orient Outlook Podcast.

Andy Murray returns to the show as we cast our eyes over the latest news from AB24 this week as the Dons make a triple signing swoop, the Quines ensure their SWPL1 status and then the boys turn our attention to Part 1 of our 2025-26 Season Review.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The boys are here to react to the news that Graeme Shinnie will depart after the expiry of his contract, we look at the others who join the future endeavour list and bring you the results of our 2025-26 Predictor.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

A free header in the dying moments of the game - Dundee take the points and leap to 8th.  A fitting way for the SPFL Premiership season to be brought to a conclusion.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Hang in there folks... just one more game to go.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

We are joined by Gothenburg Great and bona-fide Aberdeen legend, Neil Simpson, to talk about his new book "Simmy" and we pose our eight questions to our Greatest No. 8.   You can pick up a signed & dedicated copy of "Simmy" at NeilSimpson8.com

A 2-0 win for the Dons over Jim Goodwin's Dundee United on Saturday sees the us mathematically secure our SPFL Premiership status for another season - Gary & Graham are here to look over that and ahead to the prospect of consigning St. Mirren to the playoffs on Tuesday.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The Dons fail to pick up the 3 points in West Lothian on Friday night but with results elsewhere this weekend, we are all but safe with our SPFL Premiership status secured for another year.  The boys are back to look at this one and then ahead to our penultimate home game against United next Saturday.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast  

A second win on the bounce sees the Dons all but secure SPFL Premiership safety.  Gary & Graham are here to look back over the 1-0 win over Killie & ahead to our visit to Livingston on Friday.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast   https://www.nutmegmagazine.co.uk/ - Pick up your discount on the World Cup Issue by using the code ABZ at checkout!  

A quiet week down AB24 way but Gary & Gavin are here to look back on the latest news and ahead to our clash with Kilmarnock next weekend.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

As we close in on our 300th episode, what better way to celebrate than a return to our patented interviews as we sit down with 2025 Scottish Cup winner, Dante Polvara.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

A milestone 300th (full) episode of the ABZFP and we celebrate with a WIN!  The boys are here to look back at the first win of the Stephen Robinson era and ponder if one more win will do us.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Gary's away but we've brought in some additional firepower to look over a miserable defeat at the SMISA on Saturday and ahead to next weekend's visit of Hibs to Pittodrie.    Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

A look ahead to a massive game at St. Mirren on Saturday in a bona-fide relegation 6-pointer.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The Dons lose again and the manager throws the players under the bus in his post-match interview. Fun times.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The Stephen Robinson-era takes hold at Pittodrie as the Northern Irishman oversees a drab 1-1 draw at home to Falkirk.  Gav & Gary are here to look over that one and ahead to a trip to Govan next weekend to take on Rangers.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Yes.  The Dons spend 2 months fucking about and decide to appoint a guy who was available all along. Gav, Graham & Gary are here to digest the news that Stephen Robinson is our new manager and ask just where does this leave Lutz Pfannenstiel?  

Ugh.   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 a decade without a league win at Pittodrie over Celtic as we surrender to a 2-1 defeat on Wednesday evening, Gav & Gary are here to look over that one and ahead to a season-defining meeting with Dunfermline Athletic on Saturday evening as our defence of the Scottish Cup reaches the Quarter Final stage.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Another game away from Pittodrie, another game with no shots on target.  The Dons make it all too comfortable for Hearts to take the points - Gary & Graham are here to look back at that and ahead to our rearranged game with Celtic on Wednesday.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

An entirely forgetabble evening of football at Tannadice on Tuesday sees the spoils shared as the Dons notch a first clean sheet since November 30th.  Gav & Gary look back at that one before turning our eyes to a second trip of the campaign to Gorgie to take on Hearts.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Just when you think it's safe to come out of the water...  The Dons follow up a huge win over Motherwell in midweek with a defeat to Dundee as the Dens Park side register a first win at Pittodrie in 22 years.  The full crew are back to look at that one and ahead to Tuesday's trip to Tannadice.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Aberdeen return to Premiership action on Saturday as we host Dundee at Pittodrie - can the Dons take some confidence and form out of our win over Motherwell in midweek and start to put some distance between ourselves and the dreaded playoff battle?  Gary & Gavin are here to look ahead to this one.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

The Dons are into the Quarter Finals of the Scottish Cup - recording a first ever win over Motherwell at Pittodrie in the Cup in a madcap 90 minutes that saw 3 red cards, 2 goals and a masterclass of refereeing from John Beaton.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Another trip to Fir Park, another 2-0 defeat for the Dons.  Gary & Graham are here to look back over this one and then we turn our attention to a season-defining clash at Pittodrie as the sides lock horns again on Wednesday evening in the Scottish Cup.   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 at the week that's been, discuss the slow pace of our managerial search and preview Sunday's trip to Fir Park.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

A week of no on field action but plenty of off field chat... Gav, Graham and a returning Mark Simpson chew over the rumour mill before reviewing our midweek visit to Tannadice whilst checking in with 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

A lamentably abject showing from Aberdeen on Saturday afternoon sees Killie stroll to the three points and leave us wondering, once again, just what the f*ck is going on at our football club?  Gav & Gary are here to look back over the latest disasterclass down AB24 way before analysing our transfer window activities as the clock ticks down to 11pm.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

A sixth January recruit at Pittodrie as German midfielder, Dennis Geiger arrives on loan from Hoffenheim!   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 signing No. 5 in this January window with the acquisition of Nigerian midfielder, Afeez Aremu from FC Kaiserslauten.   Gary is joined by FCK fan, Jeremy Geib, to get the lowdown on our new recruit.

A six-star showing for the Dons as the Lions of Livi are mauled in the howling rain in an entertaining AF afternoon at Pittodrie.  The boys are back to look over that one and to preview the trip to Kilmarnock next weekend.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

We make our way past the potential banana skin that was Raith in the 4th Round, setting up a tasty looking 5th Round tie with Motherwell in the Scottish Cup.   Gary & Gavin are here to look back on that win over the Kirkcaldy outfit before turning our attention to the visit of the Livi Lions to Pittodrie next weekend.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Another miserable afternoon at Pittodrie sees the Dons slump to a 2-0 defeat at home to Rangers.  The boys are here to look at whether the players are getting off too lightly, where the finger of blame lies and how we get ourselves out of this mess before turning our attention to the visit of Raith Rovers next weekend as our defence of the Scottish Cup gets underway.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

A look back at Peter Leven's first game back in charge of his third spell as interim manager before looking at some of the Solar System's thoughts on runners & riders for the managerial hotseat before turning our attention onto the visit of Rangers 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

We had recorded the full episode with all 3 of us back in the hotseat to look at the defeat to Falkirk & talk about Tuesday at Ibrox before "BREAKING NEWS" took hold and we look back, quickly, at the news that Jimmy Thelin had left the Club on Sunday evening.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Our final league game of 2025 at Easter Road reviewed - to quote one John Cena - the time is now.  Thanks Jimmy for your efforts and for delivering us the Scottish Cup in May but this ship has now sailed.   Gary & Gav ruminate over the latest poor showing by Aberdeen and ponder if our board have the testicular fortitude required to make a critical decision in a timely manner before we turn our attention to Falkirk on Saturday.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

A final home game of 2025 and it took on the shape and form of much of the fare that the Pittodrie faithful have witnessed during this calendar year as we huffed and puffed to a 1-1 draw with Jim Goodwin's anti-football Dundee United.   Gav & Gary are here to look back at that one and ahead to our final game of the year as we travel to Leith to take on Hibs on Tuesday.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

When you need a win to get your floundering managerial career up and running, who best to provide you with a cherished present of 3 points at Christmas time?  Yes, the Dandy Dons - that's who!  Gary, Gavin & Graham are back to peek from behind the sofa at our defeat at Celtic Park on Sunday before looking ahead to the visit of Dundee United to Pittodrie on one of those days between Christmas and New Year.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Our Conference League campaign comes to an end in Prague with another disappointing result - Gary & Gavin are here to look back at that one and ahead to our meeting with Celtic on Sunday.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

A game of two halves at Pittodrie on Sunday sees the Dons take the win and continue our fine run of recent league form whilst condemning Stuart Kettlewell to the sack.  Gary, Gavin & Graham are back to look over that win and we look ahead to Thursday night's dead rubber in Czechia as the Dons travel face Sparta Prague to round off our Conference League commitments for this season.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast