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  1. Aberdeen v Ross County: Pick of the statspublished at 17:06 28 March

    Aberdeen v Ross County last 10 meetings, 4-2 wins, 14-9 goals, 4-2 clean sheetsImage source, SNS
    • Aberdeen’s Bojan Miovski has been directly involved in five goals in two league appearances against Ross County this season (three goals and two assists) with no player contributing to more against a single opponent in the Scottish Premiership this term (Simon Murray against Livingston and James Tavernier against St. Johnstone – both also five).

    • Ross County have won eight points from their last five matches in the top-flight (W2 D2 L1), the same tally as they managed across their previous 12 league games (W2 D2 L8).

    • Aberdeen are winless in each of their last six home league games (D4 L2), last going longer at Pittodrie without victory in the league between October 2002 and February 2003 (nine games).

    • Ross County lost their previous away game against Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership earlier this season 4-0 and could lose two away matches against the Dons in the same league campaign for the first time since 2016-17, when the first such defeat was also by a 4-0 scoreline.

    • Aberdeen are unbeaten in their last five top-flight meetings with Ross County (W3 D2), keeping four clean sheets in a row and winning each of their last three league games against the Staggies.

  2. Clubs 'naive' over disabled fans in Scotlandpublished at 14:42 28 March

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    Aberdeen supporter Darren Abel discusses whether Scottish football does enough for all fans, on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

  3. Do you think Aberdeen will get managerial appointment right?published at 11:17 28 March

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    Aberdeen fans, what did you make of Alan Burrows' statement regarding the club's ongoing hunt for a new manager? And do you trust the club's board to get this one right?

    Have your say here.

  4. 'Important we get this right rather than quick' - Burrowspublished at 10:56 28 March

    Alan BurrowsImage source, SNS

    Aberdeen chief executive Alan Burrows says a managerial appointment during the international break is "unlikely", but remains hopeful they can unveil their top target "very soon".

    In the statement announcing Neil Warnock's departure, chairman Dave Cormack said the Dons were at "an advanced stage" in their search to replace the Englishman, but nearly three weeks later, Peter Leven remains in interim charge.

    "The search for a manager is ongoing," Burrows said. "I would like to think it's entering the final stages.

    "Obviously we said a couple of weeks ago we'd like to appoint during the international break; that looks unlikely.

    "It's important we get this right rather than quick. The key focus for us is that the appointment is the right one long-term for Aberdeen.

    "We're hopeful the person we've earmarked and identified is someone we can appoint very soon.

    "While I accept this process has been longer than anyone would anticipate, I would like to reassure everyone that nothing has dropped in our desire to get this appointment right."

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  5. Pick your Aberdeen XI for County matchpublished at 18:57 27 March

    Aberdeen return to action following the international break by welcoming Ross County in a huge match on Saturday.

    Who should caretaker boss Peter Leven include in his XI? Pick your team here.

    Aberdeen XI
  6. 'Would be no surprise if Leven is in charge for County game'published at 10:55 27 March

    Liam McLeod
    BBC Sport Scotland

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    Despite the impact Saturday’s match at Ibrox may or may not have on both the title race and top-six jostling, there is little doubt that match of the day is at Pittodrie.

    Ross County make the journey along the A96 for a pivotal fixture in the battle to avoid the relegation play-off place.

    With Livingston all but gone, there is a battle now between Aberdeen, County, Motherwell and St Johnstone to save themselves from end-of-season nerve-fraying, with just five points between Motherwell in eighth and County in 11th.

    This is not where Aberdeen supporters expected their team to be come the spring, but it is the reality.

    Millions of pounds have been spent on a squad that has underachieved to the tune of just 30 points from 30 games.

    Still, the win at Motherwell before the international break was as welcoming as it was imperative, particularly given County’s win over Hearts in Dingwall. It also stopped the Dons equalling a club record winless run in the league.

    It seems that a huge away support is heading to the Granite City for a match that could see the teams end the day either level on points or with clear daylight between them.

    It would be no surprise if Peter Leven is handed the reins for this one as the club’s search for Barry Robson’s long-term replacement chugs its way through an eighth week.

    The good news for the Dons is that key man Bojan Miovski rediscovered his scoring touch during the break with a superbly taken goal for North Macedonia in their friendly against Moldova having gone eight games without one for his club. They need him to start firing again with a trip to doomed Livingston to come the following week.

    Most neutral observers, while acknowledging Aberdeen are in a survival battle, feel they have enough in the squad to get them over the line and keep themselves out of trouble. It’s up to those wearing the shirts to prove that that is the case.

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  7. O'Neill remains coy on Aberdeen link - gossippublished at 08:43 27 March

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    Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill remains coy about being linked with Aberdeen's vacancy after he oversaw a 1-0 win over Scotland at Hampden. (Record), external

    Defender Nicky Devlin urges Aberdeen's senior players to shoulder more responsibility. (Press and Journal - subscription), external

    Top four is "a minimum" target for the Dons, says former Aberdeen winger Niall McGinn. (Record), external

    Read Wednesday's Scottish Gossip

  8. 'O'Neill not ruling anything out' published at 14:57 26 March

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    Michael O'Neill isn't in any rush to rule out a move back to club football amid links to Aberdeen, says Northern Irish broadcaster Michael Clarke.

    Speaking on BBC's Scottish Football Podcast, Clarke suggests the Northern Ireland manager may be looking to "remind the world" he's available if a deal can be struck.

    "It's a curious one because when the press conference took place in Belfast, ahead of this double header, I opened it by asking that question, 'would you like to just dispel this now and we can get on with international matters?' And he didn't really do that."

    "He said, 'well, I'm committed to Northern Ireland. I have a contract here. I don't really want to comment any further.'

    "And then I said, 'well, just for the record, is that no, then you're not really interested.' And he still didn't say no.

    "He keeps talking about the things he wants to do with Northern Ireland whilst reminding us Stoke were able to buy him out of his contract the last time. There is a wee bit of that with Michael here, I feel.

    "So whether that is for Aberdeen's benefit or whether that's just reminding the rest of the world that for the right price if a good enough offer was out there, he would never say never."

  9. Listen to Scottish Football Podcastpublished at 10:26 26 March

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    Phil Goodlad is joined by Mark Atkinson, sports editor for The Scotsman and Northern Irish broadcaster Michael Clarke to preview Scotland’s friendly with Northern Ireland.

    They also take a look at the latest in Aberdeen’s search for a new manager and ask if Michael O’Neill would be a good fit for the job.

    Listen to the full episode here.

  10. Aberdeen-linked O'Neill focused on Northern Ireland job - gossippublished at 08:17 26 March

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    Michael O'Neill remains focused on his job as Northern Ireland manager as he continues to be linked with the Aberdeen vacancy. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external

    Aberdeen forward Bojan Miovski has thanked his club-mates for igniting his international career after scoring for North Macedonia in Friday's 1-1 friendly draw with Moldova. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external

    Read Tuesday's Scottish Gossip

  11. O'Neill plays down Aberdeen links published at 15:28 25 March

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    Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill insists his "focus" is on his current role amid links to the vacant Aberdeen job.

    The Pittodrie club are searching for their fifth manager in three years after interim boss Neil Warnock suddenly stepped aside earlier this month.

    Reports have suggested O'Neill, 54, could be in the frame for the position - which he attributes to his attendance at a recent Dons match and his residence in Scotland.

    On being linked to the job, he said: "This is something that is probably a result of me living in Scotland and me recently going to the St Mirren game.

    "When I left Aberdeen were winning 1-0, when I got to the car they'd been beaten 2-1. I had nothing to do with that, either," he laughed.

    "I've said all along, when you commit to a contract it doesn't mean that you'll see it out, but it means there's commitment on both sides, which there is from myself and the IFA [Irish Football Association].

    "When I left my initial contract to go to Stoke City, the IFA had to be compensated for that, which they were. Everyone was happy with that arrangement. Who's to say that won't happen again?

    "But at this minute in time, I have to focus on the job that I'm in and I have to do a good job. I'm 12 months into it, and I need to win more games than I've won in the 12 months and that's where my focus is."

  12. O'Neill open to club return - gossippublished at 08:34 25 March

    Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill, who has been linked with Aberdeen, has left the door open on making a return to club football. (Press & Journal)

    Former Aberdeen midfielder Steve Tosh has backed the club's patient approach for a new manager and insists the waiting game will be worthwhile if the Dons land their number one target. (Press & Journal)

    Read the rest of Monday's gossip.

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  13. 'Aberdeen to choose between trio for manager' - gossippublished at 09:34 24 March

    Aberdeen should reveal the identity of their new manager within the next 72 hours having whittled their hunt down to a three-man shortlist that contains one UK-based candidate and two from abroad. (Sunday Post, print edition)

    Zeljko Sopic, whose Rijeka side lead Croatia's top flight, has poured scorn on suggestions he could be in the mix for the vacant Aberdeen job, with the 49-year-old saying: "It's constantly raining there and that's not good for my hairstyle at all." (Novi List), external

    Rijeka head coach Zeljko Sopic is not on Aberdeen's list of manager targets and the hunt still appears some way from conclusion with sources in Sweden expecting Jimmy Thelin to stay on at Elfsborg. (Scottish Sun On Sunday), external

    Read Sunday's Scottish Gossip in full here.

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  14. 'We don't deserve to stay up' published at 11:57 23 March

    Your Views

    We asked you whether Aberdeen can beat the drop as we head into the final stretch of the season.

    Here's a taste of what you had to say:

    Justin: The Ross County match will possibly determine whether we stay out of the relegation play-offs. Lose that and the doubt and lack of confidence will most probably be a huge factor. Maybe the players will step up.

    Niall: Relegation for a club this size is unthinkable but distinctly possible if the players' attitudes and management team structures and tactics don't change. The cup is a distraction from full focus on every minute of every league game left of this farcical season.

    Marti: Beat County & then Livi & I reckon we'll be okay. However, if we lose to County then I can't see this lot pulling themselves out of the playoff spot. Certainly don't fancy playing Dundee United or Raith Rovers.

    Anon: We won’t get relegated, but wherever we end up in the bottom six will be an accurate representation of the level of the team - we shouldn’t kid ourselves that we have underachieved. The problem has been our midfield. They can’t protect the defence and can’t create for the forwards. Sorting that out has to be the priority for the new manager.

    Duncan: When you look at the fixtures pre split, counter-intuitively the Dons can still actually make top six but that's unrealistic. The fight and determination shown against Motherwell was a relief. I went to Fir Park fearing the worst and got a ray of hope with the performance. Play to our own strengths and we will climb the table.

    Geoff: We don’t deserve to stay up but if the players play to 90% of their ability we will win the remaining games and stay up. We need a complete rebuild to maintain any right to stay up in future otherwise we are just putting off the evil day.

  15. Former Dons coach joins Leipzig - gossippublished at 10:31 23 March

    Former Aberdeen youth coach Cameron Campbell has joined RB Leipzig's backroom staff. (Press & Journal), external

    Read Saturday's Scottish Gossip in full here.

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  16. Miovski on target for North Macedoniapublished at 16:54 22 March

    Bojan Miovski Image source, Getty Images

    Bojan Miovksi might be suffering a rare goal drought for Aberdeen, but the striker has found his shooting boots for his national team.

    The North Macedonia international gave his side the opener with a lovely clipped finish in their friendly against Moldova.

    His fine goal looked to be the winner, before Vitalie Damascan's outrageous bicycle kick levelled matters in Turkey.

  17. 'Fans want to make an atmosphere - we've got to help them'published at 15:17 22 March

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    Stephen McCormick, Aberdeen's first supporter experience manager, on how the fans' tifos are made.

    This segment is taken from the Friday, 22 March episode of A View From The Terrace. Watch on BBC Scotland at 22:30 BST.

  18. Will Aberdeen beat the drop? published at 11:41 22 March

    Have Your Say

    We're firmly into the business end of the campaign.

    Aberdeen have had a slog of a season, with the aim now to avoid the relegation play-off and continue their Scottish Cup quest. We want to know how you're feeling as we head into the final stretch.

    How confident are you that Aberdeen can beat the drop? Will the Scottish Cup continue to be a saving grace? Who will be the key players? And what's your biggest concern about this Dons side?

    Give us your thoughts.

  19. Timely Dons victory reminiscent of 1999 as crucial period approachespublished at 09:00 20 March

    Liam McLeod
    BBC Sport Scotland

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    Aberdeen’s victory at Motherwell was the definition of timely. With Ross County beating Hearts in Dingwall at the same time, it was of paramount importance that the Dons’ players stepped up and they did by grinding out three huge points as the club tries to look up the way rather that nervously peering into the rear-view mirror.

    It’s not the first time that Fir Park has helped dig them out of a hole. They were one more winless game away from equalling a club record of 12 league matches without victory which they suffered across two seasons in 1999. That it was success in the Lanarkshire town won’t be lost on those who remember the 11-goal thriller that saw Ebbe Skovdahl’s side emerge with a 6-5 win to end that particularly gruesome chain of results.

    That Jim Leighton and Andy Goram were present at either end that night made it all the more nonsensical.

    I wasn’t witness to that game but our group thought the tiny TV in the Music Hall bar in Aberdeen was on its last legs as the Ceefax page with the live scores updated every few minutes. It was one of those “you remember where you were” moments. The Charlatans put on a good show that evening as well.

    In the present day, the club is edging closer to naming its new full-time manager and thankfully for the board, the reluctant stand-in Peter Leven delivered a massive result and performance against the Steelmen. The visitors were much stronger at the back, it was just a fifth clean sheet in the league, and looked hungry, something that was hugely lacking at Dens Park just a few days before.

    The Dons are far from out of the woods as they at least headed into the international break with a long-awaited positive and first league win in 11. With County and Livingston up next for them in the Premiership and with a new man at the helm a distinct possibility, they will be hoping to have put enough distance between themselves and danger that they can begin focusing their energy on that Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic in April.

    As has perpetually being the case this season, the next few weeks will be season-defining for the Pittodrie club, for all kinds of reasons.

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  20. Shinnie on Crohn's Disease battle - gossippublished at 08:41 20 March

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    Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie feared Crohn's Disease would prevent him having such a successful professional career. (Record), external

    Read Wednesday's Scottish Gossip

  21. Miovski's barren spell published at 17:36 19 March

    Bojan Miovski