Matchday 29 - Celtic / Scottish Cup Matchday - Dunfermline Athletic

Matchday 29 - Celtic / Scottish Cup Matchday - Dunfermline Athletic

From AFC DONScast by Inverness Reds

March 8, 2026 · 1h 4m · Season 20 · Episode 29

About this episode

The episode discusses the recent disappointing performances of Aberdeen FC, including a defeat to Celtic and an exit from the Scottish Cup against Dunfermline Athletic.

A Week to Forget: Celtic Heartbreak, Cup Exit & Fan Frustration It’s been an action-packed, albeit frustrating, week for the Dons, and we’ve got plenty to get stuck into on today's show. Graeme is here to dissect a miserable few days on the pitch and some developments off it. In this episode: Celtic Fallout: We break down the rollercoaster 2-1 defeat to Celtic under the lights at Pittodrie. Despite a spirited fightback and a Kevin Nisbet penalty, a late VAR call left the Dons empty-handed. Cup Dreams Dashed: Full match reaction to the disastrous 3-0 defeat against Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup Quarter Finals. We discuss the heavy rotation, the defensive errors, and Aberdeen's ongoing wait for a first away goal in 2026. The Red Army Reacts: We dive into the explosive fallout on DonsTalk, covering fan frustrations with the board, the squad's mentality, and the ongoing managerial vacancy. Off-Pitch News: Darren Mowbray officially returns to Pittodrie as Head of Recruitment ahead of a crucial summer window. Plus, we have details on the newly launched 2026-27 season tickets and an exclusive interview with Chairman Dave Cormack. Round-Up: A look back at all the weekend's…

People in this episode

Host: Graeme

Topics covered

  • Celtic
  • Scottish Cup
  • Aberdeen FC
  • fan reactions
  • football analysis

Keywords

  • Celtic defeat
  • Scottish Cup Quarter Finals
  • Dunfermline Athletic
  • VAR call
  • DonsTalk
  • fan frustrations
  • Darren Mowbray
  • 2026-27 season tickets
  • Chairman Dave Cormack

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Celtic Fallout

Places: Pittodrie

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