The Final Whistle: 20 Years of the AFC DONScast

The Final Whistle: 20 Years of the AFC DONScast

From AFC DONScast by Inverness Reds

May 17, 2026 · 38 min · Season 20 · Episode 42

About this episode

The final episode of the AFC DONScast reflects on 20 years of following Aberdeen FC, featuring match reviews, player decisions, and fan feedback.

After two decades of dissecting the highs, the lows, and everything in between, the final whistle has blown. In this emotional series finale, Graeme Mackay looks back on a 20-year journey following the Dons, while breaking down a frantic final week of the 2025/26 season. Inside this episode: Match Reviews: A somber farewell to Pittodrie against St Mirren and the heartbreak of a last-gasp 3-2 defeat at Dens Park. The Robinson Rebuild: From the shock U-turns on Alfie Stewart and Alfie Bavidge to the looming exit of Marko Lazetic and the pursuit of Liverpool starlet Trey Nyoni. The Shinnie Dilemma: Graeme Shinnie faces a massive career decision, coaching at Cormack Park or playing elsewhere? DonsTalk Feedback: The Red Army reacts to a "shambolic" season and looks ahead to a summer of major surgery. Aberdeen Women: A character-filled draw with Motherwell as they prepare for the critical SWPL play-off. The Final Send-off: A heartfelt thank you to the listeners who made the DONScast what it is over the last 20 years. Thank you for being part of our journey since 2005. For the final time... Stand Free.

People in this episode

Host: Graeme Mackay

Topics covered

  • AFC DONScast
  • Aberdeen FC
  • season review
  • player transfers
  • fan reactions
  • women's soccer
  • farewell episode

Keywords

  • AFC DONScast
  • Aberdeen FC
  • Graeme Mackay
  • season finale
  • player transfers
  • Graeme Shinnie
  • Pittodrie
  • Dens Park
  • SWPL play-off

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aberdeen Women, Liverpool

Places: Pittodrie, Dens Park

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