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Aberdeen struggles early in season despite cup semi-final appearance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Aberdeen struggles early in season despite cup semi-final appearance

Summary

Aberdeen has started the season below expectations, playing tough opponents including five of last season's top six. While they are moving on in the cup after a mixed start, fans express doubts about the team's quality and future. Manager Stephen Robinson faces challenges integrating 12 new players and addressing performance issues, leading to mixed opinions among supporters. The international break may help the squad regroup as they look to improve and gain momentum.

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•Aberdeen reached the cup semi-finals amid early league struggles.
•Supporters express disappointment in player signings and overall performance.
•The team has faced last season's top competition in its opening matches.
•Players like Ayoub Mouloua show promise, despite overall poor results.
•The international break arrives as Aberdeen seeks to stabilize their game.

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9:15 AMYahoo Sports — 'Below par' start from Dons - but 'signs of improvement'?

What they're saying

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It was tough opening games, like Robinson said we played five of the top six from last season. Did we build on the cup-winning team? Dick: It looks as if Robinson is making the best of the poor set of cards he has been given.
— Yahoo Sports

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