Robinson discusses rebuilding Aberdeen ahead of cup match with Dundee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:32 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson addressed the media on August 14 ahead of the League Cup match against Dundee. Following a 2-0 league defeat to Dundee, Robinson emphasized the need for improvement and the importance of raising performance levels. He acknowledged the challenges of rebuilding the squad, having signed 13 new players, and noted that while the team has faced criticism, they are focused on long-term progress. Robinson confirmed that midfielder Brad Lyons will miss the upcoming match due to a knee injury, while new striker Mitchy Ntelo could potentially make his debut.
- •Aberdeen lost 2-0 to Dundee in their last league match.
- •Robinson stresses the need to raise performance levels.
- •The team is undergoing significant changes with 13 new signings.
- •Lyons misses the cup match with a knee injury.
- •Mitchy Ntelo may debut against Dundee in the League Cup.
- 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — Robinson sure of 'brilliant strides' as Aberdeen seek response
- 10:32 AMYahoo Sports — Robinson on rebuilding, improving performance & Lyons injury
"Stephen Robinson is calling for "perspective" as Aberdeen get the chance to avenge a disappointing defeat to Dundee last weekend, saying "bumps in the road" are to be expected with his new-look squad. The Dons lost 2-0 at Dens Park in the Premiership and now welcome the same opponents to Pittodrie for Saturday's League Cup tie. Robinson's side were criticised for the one-sided nature of Dundee's victory, which came after five successive victories.
"Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson has been speaking to the media ahead of Saturday's League Cup last 16 visit of Dundee. After losing 2-0 away to Dundee in the league, he says they have to do "most things" better this time round and stresses "we all know we can raise our levels and that is what we will have to do". Robinson adds that social media as "a cesspit negativity" and questions "why we even mention it".
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:23 AMRobinson sure of 'brilliant strides' as Aberdeen seek response
Stephen Robinson is calling for "perspective" as Aberdeen get the chance to avenge a disappointing defeat to Dundee last weekend, saying "bumps in the road" are to be expected with his new-look squad. The Dons lost 2-0 at Dens Park in the Premiership and now welcome the same opponents to Pittodrie for Saturday's League Cup tie. Robinson's side were criticised for the one-sided nature of Dundee's victory, which came after five successive victories.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:32 AMRobinson on rebuilding, improving performance & Lyons injury
Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson has been speaking to the media ahead of Saturday's League Cup last 16 visit of Dundee. After losing 2-0 away to Dundee in the league, he says they have to do "most things" better this time round and stresses "we all know we can raise our levels and that is what we will have to do". Robinson adds that social media as "a cesspit negativity" and questions "why we even mention it".
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