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3 days ago
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Dorrington return 'a big boost' for Aberdeen, says Devlin
Alfie Dorrington's return is "a big boost" for Aberdeen, says fellow defender Nicky Devlin. The Tottenham centre-half has returned to Pittodrie for the 2025-26 campaign following a successful loan spell last term, which culminated in a historic Scottish Cup triumph. "It's good to see him back again," Devlin told Aberdeen's club media. "I thought he was brilliant last season for us, especially for someone coming into his first real exposure to first-team football. And he'll be a big boost for us. "There are a few people who have left, big characters who have left the dressing room this year. "He's good on and off the park, he's a big character, he gets on well with everyone. And he brings a lot of quality to the team, which we'll need throughout the season." Jimmy Thelin's men continued their pre-season preparations with a friendly defeat to English Premier League side Fulham on Saturday. New signing Kusini Yengi gave Aberdeen the lead, but they fell to a 4-1 defeat against the London club, who finished 11th England's top tier last season. "It was difficult, everyone knows they're a top side," said Devlin, who replaced Graeme Shinnie at left-back at half time. "They give a lot of the top teams in England problems as well. There were good parts of it - first half and second half - but obviously lots of stuff we need to work on going into the start of our season." On playing in an unfamiliar left-back position, Devlin continued: "On paper it's the same position, it's just a different side. "I think the manager knows I'm happy to play wherever. If he thinks it's the best for the team, then he knows I'll play anywhere for him."
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3 days ago
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Dorrington return 'a big boost' for Aberdeen, says Devlin
Alfie Dorrington's return is "a big boost" for Aberdeen, says fellow defender Nicky Tottenham centre-half has returned to Pittodrie for the 2025-26 campaign following a successful loan spell last term, which culminated in a historic Scottish Cup triumph."It's good to see him back again," Devlin told Aberdeen's club media."I thought he was brilliant last season for us, especially for someone coming into his first real exposure to first-team football. And he'll be a big boost for us."There are a few people who have left, big characters who have left the dressing room this year. "He's good on and off the park, he's a big character, he gets on well with everyone. And he brings a lot of quality to the team, which we'll need throughout the season."Jimmy Thelin's men continued their pre-season preparations with a friendly defeat to English Premier League side Fulham on signing Kusini Yengi gave Aberdeen the lead, but they fell to a 4-1 defeat against the London club, who finished 11th England's top tier last season."It was difficult, everyone knows they're a top side," said Devlin, who replaced Graeme Shinnie at left-back at half time."They give a lot of the top teams in England problems as well. There were good parts of it - first half and second half - but obviously lots of stuff we need to work on going into the start of our season."On playing in an unfamiliar left-back position, Devlin continued: "On paper it's the same position, it's just a different side. "I think the manager knows I'm happy to play wherever. If he thinks it's the best for the team, then he knows I'll play anywhere for him."
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4 days ago
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'No brainer' as Dorrington returns to Dons on loan
Alfie Dorrington has returned to Aberdeen on loan from Tottenham Hotspur for the 2025-26 20, initially arrived at Pittodrie in January and helped the Dons win the Scottish 23rd Aberdeen appearance of the season was a starting place in the final against Celtic, his own goal giving the holders the lead before Jimmy Thelin's side prevailed on penalties following a 1-1 draw."I had six months here last season, and it was the best six months of my footballing life; winning the cup, playing lots of games, gaining new experiences," said Dorrington."As soon as I heard Aberdeen had come back in for me it was a no brainer, I just wanted to meet the team straight away." Dorrington added he is looking forward to playing in front of Aberdeen supporters again, "especially on European nights".Thelin's side enter the Europa League at the play-off stage and start their season with a trip to face Hearts in the Scottish Premiership on 4 August."He played an important part in the squad in the second half of the season and with the campaign ahead we will need strength in depth to be competitive across all competitions," said manager Thelin."Alfie settled well and made a real contribution so it's always pleasing when a player shows a strong desire to be at the club."He recognised this is a good opportunity for him to be playing his football at a high level and in a good environment where he can continue to develop."
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4 days ago
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'No brainer' as Dorrington returns to Dons on loan
Alfie Dorrington has returned to Aberdeen on loan from Tottenham Hotspur for the 2025-26 season. Dorrington, 20, initially arrived at Pittodrie in January and helped the Dons win the Scottish Cup. His 23rd Aberdeen appearance of the season was a starting place in the final against Celtic, his own goal giving the holders the lead before Jimmy Thelin's side prevailed on penalties following a 1-1 draw. "I had six months here last season, and it was the best six months of my footballing life; winning the cup, playing lots of games, gaining new experiences," said Dorrington. "As soon as I heard Aberdeen had come back in for me it was a no brainer, I just wanted to meet the team straight away." Dorrington added he is looking forward to playing in front of Aberdeen supporters again, "especially on European nights". Thelin's side enter the Europa League at the play-off stage and start their season with a trip to face Hearts in the Scottish Premiership on 4 August. "He played an important part in the squad in the second half of the season and with the campaign ahead we will need strength in depth to be competitive across all competitions," said manager Thelin. "Alfie settled well and made a real contribution so it's always pleasing when a player shows a strong desire to be at the club. "He recognised this is a good opportunity for him to be playing his football at a high level and in a good environment where he can continue to develop." Aberdeen and Luton apart on Morris valuation Visit our Aberdeen page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Aberdeen news notifications in the BBC Sport app
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26-05-2025
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Doohan set for Celtic return & Spurs stars cheer on Dorrington
Aberdeen goalkeeper Ross Doohan has agreed a pre-contract agreement to return to former club Celtic this summer. (Press & Journal), externalOn-loan Aberdeen defender Alfie Dorrington has revealed that several of his Tottenham Hotspur teammates tuned in to watch the Dons' Scottish Cup triumph. (Daily Record), external
