Hibernian bolstered their hopes of being crowned best of the rest in the Ladbrokes Premeirship as goals from Martin Boyle and Florian Kamberi secured a richly-deserved 2-0 triumph over Aberdeen.Following a fairly even first period, in which clear opportunities were at a premium, the hosts completely dominated after the break. And, once Boyle broke the
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Aberdeen took full advantage of Celtic’s surprise defeat at the hands of Kilmarnock to cut the gap at the top of the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership to eight points thanks to a 3-0 win over Hamilton.In a match that could hardly be described as a classic, the Dons did enough to take the points, despite a
Three goals in a devastating eight-minute first-half spell saw Aberdeen secure all three points in Dingwall despite a late rally from Ross County.Kenny McLean and Adam Rooney hit doubles as Aberdeen piled on the misery for the Ladbrokes Premiership bottom club and moved into second.County substitute Alex Schalk netted twice himself but it was too
Graeme Murty’s new-look Rangers showed Derek McInnes what he was missing as they claimed a 2-0 win over Aberdeen at Ibrox. The Dons boss rejected the chance to replace Pedro Caixinha last month but having been handed the reins, Murty has wasted little time boosting his squad with four January signings. And against a side
Aberdeen failed to make any ground on Ladbrokes Premiership leaders Celtic, drawing 0-0 against Hearts at Pittodrie.The Dons probably deserved the three points, especially after a dominant second half display, but were kept at bay by a Hearts side who have now gone nine games unbeaten.That despite a late red card for substitute Kyle Lafferty,
Adam Rooney’s second-half goal proved enough for Aberdeen to see off Partick Thistle in the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership.Rooney netted the vital goal from close range just after the hour mark to keep the gap to leaders Celtic to eight points at a snowy Pittodrie.Derek McInnes’ men were looking to get back to winning ways after
Derek McInnes is not leaving Aberdeen. Derek McInnes will remain Aberdeen manager after Rangers failed to prise him away from Pittodrie. Rangers had an approach for McInnes rebuffed on Tuesday but the Aberdeen boss and assistant Tony Docherty missed training on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss their future with chairman Stewart Milne. But in a
Ten-man Rangers clung on for a 2-1 victory over Aberdeen after Ryan Jack’s Pittodrie return ended in red card controversy. Ibrox caretaker boss Graeme Murty had backed the former Dons skipper to keep his cool as he ran out at his old stomping ground for the first time with his new club. But Jack lasted
Rangers put their long-running managerial saga to one side as they claimed a surprisingly one-sided 3-0 victory over Aberdeen at Ibrox. Five weeks on from axing Pedro Caixinha they found themselves still without a boss facing up to the team managed by the leading contender for the job. But while Derek McInnes insists he is
Two early goals and a fine Stevie May effort extended Aberdeen’s impressive run at Rugby Park with a 3-1 win over Kilmarnock.The Dons struck twice in the opening 15 minutes to all but seal a comfortable three points and a seventh consecutive Scottish Premiership win in Ayrshire.Kenny McLean opened the scoring after just 54 seconds
Motherwell striker Louis Moult scored twice as the visitors secured a 2-0 Ladbrokes Premiership triumph at Pittodrie on Saturday.Moult – a summer transfer target for the Dons – netted either side of half-time to take his individual tally against them this season to four in three games.The result provided Well with a boost in confidence
Aberdeen lost ground on Celtic at the top of the table after being held to a 2-2 draw at Hamilton.With Celtic beating St Johnstone earlier in the day, the Hoops have extended their lead to three points at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership after Derek McInnes’ side were held in what could be his
Aberdeen bounced back with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Ross County after their heavy midweek defeat at the hands of Celtic.Michael Gardyne gave the visitors an unexpected early lead, but a Ryan Christie thunderbolt quickly levelled matters and Kenny McLean’s penalty early in the second half earned them the points.It was the visitors who opened
Gary Mackay-Steven netted his first Ladbrokes Premiership goal for Aberdeen as the Dons kept pace with leaders Celtic thanks to a 1-0 victory over Hibernian.Mackay-Steven put a difficult start to his Pittodrie career behind him to finish off a slick move in the 38th minute and Aberdeen managed the game efficiently to move on to
Adam Rooney scored a hat-trick for Aberdeen as they continued their undefeated start to the Scottish Premiership season with a comfortable 3-0 win over St Johnstone.Rooney headed home two of his goals, the first at the near post from a Stevie May cross and the second from close range after Anthony O’Connor had flicked on
Andrew Considine exacted instant revenge for Aberdeen against Motherwell after netting the only goal in the second meeting between the teams in three days.Considine scrambled home from close range in the 57th minute as the Dons atoned for their 3-0 Betfred Cup quarter-final defeat at Fir Park on Thursday night.Dons boss Derek McInnes admitted his
Aberdeen remain unbeaten in the Ladbrokes Premiership but lost ground on leaders Celtic after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock.The Dons started in rip-roaring fashion and were well worthy of Stevie May’s 10th-minute opener.But they dropped off the pace of the game in astonishing fashion, and it was no surprise when Jordan Jones lashed home
Craig Levein’s return to the Hearts hot-seat ended in some frustration after Aberdeen goalkeeper Joe Lewis denied the Jambos in a goalless draw at Murrayfield.The former Scotland boss, previously in charge of the Tynecastle club from 2000 until 2004, added the managerial post to his director of football role after the departure of head coach
Substitute Adam Rooney’s late strike continued Aberdeen’s winning start to the Scottish Premiership season in a seven-goal thriller at Partick Thistle.The Dons took the lead through Ryan Christie but found themselves behind through strikes from Chris Erskine and Kris Doolan. Kenny McLean controversially equalised from the spot for the visitors before a stunning strike from
Stevie May marked his home debut with a double as Aberdeen overcame a stern examination by a hard-working Dundee side.May struck either side of Roarie Deacon’s leveller in a 2-1 win which will be more memorable for its defensive frailty than attacking prowess.Indeed, the Dons rode their luck in the first half and probably should