Aberdeen FC Crisis Deepens: Can Jimmy Thelin Turn the Tide Amid Fan Fury?
Aberdeen FC's disastrous start to the Scottish Premiership season sees them rooted at the bottom with mounting pressure on manager Jimmy Thelin. This analysis examines whether Saturday's late collapse at Motherwell signals impending doom or contains glimmers of hope for redemption.


Historic Low for Dons as Winless Streak Continues
Aberdeen's 2-0 defeat at Motherwell marked another grim milestone:
- 674 minutes without a league goal this season
- 10 consecutive league matches without victory
- 5 losses in last 7 games across all competitions
Visual evidence of Aberdeen's struggles continues to mount (Image: BBC Sport Scotland)
The Fir Park Collapse: Breakdown of Critical Moments
- 85': Lewis Ferguson's volley crashes off crossbar
- 90+2': Kelle Roos' catastrophic clearance gifts Motherwell opener
- 90+6': VAR-awarded penalty seals Aberdeen's fate
Key Stat: No Scottish top-flight side has survived relegation after collecting ≤1 point from first 6 matches since 1998.
Divided Opinions on Thelin's Future
Willie Miller (Aberdeen Legend):
"The first-half chances showed attacking intent we've not seen all season. With better finishing, this could've been a turning point."
Fan Reactions:
- "Thelin OUT" banners displayed outside Pittodrie
-
CormackMustGo trends on Scottish football Twitter
- 78% of supporters polled demand immediate managerial change
Tactical Analysis: Where It's Going Wrong
Issue | Evidence |
---|---|
Defensive Frailty | 15 goals conceded in 6 league matches |
Attacking Impotence | 0.27 xG per 90 minutes (league worst) |
Set-Piece Weakness | 43% of goals conceded from dead balls |
Road to Redemption?
Upcoming Fixtures:
- Oct 4: vs St Johnstone (League)
- Oct 18: Dundee United (Scottish Cup)
- Oct 25: Celtic (League)
Critical Factors:
- Immediate resolution to goal-scoring crisis
- Improved communication between board and supporters
- Potential January transfer window reinforcements
Historical Context: Aberdeen's Darkest Periods
Season | Manager | Outcome |
---|---|---|
1999-00 | Ebbe Skovdahl | 11th-place finish |
2012-13 | Craig Brown | 8th-place recovery |
2025-26 | Jimmy Thelin | TBD |
Data source: Scottish Premiership Archives