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Paul Third

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Sports writer for the Press and Journal in Aberdeen. Once graced a tea-towel after a short-lived career as a psychic. @pressjournal & @EveningExpress

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Day In The Life: Fraserburgh’s surfing sensation Callie Cruickshank ift.tt/npUrLE7
Day In The Life: Fraserburgh's surfing sensation Callie Cruickshank

Day In The Life: Fraserburgh's surfing sensation Callie Cruickshank

Broch teenager Callie is aiming to build on her historic feat of becoming the first Scot to reach the quarter-final of a European tournament.

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WATCH FREE: Highland League Weekly – Hat-trick from Aberdeen’s Heath Duncan helps Keith, champions Brora Rangers show character, joy of six for Huntly ift.tt/OixdPVN
WATCH FREE: Highland League Weekly – Hat-trick from Aberdeen's Heath Duncan helps Keith, champions...

WATCH FREE: Highland League Weekly – Hat-trick from Aberdeen's Heath Duncan helps Keith, champions...

Another episode of Highland League Weekly is out now reviewing the weekend's matches across the league and rearranged Scottish Cup ties.

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Paul Third: Crumbs of comfort for Aberdeen despite Hampden defeat ift.tt/u7Y2UKx
Paul Third: Crumbs of comfort for Aberdeen despite Hampden defeat

Paul Third: Crumbs of comfort for Aberdeen despite Hampden defeat

Depleted Dons must build on their committed showing in Saturday's Premier Sports Cup defeat by Rangers.

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SPFL previews: Peterhead must give themselves a chance, Cove aim to get off the mark on the road and Elgin want to build momentum ift.tt/BEl2KeQ
SPFL previews: Peterhead must give themselves a chance, Cove aim to get off the mark on the road...

SPFL previews: Peterhead must give themselves a chance, Cove aim to get off the mark on the road...

We look ahead to the matches in League One and League Two this weekend.

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Aberdeen midfielder Brad Lyons says Dons fans have every right to boo ift.tt/OGLeiQt
Aberdeen midfielder Brad Lyons says Dons fans have every right to boo

Aberdeen midfielder Brad Lyons says Dons fans have every right to boo

Midfielder knows performances have not been good enough at Pittodrie ahead of this weekend's Premier Sports Cup semi-final.

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A Hampden semi-final is a big occasion any season, yet this weekend feels even bigger somehow. A huge game looms and big calls to be made.
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We predict Aberdeen’s starting XI to face Rangers in League Cup semi-final ift.tt/5j4Sebs
We predict Aberdeen’s starting XI to face Rangers in League Cup semi-final

We predict Aberdeen’s starting XI to face Rangers in League Cup semi-final

The Dons' trip to face Rangers at Hampden will shape the season and mood at Pittodrie.

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WATCH: Our sports writers react to Aberdeen 1-0 home defeat against Falkirk ift.tt/lxPoJjQ
WATCH: Our sports writers react to Aberdeen 1-0 home defeat against Falkirk

WATCH: Our sports writers react to Aberdeen 1-0 home defeat against Falkirk

The Press and Journal's Ryan Cryle and Paul Third discuss Aberdeen's Wednesday loss to Falkirk at full-time from Pittodrie.

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A grim night's viewing for Dons fans ahead of the weekend.
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Aberdeen 0 Falkirk 1: Dons defeated by slick Bairns as injuries mount ahead of Hampden semi-final ift.tt/7RD9erm
Aberdeen 0 Falkirk 1: Dons defeated by slick Bairns as injuries mount ahead of Hampden semi-final

Aberdeen 0 Falkirk 1: Dons defeated by slick Bairns as injuries mount ahead of Hampden semi-final

Confidence is in short supply as Stephen Robinson's side suffer second defeat in five days.

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WATCH: Aberdeen leukaemia survivor, 11, meets his hero Luke Littler ift.tt/cgOyp5M
WATCH: Leukaemia survivor, 11, meets his hero Luke Littler

WATCH: Leukaemia survivor, 11, meets his hero Luke Littler

The world darts champion has made 11-year-old Evan Thomson's dream come true with a surprise visit.

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Referee appointed for Aberdeen’s League Cup semi-final against Rangers ift.tt/puDymPc
Referee appointed for Aberdeen's League Cup semi-final against Rangers

Referee appointed for Aberdeen's League Cup semi-final against Rangers

Officials for the Dons' league game against Falkirk on Wednesday have also been confirmed.

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Former Aberdeen captain says Dons need to find a philosophy ift.tt/bsAQUD2
Former Aberdeen captain says Dons need to find a philosophy

Former Aberdeen captain says Dons need to find a philosophy

Former player-coach believes managerial merry-go-round at Pittodrie is why the Dons are struggling for consistency.

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We all love a goalscoring goalkeeper don't we?
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WATCH FREE: Highland League Weekly – Scottish Cup goalie goal, refereeing head-scratchers and penalty shoot-outs as teams battle in 3 competitions ift.tt/ghQy5uC
WATCH FREE: Highland League Weekly – Scottish Cup goalie goal, refereeing head-scratchers and...

WATCH FREE: Highland League Weekly – Scottish Cup goalie goal, refereeing head-scratchers and...

Highland League Weekly reviews the Saturday results across a trio of competitions - the Scottish Cup, North of Scotland Cup and Breedon Highland League.

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WATCH: Brora Rangers goalkeeper scores dramatic leveller in Scottish Cup tie ift.tt/KXqopFJ
WATCH: Brora Rangers goalkeeper scores dramatic leveller in Scottish Cup tie

WATCH: Brora Rangers goalkeeper scores dramatic leveller in Scottish Cup tie

Cammy Mackay's injury-time equaliser helped the Highland League champions come from behind to beat Cowdenbeath in the Scottish Cup second round on Saturday.

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Hampden defensive conundrum looms for Aberdeen ahead of Premier Sports Cup semi-final ift.tt/Ty9BuJH
Hampden defensive conundrum looms for Aberdeen ahead of Premier Sports Cup semi-final

Hampden defensive conundrum looms for Aberdeen ahead of Premier Sports Cup semi-final

Dons boss Stephen Robinson has much to ponder ahead of Saturday's Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers on Saturday as his central defensive options diminish.

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🎥⚽️🆕 WATCH FREE: Highland League Weekly – 🐯 Brora Rangers come through Bellslea test 🔴 Deveronvale's derby run 😮 10-GOAL thriller youtube.com/watch?v=obWD4NGK…
Highland League Weekly: Brora Rangers come through Bellslea test and...

Highland League Weekly: Brora Rangers come through Bellslea test and...

Highland League Weekly's latest episode focuses on champions and le...

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EXCLUSIVE: Nairn golfer Sandy Scott determined to enjoy redemption arc after going from nightmare 17 months out of game to PGA Tour card ift.tt/zNQKkg4
EXCLUSIVE: Nairn golfer Sandy Scott determined to enjoy redemption arc after going from nightmare...

EXCLUSIVE: Nairn golfer Sandy Scott determined to enjoy redemption arc after going from nightmare...

Sandy Scott, from Nairn, has fought back from a career-threatening injury and will now rub shoulders with golf's elite next year after securing his PGA Tour card for 2027.

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Chris Cadden: Why Stephen Robinson will 'keep it simple' at Aberdeen pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/spo…
Chris Cadden: Why Stephen Robinson will 'keep it simple' at Aberdeen

Chris Cadden: Why Stephen Robinson will 'keep it simple' at Aberdeen

Summer signing explains why he had no hesitation in reuniting with the Dons boss at Pittodrie.

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Former Don fears Aberdeen players are struggling under the weight of expectation pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/spo…
Former Don fears Aberdeen players are struggling under the weight of expectation

Former Don fears Aberdeen players are struggling under the weight of expectation

Ex-Aberdeen left back believes Stephen Robinson's side need to get back to basics following 1-0 defeat by St Johnstone.

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A goal of the season contender too!
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⚽️🎥🆕 WATCH FREE: Highland League Weekly – Invergordon return to winning ways and can anyone stop Brora Rangers? youtube.com/watch?v=LhmJ9bl7…
Highland League Weekly – Invergordon return to winning ways and can...

Highland League Weekly – Invergordon return to winning ways and can...

Highland League Weekly brings you the talking points from a busy we...

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Watch: FOUR red cards shown following tackle on Aberdeen defender pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/spo…
Watch: FOUR red cards shown following tackle on Aberdeen defender

Watch: FOUR red cards shown following tackle on Aberdeen defender

Shocking challenge on Dons full back Dylan Lobban left Scotland under-21 international in a crumpled heap and sparked chaotic scenes in Bulgaria.

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