"Aberdeen had been prepared to wait six months to appoint Thelin in 2024 after the end of his contract with Elfsborg but a failure to build on a stunning start to last season led to the Swede's departure in early January. They face a similar scenario this time, with Peter Leven having been appointed interim manager again until the end of the season."
""Embarrassed" captain Graeme Shinnie, though, insisted that "one of the worst" nights of his career had "nothing to do with that" upheaval. "It's players, us on the pitch," the midfielder said. "Pete and the staff set us up perfectly. They do the work on the training pitch and off the training pitch. It's us that's letting the club down and letting these supporters down.""
""A disgraceful performance. Horrendous. As soon as we lose one goal, fall apart. It's just, it's not acceptable. The hunger wasn't there, the fire wasn't there, the fight in a Scottish Cup quarter-final to get to Hampden, it wasn't there.""
Aberdeen FC has experienced a severe decline following their Scottish Cup victory last year under Jimmy Thelin. Despite an impressive start with 13 consecutive wins, form deteriorated significantly, leading to Thelin's departure in January. The club now faces another interim management period with Peter Leven. A humiliating 3-0 Scottish Cup quarter-final defeat to Dunfermline Athletic, a second-tier team, has prompted harsh criticism from players and supporters. Captain Graeme Shinnie acknowledged the players' responsibility, citing lack of hunger and fight. The club appears rudderless and struggling to recover from their earlier promise, raising questions about their direction and future prospects.
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