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FT: Dundee United 2-0 Aberdeen
Aberdeen head coach Jimmy Thelin tells BBC Scotland: "It's tough. The supporters after the game, they're angry and frustrated with our performance and result.
"We need to find answers really quickly now to get the team going in the right direction and show our fans much more.
"The expectations are really big. Right now we have one point and zero goals and there are a lot of things to fix, in both boxes. Now we need to step up again and we have another chance on Saturday.
"We have to be more mature at the moments when the goals are scored and play the game another way.
"We need to step up and not have this tension when we play. We're all too tense. As individuals, I know the players can do better but we have to be more focused and trust our quality.
"I'm a strong believer this was rock bottom today. We can't go deeper than we are right now.
"Stuart Armstrong did really well today, he was experienced, there are a lot of expectation but he plays very composed and that's what we need to spread through the whole team for Saturday."
Image source, SNSWe'll get some Jimmy Thelin quotes up shortly. In the meantime, here's a quick plug for Sportscene.
Highlights of both of tonight's Scottish Premiership games will be on BBC One Scotland and iPlayer from 23:40 BST.
FT: Falkirk 2-2 Hibernian
Hibernian head coach David Gray tells BBC Scotland: "Falkirk started the better side, we had to adjust to the speed on the pitch. The pitch was really quick but once we got into the rhythm, we were really good.
"I think we had enough chances to put the game to bed and that's the frustration. We gave away an inexcusable goal from a set piece. It feels like two points dropped but being away from home, we'll take the one point.
"It felt like if a team was going to win the game, it would have been Falkirk from the momentum and noise in the stadium.
"We can't come away from the fact we're conceding goals at poor times, making sure it doesn't become an issue and the players don't feel anxiety from it.
"We're still undefeated in the league, and we're creating enough chances to win games of football at this level and if we can take those chances, we will start winning."
Image source, SNSFT: Dundee United 2-0 Aberdeen
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin tells BBC Scotland: "We're delighted with the result and overall performance.
"It was an excellent team performance from start to finish. Scored a couple of very good goals, a well worked corner, which we worked hard on in training yesterday.
"We showed great resilience in the last 10 minutes when Aberdeen were throwing everything at us, but it was very comfortable.
"It could've been more goals given the territory we had and the dangerous actions around the Aberdeen penalty area. Tonight was a good example of what we're capable of.
"It's a really positive start we've hard, but we're going to stay grounded. In the league, we were very, very good and have gone toe-to-toe with three of our biggest competitors.
"It shows money is not everything when you have character, desire and togetherness."
Image source, SNSFT: Dundee United 2-0 Aberdeen
This was the chorus coming from the Aberdeen supporters amid tonight's fourth Scottish Premiership defeat of the season at Dundee United.
Aberdeen fans berate Dons boss Jimmy Thelin
The Scottish Championship table makes pleasing reading for St Johnstone fans with the Perth side now eight points clear at the top following tonight's win over Airdrieonians.
Ayr United are up to sixth after their win against fifth-placed Dunfermline Athletic.
Image source, SNSThis chucking away games at Hibs needs to stop! Team is now underperforming and has a soft core that will only serve to motivate other teams to believe that they can get a result from Hibs. Given the investment - this is poor.
Lee
It cannot be stressed enough how badly Hibs need to sort out their defence - if you look at the number of goals we score, we should have a much better points tally. How many seasons in a row have we been undone by not having decent centre-backs, but it never seems to be addressed. Just need to sign known quantities from other Scottish teams.
Chris
Here is how the table looks after tonight's Scottish Premiership results, with Dundee United up to third, Hibernian dropping a place to fourth, Falkirk climbing to eighth and Aberdeen still bottom.
Image source, SNSFT: Falkirk 2-2 Hibernian
Falkirk manager John McGlynn tells BBC Scotland: "We never fail to entertain, we play good football and we go out to attack in every game.
"The atmosphere tonight was amazing. Great mentality from the players, to be 2-0 down against a team like Hibs and to come back speaks volumes for everyone involved and the fighting spirit.
"The goal before half-time was significant and the only thing separating the teams was a penalty. I've not seen it back, but there's not much we can do about it.
"Getting crosses in the box, we caused them problems throughout the whole game and on another night, we could have went ahead early on. It was a great point.
"We knew Hibs have a bad record of losing goals just before half-time, we mentioned that to the players. The goal was the difference between us getting a point and not and getting confidence in the players to say we are very much in this game."
Image source, SNSTime for some managerial reaction to tonight's games...
Oh how the Aberdeen fans laughed at United when they took on Jim Goodwin, they're not laughing now....
BW
FT: Dundee United 2-0 Aberdeen
Willie Miller
Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound
The fans are not applauding the players back, all they're getting is abuse. You give respect to the fans for coming down and watching and then you get yourself quickly into the dressing room.
Even through the bad results last season, the fans stayed and applauded. But this season, they're away home before the final whistle. The next stage is usually a few banners and a wee demonstration outside.
Thelin needs results quickly. Starting with Motherwell down at Fir Park is a huge task.
There's nothing to be celebrated for Aberdeen just now.
Awful! Lazy and slow. No passion, no heart. I’m afraid the bell tolls for the Aberdeen manager. Faith in your shape has failed! Thanks for the cup, Jimmy, but fare thee well!
Ally
Thanks for the memories Jimmy; time for Peter Leven to remind us of what he can do!
Ross
Can someone tell Thelin that performing the same experiment (formation) over and over again, and expecting different results, is the definition of insanity! Adapt, or go!
Neil
FT: Airdrieonians 1-2 St Johnstone
St Johnstone are eight points clear at the top of the Scottish Championship after a narrow win in the end at Airdrieonians.
Jamie Gullan and Cheick Diabate had Saints two up after 19 minutes but Cammy Cooper pulled one back for Airdrie after the break.
Two players were sent off in added time for receiving a second booking - Aaron Reid for the hosts and Saints' Diabate.
Image source, SNSSimo Valakari was a happy St Johnstone manager at full-time
FT: Dundee United 2-0 Aberdeen
Willie Miller
Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound
Stuart Armstrong was Aberdeen's best player tonight, they had a couple of chances, but nowhere near enough to suggest they were close to Dundee United.
Aberdeen have a lot of work to do to turn this around. You can only hope they do it sooner rather than later.
Image source, SNSIt was a tough watch for the Aberdeen bench
FT: Dunfermline Athletic 0-1 Ayr United
Ayr United are up to sixth in the Scottish Championship after securing their first league win of the season away to Dunfermline Athletic, who remain fifth and are a point in front of Ayr.
Mark McKenzie scored the only goal in the ninth minute and both teams had players sent off for two bookings in the second half - Jeremiah Chiloka-Mullen for the hosts and Dylan Watret for Ayr.
Image source, SNSMark McKenzie scored the only goal at East End Park
FT: Airdrieonians 1-2 St Johnstone
Airdrieonians also had a player sent off in added time with Aaron Reid picking up a second booking.
FT: Falkirk 2-2 Hibernian
Ian McCall
Former Falkirk manager on BBC Sportsound
I really enjoyed Falkirk in the second half. They fully merited their point.
The crowd sensed they were going for a winner at the end but it just didn't happen.
FT: Falkirk 2-2 Hibernian
Billy Dodds
Former Rangers striker & coach on BBC Radio Scotland
Falkirk have something about them.
They look really good going forward. You worry about them at the back - that's why they lost those two goals - but to show that spirit and fighting from 2-0 back, it's another valuable point.
After half-time, Falkirk dominated and were unlucky not to nick it.
Aberdeen fans berate Dons boss Jimmy Thelin
At a glance
Goals from Dolcek and Esselink secure comfortable win for United
Aberdeen without league goal and bottom with one point from five games
United up to third with eight points
Aberdeen fans chanted "sacked in the morning" as embattled manager Jimmy Thelin's miserable start to the season continued with a meek Scottish Premiership defeat against Dundee United at Tannadice.
Goals from Ivan Dolcek and Bert Esselink either side of half-time inflicted a fourth league loss from their opening five matches for the Scottish Cup winners.
Dolcek - with his fifth goal involvement in his first five games for United - found the bottom corner just before the interval with a fine strike on his weaker right foot.
Then a helping hand from Aberdeen allowed Jim Goodwin's side to double their lead on 50 minutes. Esselink was left all alone from a corner and powered a header beyond Dimitar Mitov after a flick-on from Vicko Sevelj.
Thelin's side still haven't scored in the league and although they created several good chances, they again lacked a clinical touch.
Jesper Karlsson headed a decent chance wide in the opening stages and lashed a golden opportunity over the top in the second half, while Stuart Armstrong's curling effort from range bounced out off the bar.
Thelin - who has won just four league games in 2025 - was mocked by the home fans throughout the contest, with the sizeable away support joining the calls for him to go late on, and booing on the full-time whistle.
Thelin was the toast of the town when Aberdeen lifted the Scottish Cup in May, but that goodwill has evaporated as their dismal league form has carried into the new campaign.
This is their worst start to a league campaign since 1999, when they lost their opening seven matches and finished bottom of the table.
The Swede went to the away end to thank them for their support - as did his players - but the supporters that remained booed and gesticulated angrily at a man whose future seems to be firmly in doubt.
The three high-profile additions to his squad on the final day of the transfer window - Bologna loanee Karlsson, Scotland striker Kevin Nisbet and Armstrong - failed to fire at Tannadice at a time when Thelin desperately needed a spark.
After over a year without regular football, Armstrong - unsurprisingly - looks off the pace, while Karlsson's tricks were overshadowed by a couple of poor finishes.
Nisbet struggled to get into the game at all, having just 13 touches in 67 minutes.
In stark contrast, United looked a team full of confidence and in Dolcek they have a player who looks to be among the best in the division.
The Croatian winger - signed from Dunajska Streda in the summer - took his goal with aplomb and could have had more as he regularly picked up excellent positions.
He offered a creative threat too, swinging in eight crosses and linking up well with striker Zac Sapsford.
In midfield, Panutche Camara and Vicko Sevelj were both excellent, covering a remarkable amount of ground and driving forward in possession.
The celebratory atmosphere at Tannadice was reflective of a club on the up, in contrast to Aberdeen's nosedive.
'This was rock bottom' - Thelin
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin: "We're delighted. It was an excellent team performance from start to finish.
"We scored a couple of very good goals and showed resilience in the last 10 minutes when Aberdeen were throwing everything at us, but it was very comfortable.
"It shows money is not everything when you have character, desire and togetherness."
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin: "It's tough. We shared with the supporters after the game that they're angry and frustrated with our performance and result.
"We need to find answers really quickly now to get the team going in the right direction and show our fans much more.
"Right now we have one point and zero goals and there are a lot of things to fix, in both boxes. Now we need to step up and we have another chance on Saturday."
United welcome Kilmarnock to Tannadice on Saturday (15:00 BST), while Aberdeen are away to Motherwell on the same day (17:45 BST).
After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 13 |
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| 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 13 |
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| 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 8 |
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| 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 7 |
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| 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
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| 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 6 |
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| 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
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| 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 5 |
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| 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 5 |
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| 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 4 |
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| 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 4 |
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| 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | -7 | 1 |
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Manager: Jim Goodwin
Formation: 3 - 4 - 3
Manager: Jimmy Thelin
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Jim Goodwin
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Manager: Jimmy Thelin
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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After their 2-1 on the final day of last season, Dundee United could win back-to-back league meetings with Aberdeen for the first time since November 2008 under Craig Levein.
Aberdeen have lost five of their last six league visits to Dundee United, including their last two in a row since a 3-1 victory in March 2023.
Dundee United have scored 2+ goals in each of their last five Scottish Premiership games, last doing so more times in a row in the top-flight in March 2012 (6) – a run which was ended by a 1-3 defeat against Aberdeen.
With just one point from four games, this is Aberdeen's poorest start to a league season since 2011-12 (also 1 point from first 4), while they last had one or fewer points from their opening five games in 1999-00 (0).
Ivan Dolcek has scored (4) or assisted (1) a goal in each of his four Scottish Premiership appearances for Dundee United. The last player to be directly involved in at least one goal in each of his first five appearances in the competition was Scott Sinclair for Celtic in September 2016.
