Gordon Parks

Kevin Nisbet says Stephen Robinson has improved Aberdeen's dressing-room culture by assigning established players to help new signings settle in and by sharing leadership responsibilities across the squad. Nisbet believes the approach has strengthened team chemistry, while improved fitness, a demanding pre-season and more aggressive wide service have helped him score five goals in three matches, including a hat-trick in Aberdeen's 4-1 Premier Sports Cup win over Queen of the South.

Motherwell’s 4-3 friendly defeat to Genk highlighted early challenges for new manager Alfred Johansson as the team adjusts to life after Jens Berthel Askou. Transfer uncertainty surrounds key players such as Elliot Watt and Tawanda Maswanhise, while World Cup performer Elliot Just impressed. New signings delivered mixed performances, with Alex Paulsen standing out in goal and Willy Vogt struggling for fitness. The match exposed shortcomings ahead of the upcoming UEFA Conference League qualifier against Havnar Bóltfelag, though contributions from Lukas Fadinger and several young players offered encouragement during a transitional period.