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The Football Show · 25 September 2026
Adrian Bevington FIRST Aberdeen FC Interview | New Aberdeen CEO speaks to the media for the first time. Bevington takes over from Alan Burrows, he has a rich football pedigree and was an instrumental part in getting Gareth Southgate to England as part of the FA.
Bevington is now tasked with stabilising the ship at Pittodrie, hear from him as he speaks to the media for the first time.
"No one needs to sell Aberdeen to me." Adrian Bevington gives his first interview as Aberdeen's new chief executive - on the new stadium, the club's ambition, and backing manager Steven Robinson.
Bevington, who worked with Steve Gibson at Middlesbrough and helped open Wembley Stadium and St George's Park, explains why he took the job, how impressed he was by chairman Dave Cormack and the board, and why delivering a new stadium for the northeast is a priority. He also sets out how he sees the chief executive role alongside sporting director Lutz, his full backing of Steven Robinson, and his commitment to youth development and Aberdeen's place in the SFA's plans for young players.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Why Adrian Bevington took the Aberdeen job
0:50 The board, the chairman and Cormack Park
1:38 Dave Cormack and Steve Gibson: the best chairmen
2:16 The new stadium and Bevington's Wembley pedigree
3:24 The loyal fan base and the DNA project
4:39 First impressions of Steven Robinson
5:13 Ambition: Europe, cups and commercial success
6:32 Stability, philosophy and the sporting director role
8:25 The potential he sees at Aberdeen
10:59 CEO vs sporting director: the roles defined
11:54 Youth development and the SFA quota
14:01 Building a relationship with Steven Robinson
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