Red Redemption

How Aberdeen Ended a 35-Year Wait for Scottish Cup Glory

Aberdeen defied the odds to win the 2025 Scottish Cup, ending a 35-year wait for the trophy. With exclusive insight and interviews, Red Redemption tells the full story – the years of pain, the momentous day at Hampden, and what it meant to the fans and city. The book also looks at the long-term future of the Dons.

Red Redemption is the definitive account of how Aberdeen ended a 35-year wait to lift the Scottish Cup. Combining fan insight, exclusive interviews and historical reflection, it explores what the win meant to a club, a city – and its people.

With a mix of reporting, history and analytical insight, the book is perfect for anyone who values storytelling that captures the heart and soul of a football club and its community.

It brings you:

• The full story of Aberdeen’s 2025 Scottish Cup triumph – the first time the club lifted the trophy in more than 30 years
• A deep dive back in time to look at the 1990 cup-winning side, with reflections from Aberdeen hero Brian Irvine, who scored the penalty that secured that unforgettable victory
• A riveting account of 35 years of heartbreak, false dawns and missed chances that made the eventual trophy triumph all the sweeter
• Exclusive interviews with former players, club insiders, journalists and lifelong fans who lived every moment
• An exploration of the rise of manager Jimmy Thelin and his impact on the club
• A full-colour photo section capturing that famous day at Hampden
• A look ahead to Aberdeen’s future, with exclusive insider perspectives on the club’s ambitions and vision and the trophy’s lasting legacy

A must-read for Aberdeen FC supporters and fans of Scottish football, Red Redemption will also appeal to readers interested in regional football identity, underdog triumphs or the culture of the Scottish game beyond the Old Firm.

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