Aberdeen FC's captaincy decision nears as League Cup experiments continue Aberdeen FC manager Stephen Robinson is set to name a new captain soon, while continuing to experiment with his squad in the Premier Sports Cup. The Dons face Kelty Hearts this weekend, aiming for a fourth consecutive group win to secure their place in the knockout rounds. ## What's the latest on Aberdeen FC's captaincy? Robinson has been rotating the armband among players during the League Cup group stage, using the competition to assess his squad ahead of the Premiership opener. The manager emphasized the importance of giving players game time and testing different combinations. ## Why is this weekend's match important? A point against Kelty Hearts would guarantee Aberdeen FC's progression to the next round of the Premier Sports Cup. Robinson is focused on securing a clean sweep of group wins while preparing his team for the Premiership campaign. The Dons finished 8th in the 2025 Premiership table with 33 points, 9 wins, 6 draws, and 18 losses, and are looking to improve this season. ## What comes next for Aberdeen FC? After the League Cup match, Aberdeen FC will turn their attention to their Premiership opener against Hearts. Robinson has been monitoring Hearts' European campaign, where they suffered a 4-0 defeat to Sturm Graz. The Dons will need to be at their best to start the season strongly. Robinson is keeping his focus on the immediate task at hand, stating, "You have to win the game, but you also have to make sure a lot of the squad are ready rather than just ten or eleven players." He added, "I believe that’s important (being seeded). Obviously, you get a supposedly easier draw, although nothing’s easy in football now, but we want to be one of the seeded teams."