The 1924–25 season was Aberdeen's 20th season in the top flight of Scottish football and their 21st season. The club competed in Scottish Football League Division One and Scottish Cup in season 1924–25.

Overview

Aberdeen began the 1924–25 season with their second manager in charge, after Jimmy Philip resigned in the summer. Former player Paddy Travers was appointed as the new manager. Aberdeen finished 15th in Division One, just two points clear of relegation. In the Scottish Cup, they lost in the fourth round to Hamilton Academical at Pittodrie.

Results

Scottish Division One

Match Day Date Opponent H/A Score Aberdeen Scorer(s) Attendance116 AugustFalkirkA0–210,000223 AugustRangersH0–118,000330 AugustAyr UnitedA3–3Alex Jackson, Wattie Jackson (2, 1 pen))6,00046 SeptemberCelticH0–424,000513 SeptemberHamilton AcademicalA1–2Wattie Jackson6,000620 SeptemberCowdenbeathH3–0Wattie Jackson (3)10,000722 SeptemberMortonH0–114,000827 SeptemberPartick ThistleA4–1Alex Jackson (2), Wattie Jackson (2)12,000929 SeptemberQueen's ParkH3–1Paton, Wattie Jackson, Miller6,000104 OctoberAirdrieoniansH1–2Miller15,0001111 OctoberMotherwellA2–1Paton, Wattie Jackson6,5001218 OctoberDundeeH0–018,0001325 OctoberThird LanarkA0–46,000141 NovemberSt JohnstoneH2–1Alex Jackson, Rankin12,000158 NovemberHeart of MidlothianA1–1Paton18,0001615 NovemberSt MirrenH2–3Edward (2)12,0001722 NovemberHibernianA1–4Paton13,0001829 NovemberKilmarnockH0–012,000196 DecemberRaith RoversA2–2Cosgrove, Wattie Jackson6,0002013 DecemberMortonA1–1Cosgrove5,0002120 DecemberThird LanarkH3–1Alex Jackson (2), Smith12,0002227 DecemberSt JohnstoneA1–1Bowie6,000231 JanuaryDundeeA0–213,000243 JanuaryFalkirkH1–1Bowie12,000255 JanuaryHibernianH0–113,0002610 JanuaryCelticA1–3McStay6,0002717 JanuaryPartick ThistleH2–0Pirie (2)15,0002831 JanuaryKilmarnockA1–0Pirie5,5002914 FebruaryAirdrieoniansA0–04,0003028 FebruaryRaith RoversH2–3Wattie Jackson, Pirie9,000313 MarchSt MirrenA3–1Alex Jackson, Bruce, Pirie5,0003218 MarchAyr UnitedH0–18,0003328 MarchCowdenbeathA1–2Bruce7,500341 AprilHamilton AcademicalH2–0Alex Jackson, Smith6,000354 AprilHeart of MidlothianH0–010,000367 AprilRangersA0–28,0003711 AprilQueen's ParkA1–4Smith10,0003825 AprilMotherwellH2–0Jimmy Jackson, Wattie Jackson15,000

Final standings

Scottish Cup

Round Date Opponent H/A Score Aberdeen Scorer(s) AttendanceR124 JanuaryHibernianA2–0Pirie (2)20,000R27 FebruaryArmadaleA1–1Pirie7,000R2 R11 FebruaryArmadaleH2–0Pirie (2)15,000R321 FebruaryMotherwellH0–025,257R3 R25 FebruaryMotherwellA2–1Jimmy Jackson, Craig12,000R47 MarchHamilton AcademicalH0–224,157

Squad

Appearances & Goals

References