Alfie Dorrington’s return is “a big boost” for Aberdeen, says fellow defender Nicky Devlin.
The Tottenham centre-half has returned to Pittodrie for the 2025-26 campaign following a successful loan spell last term, which culminated in a historic Scottish Cup triumph.
“It’s good to see him back again,” Devlin told Aberdeen’s club media.
“I thought he was brilliant last season for us, especially for someone coming into his first real exposure to first-team football. And he’ll be a big boost for us.
“There are a few people who have left, big characters who have left the dressing room this year.
“He’s good on and off the park, he’s a big character, he gets on well with everyone. And he brings a lot of quality to the team, which we’ll need throughout the season.”
Jimmy Thelin’s men continued their pre-season preparations with a friendly defeat to English Premier League side Fulham on Saturday.
New signing Kusini Yengi gave Aberdeen the lead, but they fell to a 4-1 defeat against the London club, who finished 11th England’s top tier last season.
“It was difficult, everyone knows they’re a top side,” said Devlin, who replaced Graeme Shinnie at left-back at half time.
“They give a lot of the top teams in England problems as well. There were good parts of it – first half and second half – but obviously lots of stuff we need to work on going into the start of our season.”
On playing in an unfamiliar left-back position, Devlin continued: “On paper it’s the same position, it’s just a different side.
“I think the manager knows I’m happy to play wherever. If he thinks it’s the best for the team, then he knows I’ll play anywhere for him.”
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