Another Aberdeen friendly cancelled

It's another blow to their preparations for the new season.

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 15th Jul 2021

Aberdeen's friendly against Reading has been cancelled.

The decision follows three positive COVID-19 results recorded within the Reading camp.

The Dons friendly with Cove Rangers was scrapped recently for the same reason.

Stephen Glass will have his team playing St Johnstone in a behind closed doors game at Cormack Park the same day, however.

A statement from the club said:

"Whilst the Club is disappointed it thanks Reading for raising this matter in a timely manner and believes this was the correct decision given the team is preparing for a UEFA Conference League qualifier against Swedish side BK Hacken next week.

"Given the Manager’s contingency plans, the cancellation will not cause any major disruption to the carefully planned pre-season schedule and our closed door friendly match against St Johnstone will go ahead tomorrow.

"We would like to thank Reading for their cooperation in these difficult circumstances and wish them all the best for their forthcoming EFL Championship campaign. "

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