All for Aberdeen!
Aberdeen v Celtic, Scottish Cup Final, Saturday 27^th May
 
As Aberdeen move closer to their trip to Hampden to take on Celtic on Saturday 27^th May in the club’s first Scottish Cup Final in 17 years we are calling on the Aberdeen community, and supporters all over the world to Don their red & white in support of Derek McInnes and his side!
 
With Aberdeen being a one club city we believe that this occasion should not just be for the club and our supporters but for the city and the wider Aberdeen community. We are All for Aberdeen!
 
Along with our partner charity Aberdeen FC Community Trust (AFCCT) and in partnership with Aberdeen Inspired, we are looking to generate a feel-good factor around the city for all in the period leading up to the match with a particular emphasis on the week of the match and the Friday before the cup final itself.
 
Adrian Watson, CEO of Aberdeen Inspired said: “Aberdeen Inspired is delighted to team up with Aberdeen Football Club and AFCCT in marking the fantastic achievement of the team in making it to the Scottish Cup Final later in the month, after an already very successful season.
 
“For our part, Aberdeen Inspired is delighted to commission the red and white bunting on Union Street and to encourage our many businesses to get behind the Dons on the run-up to Cup Final day. Already many businesses are looking to decorate their business in red and white, create AFC themed goods and offers to reflect the City’s club success. I’m sure the north-east public will get right behind it.”
 
With tickets already on sale for the match we know that we can count on the support of the famous Red Army on the day and would love to see people around the city and supporters all around the world in unison decked out in red & white in the lead up to the match!
 
Want to get involved? Please read on!
 
All for Aberdeen Week – W/c Monday 22^nd May
 
For the week of the match we have listed some initiatives below that you can opt into, we would be delighted to receive your support in any way.
 
Red & White Day – Friday 26^th May
 
Prior to the League Cup Final in November a number of local schools and businesses dressed up in their red and white for a ‘Red & White Day’ and this time we want to do it on a bigger scale! On Friday 26^th May, the day before the match we are calling on everyone in the city to dress red & white for the day.
 
On the day we would also welcome any donations made around the city in support of our partner charity Aberdeen FC Community Trust. Last time round some schools and organisations opted to ask staff and pupils for £1 on the day.
 
To find out more about AFCCT please visit afccommunitytrust.org or e-mail info@afccommunitytrust.org
 
Engagement
 
If you decide to get involved please share your images and posts on social media using #AllForAberdeen, #Aberdeen, #StandFree or #COYR. Tag @AberdeenFC or @AFCCT and we will share the best images throughout the week.
 
Competition – Squad Photo
 
We are inviting all schools, businesses and organisations to take their own ‘squad photo’ on Red & White Day. The winning entry will receive match tickets for the entire squad for a selected match at Pittodrie next season.
 
All entries should be shared on Twitter tagging @AberdeenFC with #AllForAberdeen
 
The winning entry will be selected on Friday 26^th May.
 
Competition – Create a match poster
 
We are extending an invitation to all U12s to make their own cup final posters in the lead up to the match.
 
All entries can be submitted to Angus the Bull, Aberdeen Football Club, Pittodrie, AB24 5RQ or sent via e-mail to angus@afc.co.uk by Wednesday 24^th May.
 
The winner, as selected by Angus the Bull, will get the opportunity to meet the AFC team and management staff ahead of a match at Pittodrie next season!
 
The winner will be selected on Friday 26^th May.
 
There are lots more ways to make the city red and white, be creative and have fun with it… COYR!
 
Getting involved
 
If you are interested in getting involved it would be really helpful if you could answer the questions below and feedback to cupfinal@afc.co.uk
 
1.         Would you like to participate in Red & White Day/Week?
2.         Would you like to ‘dress’ your window/business/organisation in Red & White?
3.         Would you be interested in taking part in a Red & White Day and donating £1 per person to AFCCT?
4.         Would you like, if possible, a mascot to make an appearance at your organisation?
5.         Would you be interested in using the day/week to fundraise for AFCCT?