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Stephen Robinson confesses Aberdeen misstep with Tony Yogane as he reveals how winger ‘holds court’

Robinson has urged fans to be patient with the summer signing as he issued a reminder of just how young he still is…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 6:05 PM
Stephen Robinson confesses Aberdeen misstep with Tony Yogane as he reveals how winger ‘holds court’
Key Things to Know
  • Stephen Robinson admitted he made a mistake by rushing winger Tony Yogane into Aberdeen's team too early.
  • Aberdeen signed 21-year-old Yogane from Brentford for a six-figure transfer fee.
  • Yogane recently made an impact by winning a penalty in Aberdeen's 3-1 victory over St Mirren.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson admitted he made a mistake by throwing young winger Tony Yogane into the team too quickly after signing him. The Dons paid a six-figure fee to acquire Yogane from Brentford following his loan spell at Dundee. Robinson took personal blame for the 21-year-old's early struggles, noting that the player was previously substituted at halftime on multiple occasions due to high expectations.

Yogane showed strong progress by winning a penalty during Aberdeen's 3-1 victory against St Mirren on Saturday. Robinson praised the winger's talent and dressing room character, while also challenging other wingers including Lewis Smith and Hicham Mahou to increase their output ahead of the upcoming match against Dundee United.

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