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| 1. Author: wee eck Date: Thu 30th Jul 2026. 11:19 Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of defender Aaron Donnelly on a season long loan from Dundee FC. The 23-year-old joins the Pars from Scottish Premiership side Dundee and will add versatility and experience to Neil Lennon`s squad. Donnelly has featured three times for Dundee in the Premier Sports Cup so far this season, logging 198 minutes. He started at centre-back in wins over Annan Athletic and Clyde and came off the bench in the opening Group game against Airdrieonians, helping Dundee qualify from Group D, to progress to the Last 16. Born in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, Donnelly came through the youth ranks at Dungannon Swifts before joining Nottingham Forest in 2019. He turned professional with Forest and made his senior debut in the EFL Cup in August 2022. The 6ft 1in defender has extensive experience across the English and Scottish leagues. He spent time on loan at Port Vale in League One, before enjoying a successful spell at Dundee in 2023-24, in which he helped the club secure a top-six finish in Scotland`s top-flight. Following a loan spell at Colchester United, Donnelly returned to Dundee in January 2025 on a permanent deal. He has made 42 appearances for the Dark Blues, scoring his first goal for the club in a 3-3 draw against Celtic at Dens Park. Capped at senior level by Northern Ireland, Donnelly made his international debut in June 2024 against Andorra. He has also represented Northern Ireland at U21, U17 and U16 level, earning 18 caps for the U21s. Primarily a left-sided centre-back, Donnelly is also comfortable at left-back and right-back. He is known for his defensive solidity, athleticism and ability to contribute going forward. Everyone at Dunfermline Athletic welcomes Aaron to KDM Group East End Park and wishes him every success in black and white. Post Edited (Thu 30 Jul 11:26) Reply |
| 2. Author: StevenPar77 Date: Thu 30th Jul 2026. 12:34 Although common knowledge I am glad this is now confirmed and he has that versatility too. Some Dindee fans don`t agree thst he be loaned out which is hopefully good news for us. It is an early announcement, is there to be another 👀 Reply |
| 3. Author: ipswichpar Date: Thu 30th Jul 2026. 12:37 Excellent Welcome Aaron. Reply |
| 4. Author: buffy Date: Thu 30th Jul 2026. 12:43 Great news! ”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019” Reply |
| 5. Author: Indiapar1 Date: Thu 30th Jul 2026. 12:52 Good news for both parties I would say. He can get his career back on track. G Wardrope Reply |
| 6. Author: wee eck Date: Thu 30th Jul 2026. 13:23 That`s the 7th of a group of new signings which comprises 2 goalies, 3 defenders, a midfielder and a striker. If there are any more to come, maybe a midfielder and a forward? Reply |
| 7. Author: Raymie the Legend Date: Thu 30th Jul 2026. 14:14 He seems like a good, solid player with plenty of experience at a decent level. Welcome, Aaron  It`s bloody tough being a legend Ron Atkinson - 1983 Post Edited (Thu 30 Jul 14:14) Reply |
| 8. Author: wee eck Date: Thu 30th Jul 2026. 16:09 Reading his career history reminded me of Tommy Fogarty who we had on loan a couple of seasons ago and I wondered what had happened to him. He was released by Birmingham at the end of last season and has signed for National League side, Tamworth. Donnelly`s a year older than him. Reply |
| 9. Author: DunfyDave Date: Thu 30th Jul 2026. 18:52 Welcome to the Pars Aaron 👍 DunfyDave Reply |
| 10. Author: Dandy Warhol Date: Thu 30th Jul 2026. 19:53 Dundee fans seem to rate him, seems they like the lad,nice. I don`t wanna go down like disco. Reply |
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