The 2016-17 campaign was a season of resilience and definitive silver for Aberdeen as The Dons secured an impressive runner-up finish in the Scottish Premiership. Leading the line was the ever-reliable Adam Rooney, whose 20 goals across all competitions, including 12 in the league, powered a side that also reached both the League Cup and Scottish Cup Finals. Though they ultimately fell short to Celtic's 'Invincibles' in both finals, this campaign cemented Aberdeen's status as the clear second-best team in the country and featured a memorable 2-1 victory over Rangers at Ibrox, a feat not achieved in 26 years. It was a standout year of high-stakes cup runs and league consolidation that remains a defining chapter in Derek McInnes’ successful tenure.