Aberdeen Football Club, based in Aberdeen, Scotland, has a rich history and notable accomplishments. Established in 1903, the club has enjoyed success both domestically and in European competitions. Their home venue is Pittodrie Stadium, which has a capacity of over 20,000 spectators. The club is affectionately known as "The Dons," a nickname derived from the word "Don" which means a respected person or leader. Aberdeen has won the Scottish league title four times, with their most successful period coming in the 1980s under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson. During this time, they also won the Scottish Cup seven times and the Scottish League Cup six times. Aberdeen's success in European competitions includes winning the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1983, becoming the first Scottish team to achieve this feat.