http://aberdeen.stv.tv/articles/264360-aberdeen-politicians-have-clashed-over-50000-free-football-ticket-plan/
I see there's an article saying there was a "Political storm" over the plans, nothing to say the plans have been shelved though from what I can find.
The council appear to have voted on the plans and approved them too.
http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_CommonGoodFootball_140214.asp