Aberdeen FC confirms that Scott Brown has left the club to focus on his coaching journey

After a day of negotiations and media speculation Aberdeen FC have now confirmed that the Celtic legend Scott Brown has left the Pittodrie club.

The official Aberdeen Twitter account has just tweeted this short message saying: “We can today confirm team captain, Scott Brown, will leave the Club as he looks to take the next steps in his coaching journey. All at AFC would like to thank Scott for his contribution during his time with the Club. We wish him all the very best in his future career.”

And from the official AFC website, this: “The 36-year-old, former Scotland captain joined the Club in the summer of 2021 on a two-year deal in a player-coach role.

“He will now depart the Dons to allow him to focus on his coaching development with a view to taking the first steps in his managerial career when an opportunity arises.

“All at AFC would like to thank Scott for his contribution during his time with the Club. We wish him all the very best in his future career.”

Scott Brown is a Celtic legend who made over 600 appearances for Celtic won 10 league titles, six Scottish Cups and six League Cups, and was named the SWFA Player of the Year in 2018.

He played for Scotland on 55 occasions  and was the Scotland captain from 2014 to 2017.Between club and international football he made 842 senior appearances, scoring 72 goals and winning 23 trophies. So not only a Celtic legend but also a Scotland great and we will also be fondly remembered at both Hibs where it all began and Aberdeen were his playing career looks like ending.

Photo: Andrew Milligan

Sky Sports have also been reporting on this breaking story which effectively means that Broony will hang up his boots and concentrate on his coaching aspirations and maybe that will involve Celtic either straight away or further down the line.

Broony issued a short statement saying: “I would like to take this opportunity to firstly thank the board at Aberdeen and, of course, Stephen Glass and his backroom staff, for giving me the opportunity to enjoy my first taste of coaching.

“I’d also like to thank all my team-mates and the great staff both at Cormack Park and Pittodrie. I know I was only in the North-east for a short period, but the fans made me feel welcome from day one, so my thanks must also go to them for showing me so much support.

“Aberdeen is a huge club and I know there is a real determination from all to deliver success both on and off the pitch. I wish them all the best for the remainder of the season.”

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The Celtic Star founder and editor David Faulds has edited numerous Celtic books over the past decade or so including several from Lisbon Lions, Willie Wallace, Tommy Gemmell and Jim Craig. Earliest Celtic memories include a win over East Fife at Celtic Park and the 4-1 League Cup loss to Partick Thistle as a 6 year old. Best game? Easy 4-2, 1979 when Ten Men Won the League. Email editor@thecelticstar.co.uk

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