Andy Considine Aberdeen exit bewilders former Pittodrie star as Jim Goodwin decision 'doesn't add up'

Former Aberdeen defender Mark Reynolds says Andrew Considine's impending departure "doesn't add up".

The 35-year-old has been at Aberdeen for 18 years, making his debut back in 2004, and is fourth in the club's all-time appearance rankings.

And despite the long-serving player insisting he wants to stay, Record Sport brought you the news last week that he will leave the Granite City when his current deal comes to an end this season.

The news came as a surprise to many after Dons gaffer Jim Goodwin previously said it was just a case of "dotting the i's and crossing the t's" in terms of Considine's new contract.

But the decision suddenly went the other way with the former St Mirren boss opting not to keep hold of the defender.

Aberdeen have massively under-performed this season and will be competing in the bottom six after a loss at home to Ross County on split weekend.

The shock decision to depart company with Considine, along with the run of underwhelming performances, has certainly got people talking.

Amongst those is former Dons player Reynolds who told Sky Sports: "I find it very strange the way this has transpired.

"I get that Jim Goodwin wants to send a message out and he wants to have his own players there but when a guy like Andy Considine, who is a modern day club legend...

"For me as a footballer who has been there and done that as well, from what has been released from the club in terms of saying a contract was offered, Andy came back as it didn't meet expectations, that for me is the definition of a negotiation.

"They come at you with something, you go back to them with something and then you meet in the middle or find and amicable way to part company which is the least I think Andy Considine