Russell Anderson reveals Andy Considine exit shock as Aberdeen legend gutted for former teammate

Russell Anderson admits he was stunned to learn his former Aberdeen defensive stalwart partner Andrew Considine's time at Pittodrie was over.

But he insists nothing surprises him in football anymore.

The 35-year-old will leave the Dons this summer 18 years after making his Aberdeen debut in a 2-1 defeat to Dundee in May, 2004 after his contract offer was withdrawn, with manager Jim Goodwin furious the news was made public.

Anderson, who was the last Aberdeen captain to lift silverware and is seventh compared to Considine's fourth in the list of all-time Dons appearances, partnered him at the heart of the defence during his two spells at the club, although both players also played full back.

And he admits he's puzzled Considine, who has made 569 appearances - behind only Willie Miller, Alex McLeish and Bobby Clark - is on his way out after he was put on the bench recently after battling back from a knee injury earlier this season.

He praised his former colleague who famously played and impressed for Scotland in Euro 2020 qualification as they ended their tournament exile.

Anderson said: "To be honest, nothing in football really surprises me.

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