Dempsey's Dons departure
27 Mar 2007 - 10:51:00
Aberdeen midfielder Gary Dempsey has turned down the offer of a new Pittodrie contract and will join Yeovil Town in the summer.
The 26-year-old has spent the last two years with the Dons following his transfer from Dunfermline and his loss is a major blow to boss Jimmy Calderwood's future plans.
"He's a great guy to have about the place," Calderwood said. "He's always so positive.
"His decision to leave is purely for footballing reasons. I have a great relationship with Gary and fully understand his reasons for leaving.
"He just loves playing football and wants to be in the side every week. With Scott (Severin) and Chris (Clark) here that's not always possible.
"I thought he was our best player at Ibrox the other week. He's a very good passer of the football and it won't be easy getting in someone of his standard as a replacement."