Jonny Hayes reveals Aberdeen FC pride in emotional farewell as he gets set for Celtic coaching return
dailyrecord.co.ukJonny Hayes has sent an emotional farewell to Aberdeen as he highlighted one thing in particular that made him 'extremely proud' while at Pittodrie.The Irishman is expected to take up a coaching role at former club Celtic after confirming his departure from the Granite City.
He had two spells at the Reds and lifted the League Cup during his time with the club. The Dons legend featured in more then 350 games but will take on a new fresh challenge as Jimmy Thelin gets ready to kick off his era in charge.Hayes admits it is 'always tough' to let go of something you enjoy while he has made lifelong friends on and off the pitch at the club.
He's also sent a thank you to every single fan who showed their backing over his time at the club and wished everyone associated with Aberdeen all the best going forward.Taking to Instagram, Hayes wrote: "Over two spells I have spent almost a quarter of my life and most of my playing career at Aberdeen, therefore I will always be grateful to the board for giving me the opportunity to play at Pittodrie and latterly coach in the academy.
Even when things weren’t going to plan on the pitch, as a player you always knew you had the support of everybody associated with the club."Myself and my family have always felt extremely welcome in the north east over the course of nearly a decade so I want to thank every single person that has made us feel that way.
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