Aberdeen have released Marley Watkins, Connor McLennan, Dean Campbell and Matty Kennedy.
The quartet join youngsters Mason Hancock, Timi Fatona and Blessing Oluyemi in leaving the club on freedom of contract. The Dons have also confirmed that first-team coach Liam Fox has turned down a contract extension and is leaving to be closer to his family in the central belt.
Liam Scales, Mattie Pollock, Graeme Shinnie, Leighton Clarkson, Hayden Coulson, Jay Gorter, Dilan Markanday and Patrik Myslovic have also returned to their parent clubs after recent loans. Barry Robson said: “I’d like to thank every player who is leaving for their efforts during their time at the club.
