On previous occasions when we've found ourselves in this position, most notably this time last year with rumours of Hart, Nicholson, Miller and Clark leaving, I've found myself feeling really concerned. But I have to say looking at that list I think we are more than capable of replacing the majority of them with equal or better players.
Always been a big fan of Severin and I hope he stays, but sadly we've probably seen his best form. Smith is a rare talent, very rare these days, and we can ill afford to keep paying the guy a hefty wage when he's contributing nothing in return. Mackie, Young, Mair, and de Visscher are now nothing more than journeymen spl players, ok they might find another spl club and will undoubtedly come back to haunt us one day, but they're certainly not in the irreplaceable category. I'm guessing most will want to stay at Pittodrie.