SCOTT BROWN could well already have something lined up after his departure from Aberdeen, reckons Celtic hero John Hartson.

The 36-year-old officially left the Dons on Tuesday just nine-months into a two-year contract, as he seeks the next steps in his coaching career. 

The former Hoops captain joined old team-mate Stephen Glass in the north east last year. 

However, with Glass now out the door and Jim Goodwin in charge, the club and player have parted ways.

And while he doesn't know where his next challenge lies, Hartson reckons Broony potentially already has something sorted.

He told Go Radio's Football Show: "Obviously I speak to Scott regularly but I wouldn't call him on a day like today. I respect his privacy.

"He might have something lined up. He might just want a rest, he might want a break.

"Knowing Scott that probably won't be the case. He'll want to be active and he might have several offers already.

"It's a shock to me because I know he was really determined to go up to Aberdeen and not only play a role under Stephen Glass, he wanted to go and do a little bit of coaching.

"He was going to go and do his badges, and get involved in that side of the game. That's not worked out for him.

"Whether or not he showed a bit of loyalty and said 'hold on, it was Stephen who brought me here,' but I believe he had another 16 months to go on his contract.

"I'm not sure what he does from now but he's had an incredible career."

"Could he go back to Celtic? I think it would be down to the manager.

"It would just be to coach, but that decision has to ultimately be decided by Ange Postecoglou, with everything that's happening at Celtic right now.

"They're in the crest of a wave, top of the league, but stranger things have happened."