Nicholson admits tough decision
by Alex Livie, 05 July 2008
Barry Nicholson has admitted it was a wrench to sever ties with Aberdeen boss Jimmy Calderwood in favour of a new challenge at Preston.
Calderwood has twice signed Nicholson, for Dunfermline and The Dons, and pushed out the boat to keep him at the club.
Nicholson has opted to head for a new challenge in England, but he heads south of the border with a heavy heart.
"It was tough to leave Jimmy after all those years working together,” said Nicholson.
"I had been with him for seven of the last eight seasons, so he's really helped to mould my career.
"He has had real faith in me, firstly taking me to Dunfermline from Rangers, then up to Aberdeen.
"I played virtually every match for Jimmy when I was fit and it was great working with him so that's why I called him to say thanks for everything.
"But I made up my mind months ago I wanted to try playing in England.”