Paul Sheerin is preparing to say a long goodbye to St Johnstone the club that is closest to his heart.
The 35-year-old midfielder will see out this season as an integral first-team squad member, even scoring the penalty kick that secured a point for the Perth men against St Mirren on Saturday.
However, Sheerin, who signed for Saints six years ago when John Connolly was manager, is likely to call time on his McDiarmid Park career once his contract expires in the summer.
“I am long enough in the tooth now to know the score and age catches up with the best of us eventually,” he said.
“I would be surprised if I got another contract here but that’s football and I would understand it.
“It has been a frustrating season for me after being accustomed to playing almost every game in my time here.
“But the midfielders that have been brought in have done exceptionally well guys like Murray Davidson, Jody Morris, Chris Millar and Liam Craig.
“I have been striving for success all my career and finally got it with St Johnstone.
“Last season, winning the First Division with Saints, was the highlight of my career.
“I won’t lie. If I don’t get offered a new contract it would be a wrench to leave.Capable”I may have to move but I feel I am capable of playing on. I’m feeling as fit as ever.”
Saints boss McInnes stressed he wants more from his players in the four remaining fixtures, starting with Aberdeen this weekend.
“We were second best to St Mirren,” he said.
“Now we have to make sure that everything energy, enthusiasm and approach is spot on.
“There is no excuse for playing poorly in the last four games I won’t have it.
“The players have done great this season and they should be rolling the red carpet out for our boys, even though we don’t have a trophy to lift.
“We have surpassed last year’s work and have done the job.
“But we will have seven weeks in the close season to reflect and rest.
“So for the next few weeks I want endeavour.”