It was thought when we won promotion to the SPL he would take a back seat, with phrases such as "only in emergencies" being bandied about. However, that never happened - despite him not appearing until October this season - and most of his performances weren't too bad. What probably forced him to retire was a poor performance in his final game in the cup against St. Johnstone when he was subbed early in the second half.
During his career, Andy has played for a number of other clubs, including St. Johnstone, Hibs and Kilmarnock. He'll still be registered as a player and feature for the reserves - passing on his experience - and if we get an injury crisis it's not inconceivable to think he'll be back playing competitive games.
All the best in your retirement Andy.
Story source: Paisley Daily Express