Scott Severin has claimed he was going stale in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League after quitting Aberdeen for Watford.

The 30-year-old defender this week completed a free transfer to Vicarage Road after five years at Pittodrie.

Former Scotland international Severin has spent his entire career in his home country and is relishing the opportunity to test himself south of the border.

Asked if he was becoming "stale" by staying put, he told RedTV: "Of course. I said to myself if I get the chance to go at the end of my contract, I'd go.

"I've had five good years at Aberdeen. I had five at Hearts as well - so 10 years playing against the same teams.

"It's good to get a change and hopefully I can become a better player playing against better players."