Derek Riordan Leaves at the End of the Season

[RickyS]

theres a denial in the scotsman link at the top of the page from a "source close to the player":rolleyes:

[Dashing Bob S]

I think that whether he stays or goes, most Hibs fans agree that he's hit his peak without fulfilling his massive potential and that we've probably seen the best of him.

I think he pretty much gave up this season. He was playing well and then seemed to realise, a) he was never getting capped under Potter b) he was never getting faster c) he was playing alongside donkeys for the next 18 months or so as we yet again 'transition'.

If there is more to come from him, its probably best unleashed at another club.

[givescotlandfreedom]

Riordan may well be away but don't base it on a BBC article. They told us we were signing Russell Anderson not long ago and that turned out to be totally inaccurate.

[Cabbage East]

Just got a text from the EN saying that he might be staying. Will be interesting to see if there are any quotes in their story later on.....

[BSEJVT]

So you haven't seen enough of Thornhill but 90 minutes of Divis is long enough to pass a verdict?

Who was the last manager where the consensus agreed he had completely fathomable selections, tactics and substitutions?

Gimmie strength.

Forgive me for having the audacity to post my own opinion and it not matching yours , I have clearly been labouring under the misapprehension that that was the purpose of this board!

Divis's distribution was woeful, worse than Mark Brown's and he looked like a rabbit caught in the headlights to me.

IMO he wont make it, you are entitled to your opinion that its to early to tell.

One of us will be proved right in the fullness of time.

IMO its a problem when the players, who the manager works with daily, and are briefed on tactics before the game and the substitutes who are briefed before they go on, cant fathom what they are meant to be doing, kind of akin to playing with x number of men short. Dont you think?

The fact that it all went tits up after the subs were made would tend to support that viewpoint, would it not?

You might find that acceptable, I don't nor would it appear do many others

ps

I do hope you find some strength, I think Holland & Barrett do supplements that might help.

Best of luck

[Seveno]

Excellent, well-balanced article from Stuart Bathgate in the Scotsman this morning.

http://sport.scotsman.com/sport/Derek-Riordan-facing-an-uncertain.6762740.jp


It's not within the bounds of possibility that his lask of ambition could leave him unemployed shortly.

[SmokieJoe]

I think we all guessed this would be the case but tonight is the first time I have heard the media say it is fact.

Real Radio is Pash but they said Deeks will defo be away.

Deek is our last player who can do something unusual or different, in future we will be be a solid no flair team as one after another of football players leave.

Love him or Hate him he is the last class act we have, even if it is only flashes of brilliance these days.

I have made the comment/question before when G O'C was mensioned in Jan '11. i believe that Deeks and G O'C never saw eye to eye and that was the main stumbling block before G O'C would agree a contract.
Although no deal has been done as yet with G O'C, the fact remains for me anyway, Deeks flashes of brilliance were getting fewer and fewer as his contract wound down, G O'C however, when fit, he looked like one of the best target men in the EPL, and he played up front on his own, for Brum, against the best defences in Europe.

[J-C]

I have made the comment/question before when G O'C was mensioned in Jan '11. i believe that Deeks and G O'C never saw eye to eye and that was the main stumbling block before G O'C would agree a contract.
Although no deal has been done as yet with G O'C, the fact remains for me anyway, Deeks flashes of brilliance were getting fewer and fewer as his contract wound down, G O'C however, when fit, he looked like one of the best target men in the EPL, and he played up front on his own, for Brum, against the best defences in Europe.


Also when GOC was told by Petrie that a transfer was in for him from Russia, GOC signed an extention so Hibs would get some money for him, not the case with Riordan. He's also kept in touch with Petrie and are pretty good friends, this may also help GOC get a contract if he wants one.

[SmokieJoe]

Also when GOC was told by Petrie that a transfer was in for him from Russia, GOC signed an extention so Hibs would get some money for him, not the case with Riordan. He's also kept in touch with Petrie and are pretty good friends, this may also help GOC get a contract if he wants one.
It certainly bodes well, with the immenent return of Ivan, hopefully G O'C signs or puts us out of our misery soon :wink:

[Sammy7nil]

It certainly bodes well, with the immenent return of Ivan, hopefully G O'C signs or puts us out of our misery soon :wink:

WHY Would you sign GO'C he has been injured for years and the rumours about his fitness/ private life do not bode well for a return to peak form.

[ancient hibee]

I have made the comment/question before when G O'C was mensioned in Jan '11. i believe that Deeks and G O'C never saw eye to eye and that was the main stumbling block before G O'C would agree a contract.
Although no deal has been done as yet with G O'C, the fact remains for me anyway, Deeks flashes of brilliance were getting fewer and fewer as his contract wound down, G O'C however, when fit, he looked like one of the best target men in the EPL, and he played up front on his own, for Brum, against the best defences in Europe.
In fact they played in the same teams for years without any problems.The idea that everyone in a football club has to be bosom pals is wet. How many games did O'Connor play for Birmingham?I think he's scored 9 goals in 3 years and was certainly not good enough for Barnsley.

[Golden Bear]

WHY Would you sign GO'C he has been injured for years and the rumours about his fitness/ private life do not bode well for a return to peak form.

:agree:

That's the way I see it.

As a Club we can't keep looking back and signing a player like Adam Rooney would be a step forward in the right direction.

[hibiedude]

I wish R01rdan all the best where ever he ends up

Our loss will be someone gain

[Hibee1]

Just got a text from the EN saying that he might be staying. Will be interesting to see if there are any quotes in their story later on.....

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/hibernianfc/Hibs-striker-Riordan-yet-to.6762939.jp

Perhaps the BBC's Brian McLauchlin should have contacted the club before he released the 'Riordan to Leave Hibs' article... :idea:

At least there's still a chance, but if he does leave I hope it's under good terms. Would hate to see him undermine CC or leave with regrets.

[J-C]

:agree:

That's the way I see it.

As a Club we can't keep looking back and signing a player like Adam Rooney would be a step forward in the right direction.


Don't be surprised to see Rooney in a Huns jersey next season.

[Beefster]

Don't be surprised to see Rooney in a Huns jersey next season.

A Catholic from the Republic? That would be a surprise for the Orcs.

[J-C]

A Catholic from the Republic? That would be a surprise for the Orcs.


Maybe not considering the recent problems they've been having, a weegie on Realradio last night said Rooney was the type of player he'd like to see at Ipox, if he's happy then the board would be happy, remember they've got nowt to spend nowadays.

[aberhibsfc]

Article in the Metro today, Stack is recovering well for injury and is keen to tie up a deal as soon as possible so he knows where he'll be playing next season and concentrate on get fit for action.

He goes onto say that despite CC's press release regards 10 players, Rankin etc. CC has not conceded that DR will definately be leaving. According to Stack, CC is still discussing terms with Deek, Miller, Vaz Te and Dickoh. To be honest, all have got to step up to the plate, but I still think they have something to offer. They are not in the same bracket of ability of those already confirmed as leaving.

I can only dream of a front line of DR, Vaz Te with the possible additions of GOC & ALF, not forgetting Sproule of course.

[silverhibee]

I have made the comment/question before when G O'C was mensioned in Jan '11. i believe that Deeks and G O'C never saw eye to eye and that was the main stumbling block before G O'C would agree a contract.
Although no deal has been done as yet with G O'C, the fact remains for me anyway, Deeks flashes of brilliance were getting fewer and fewer as his contract wound down, G O'C however, when fit, he looked like one of the best target men in the EPL, and he played up front on his own, for Brum, against the best defences in Europe.

As far as i know GOC and Riordan have kept pretty close during there football career and always kept in touch with each other, and in a bad season for Derek he has probaly scored more this season than GOC has scored since joining Birmingham 3-4 seasons ago.
When was the last time GOC was fit and had a good run of games behind him.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

I can only dream of a front line of DR, Vaz Te with the possible additions of GOC & ALF, not forgetting Sproule of course.

Cant say I feel the same tbh

Not been overly impressed with Vaz Te, has done nothing more than a Morais or a Wotherspoon except the derby goal, when you look at him without the reputation for potential that he had 3 years ago.

Riordan, it has been clearly mentioned on here more than enough that hes not the player he once was, and apart from maybe 4 special moments a season, doesnt offer that much.

GOC & Sproule, a lot like the above, is getting people excited on past glories, and although those past reputations are for areas we need, Pace out wide, and strength up top, they havent shown this for years, Sproule is getting older, perhaps losing his one asset; and GOC has had a lot of off field problems.

Le Fondre I cant really comment on, but there is a big step up from L2 to SPL IMO.

Id be much more excited for the coming season with Rooney up top to Partner Sodje, a partnership that could flourish IMO, and a pacey winger with his best years ahead of him, Aluko perhaps.

[Captain Trips]

Over the past 12-18months noboday at ER IMO not one player has consistantly played to a good level on a regular basis, there have been flashes from some but they remain flashes, if players are to go then I would have 10+ infornt of DR.

I think he still has something in the locker, he could go on a downward spiral and be worse he could also come into some form again as still young enough, for me a gamble worth taking. if we are keeping players hoping that bringing in new blood will boost then perhaps that is the same for DR.

Sodje is becoming interesting also and may well also be worth the risks of a longer deal.

[aberhibsfc]

Cant say I feel the same tbh

Not been overly impressed with Vaz Te, has done nothing more than a Morais or a Wotherspoon except the derby goal, when you look at him without the reputation for potential that he had 3 years ago.

Riordan, it has been clearly mentioned on here more than enough that hes not the player he once was, and apart from maybe 4 special moments a season, doesnt offer that much.

GOC & Sproule, a lot like the above, is getting people excited on past glories, and although those past reputations are for areas we need, Pace out wide, and strength up top, they havent shown this for years, Sproule is getting older, perhaps losing his one asset; and GOC has had a lot of off field problems.

Le Fondre I cant really comment on, but there is a big step up from L2 to SPL IMO.

Id be much more excited for the coming season with Rooney up top to Partner Sodje, a partnership that could flourish IMO, and a pacey winger with his best years ahead of him, Aluko perhaps.

Fair points.

I'm sure I read yesterday that whilst Aluko hinted at re-signing with Aberdeen, he has had a change of heart and asked his agent to source a club in England. I don't think we'll get him if that's his plan. But maybe the lure of Edinburgh (civilisation) fewer miles and possibly more accessible transport down south. Maybe he could be enticed. Still think he'll end up down in England.

[JimBHibees]

Article in the Metro today, Stack is recovering well for injury and is keen to tie up a deal as soon as possible so he knows where he'll be playing next season and concentrate on get fit for action.

He goes onto say that despite CC's press release regards 10 players, Rankin etc. CC has not conceded that DR will definately be leaving. According to Stack, CC is still discussing terms with Deek, Miller, Vaz Te and Dickoh. To be honest, all have got to step up to the plate, but I still think they have something to offer. They are not in the same bracket of ability of those already confirmed as leaving.

I can only dream of a front line of DR, Vaz Te with the possible additions of GOC & ALF, not forgetting Sproule of course.

Wouldnt be bothering speaking to Vaz Te and especially not Dickoh about new deal. I would be quite depressed if that was the level we were looking at.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Wouldnt be bothering speaking to Vaz Te and especially not Dickoh about new deal. I would be quite depressed if that was the level we were looking at.

Agreed, Dickoh is looking to get away as he has not settled