Riordan (again again)

[Jones28]

Think todays performance confirmed that he hasnt got it anymore...

[Golden Bear]

Here we go, here we go, here we go!

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

He would have buried those two in the 2nd half a few seasons back.

[CB_NO3]

I would go as far to say he is the slowest player in the spl inc David Weir

[Golden Bear]

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I would go as far to say he is the slowest player in the spl inc David Weir

Or maybe Liam Miller.

[Just Jimmy]

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Think todays performance confirmed that he hasnt got it anymore...

He's been a shadow of the player he was for months. His attitude stinks tbh. He's our version of Fernando Torres. Can/Could be brilliant, didn't give a damn for weeks and suddenly finds it's not easy just to turn it on and off when you feel like it.

I Wouldnt be gutted if he goes.

[Ryan69]

At least were in a good position with Riordan,hes been rank all season pretty much.

He would struggle to get a game for a 1st division team at the moment,so unless he starts showing hes worth it......He will be free togo!

[Sammy7nil]

I have supported Deek through thickand thin and have always stood by him however performances like todays make that very difficult to do

[SkintHibby]

I done some work at an old Hibs supporters house the other day there.

Him and his wife pointed across the road (not sure the pub they meant but she's a barmaid there) and said to me "Riordan is in there drinking every night".

Not good to hear.

[CB_NO3]

What area of Edinburgh is this?

[SkintHibby]

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What area of Edinburgh is this?

I'm not sure cause I'm not from Edinburgh but I'll get back to you when I remember the name of the street - big looooong street.

[truehibernian]

His almost constant need to cut inside is not to get into a shooting position anymore.....it is actually cruelly exposing his lack of pace and unwillingness/inability to get past his man. Other managers have seen it (opposition), and it makes it easier to defend. You simply hold your midfield and defensive line as you know he will turn into it rather than draw a man/men and lose shape.

This has an effect on Boothy as well as he is the only out ball and all too often Derek feeds Callum when he really should have been brave enough to take his man on, freeing up Callum inside.......as I said, Derek is unwittingly showing his weakness. Time for a change IMHO......get pace,desire and hunger for half the money. Yes, not the flash of genius, but we need 90 minute players for a whole season.....not just when he decides to turn up. Harsh I know, but for me true.

[Cameron1875]

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I done some work at an old Hibs supporters house the other day there.

Him and his wife pointed across the road (not sure the pub they meant but she's a barmaid there) and said to me "Riordan is in there drinking every night".

Not good to hear.

Not sure Calderwood would tolerate this. Today he was awful again. Slow, disinterested and he never runs down the wing, he just takes a heavy touch inside and plays it to liam miller or another CM. Instead he could slip in players down the line but just plays for himself.

I'd love for him to be the player of old but time to move on i think.

[Hibstrooper]

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I done some work at an old Hibs supporters house the other day there.

Him and his wife pointed across the road (not sure the pub they meant but she's a barmaid there) and said to me "Riordan is in there drinking every night".

Not good to hear.

Not having a go however I doubt this is true

[Cameron1875]

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His almost constant need to cut inside is not to get into a shooting position anymore.....it is actually cruelly exposing his lack of pace and unwillingness/inability to get past his man. Other managers have seen it (opposition), and it makes it easier to defend. You simply hold your midfield and defensive line as you know he will turn into it rather than draw a man/men and lose shape.

This has an effect on Boothy as well as he is the only out ball and all too often Derek feeds Callum when he really should have been brave enough to take his man on, freeing up Callum inside.......as I said, Derek is unwittingly showing his weakness. Time for a change IMHO......get pace,desire and hunger for half the money. Yes, not the flash of genius, but we need 90 minute players for a whole season.....not just when he decides to turn up. Harsh I know, but for me true.

Thats what i was trying to say above but your post has hit nail on head here

[SkintHibby]

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Not having a go however I doubt this is true

The couple seemed quite sincere in what they were saying - of course people do have a tendency to exagerate things.

[Sammy7nil]

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I done some work at an old Hibs supporters house the other day there.

Him and his wife pointed across the road (not sure the pub they meant but she's a barmaid there) and said to me "Riordan is in there drinking every night".

Not good to hear.

I would say that is TOTAL tosh but hey what do I know

[hibiedude]

R01rdan is a easy target for some people on the site- Derek on form is good as it gets.

BUT the whole team have been rank rotten over the last 2 season but I don't see thread after thread about them.

[The_Horde]

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R01rdan is a easy target for some people on the site- Derek on form is good as it gets.

BUT the whole team have been rank rotten over the last 2 season but I don't see thread after thread about them.

I think that just shows how much we think of Deek. We expect it from most of them, but Deek has the ability to do so SO much more and it's frustrating to watch.

[hibiedude]

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I think that just shows how much we think of Deek. We expect it from most of them, but Deek has the ability to do so SO much more and it's frustrating to watch.

Watching Derek is frustrating because he has great ability but it been lacking for some time-He needs the service and confidance from others which is clearly lacking hence threads like this are posted on a weekly basis.

[Broken Gnome]

When he's like that, far more of a hindrance than a help. And he's far too often like that.

Riordan's not going to get any better. He's beyond slow now, every touch is on the stretch, and doesn't have the attitude or effort to do that little bit extra to make a half yard. Because he needs every half yard he gets at present. He'll have better periods of form obviously, but strength, pace, fitness... There's nothing really to suggest he's going to reach new peaks. He should go and make what he can out the game, and leave Hibs with 4k to spend on someone with drive, pace and the potential to improve. Best for both parties.

[Alfred E Newman]

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I would go as far to say he is the slowest player in the spl inc David Weir

or Vaz Te.

[The_Horde]

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Watching Derek is frustrating because he has great ability but it been lacking for some time-He needs the service and confidance from others which is clearly lacking hence threads like this are posted on a weekly basis.

It's his quick thinking and 'football brain' that he is renowned for, this is normally where he gets his extra yard or two from. Our current complete lack of tempo makes it really hard for him.

I'm not making excuses though, he lets his head go down far too easily. Between the derby and the Hamilton game he could have had about 4 goals to his name, last season he would have.

[Big Ed]

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Watching Derek is frustrating because he has great ability but it been lacking for some time-He needs the service and confidance from others which is clearly lacking hence threads like this are posted on a weekly basis.

Two things: he gets service now - Booth in paricular played some great balls into the box today and as regards confidence from others - he is the one who has spent his entire careeer snarling at team mates.

[silverhibee]

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What area of Edinburgh is this?

Must be the Falkirk area.

[Dunbar Hibee]

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or Vaz Te.

No, David Stephens takes that award.

[silverhibee]

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I done some work at an old Hibs supporters house the other day there.

Him and his wife pointed across the road (not sure the pub they meant but she's a barmaid there) and said to me "Riordan is in there drinking every night".

Not good to hear.

What pub is this your talking about.

[Beefster]

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R01rdan is a easy target for some people on the site- Derek on form is good as it gets.

BUT the whole team have been rank rotten over the last 2 season but I don't see thread after thread about them.

You need to pay more attention then.

Riordan's never going to get his pace back but if he concentrated on his own game instead of moaning every time someone doesn't do exactly what he wanted (while simultaneously waving away anyone else's complaints about him), he might be able to react quicker or even, heaven forbid, anticipate a ball.

[matty_f]

riordan offers little other than goals, and when he's not even scoring he's be as well not playing.

[heretoday]

I've always liked Riordan because he used to confound his critics and he gave us one or two moments to relish against the other lot.

He had a couple of chances today which I feel he would have done better with in former days.

Hibs need to spend good money on good players. We shouldn't be looking to Deeks for inspiration anymore because he ain't got it.