http://www.hibs.net/message/showthread.php?t=40928
Let me start with saying that I am posting because sadly I believe the euphoria about Riordan re-signing is completely and utterly misplaced.
Given what I am about to say, I cannot see how, despite his love for Hibs that, Derek Riordan will re-sign at ER.
Just thought I'd let you know the latest with regards to Riordan’s ‘management’ ..
1. Tickets for the Semi
Some members of his family had booked their tickets through the player, only to discover this week that they actually have none – Hibs told Derek to tell the family that as he isn't part of the squad he's getting no tickets.
2. Training
Friday - He goes to training today, only to be sent on his own to run around Arthur’s Seat. He doesn't need to be training with the team given he's not part of the squad, was the reason given to him. Saturday will be the same – Arthur’s Seat on his own. Although there are other players training there with the squad who aren't in the squad for the Hampden game.
Saturday – U-turn .. he's now told to train with the others to make up for those not fit for the semi.
3. Travel to the Semi
Then he's told that he does not have to travel with the team - and can travel with the rest of the families* on their coach – he decides to travel with the team. The player subsequently hears that one of the management was hoping he wouldn’t travel with the team ...
* This despite the fact none of his family are allowed on it or not part of the official party as such.
4. Travel from the Semi
Riordan wanted to spend the night in Glasgow with his girlfriend - he has been denied this, as the club is insisting he goes back to Edinburgh with them after the game, although officially he's nothing to do with them for ticket arrangements or wasn’t needed to travel with the team to the game !
5. Fined for an ‘alleged’ assault
There have also been a serious of petty fines applied - with no parity with others in the squad, for timekeeping. Including a week’s wages because some woman phoned to say DR had tried to assault her boyfriend .. no evidence, pure fabrication but the player is fined.
So I’d be staggered if following this ‘man-management’ if the player re-signs.
If he leaves then IMO its little wonder giving this treatment; and those ready to have a go at the player should consider how they’d react to this scenario if it was them.
Personally, I cannot see why he’d want to stay after being ridiculed and singled out for separate ticketing/training/travel/ arrangements.
IF he does sign, then it says EVERYTHING any of us need to know about his love for Hibs, and his desire to continue ‘living the dream’. It is certainly not about financial gain .. greater riches lie elsewhere - like the £10K offered by Cardiff, or the phenomenal wages GOC is seeing in Russia, or indeed with the OF.
I re-iterate my previous comments on this matter – he doesn’t want to leave .. It seems however he is being left with little alternative.
I sincerely hope my info is WRONG, and I am eating humble pie and celebrating Riordan re-signing with the Hibs soon .. somehow I doubt that will ever happen.
TQM
:sad
