Source: Team_Talk
Riordan ponders options after fine
Derek Riordan will consider taking his case to the SPL if Hibs reject his appeal against a fine for criticising the club's pitch.[LNB] Hibs docked the striker a week's wages after he described the Easter Road playing surface as a "bog" prior to last month's SPL win over Kilmarnock.[LNB]It is believed the club have exploited a clause in the 27-year-old's contract, which requires him to represent the club in a positive manner.[LNB]Riordan has appealed the decision and has enlisted PFA Scotland to help fight his cause.[LNB]It is thought Hibs fear negative comments about their pitch could ultimately lead to the Scottish Premier League warning or even fining the club over its condition.[LNB]Riordan's team-mate Abdessalam Benjelloun was even more scathing about the surface after the Kilmarnock game but he reportedly escaped with a suspended fine.[LNB]If true, it is possible Riordan's previous conduct was taken into account when his punishment was arrived at.[LNB]Should he lose his appeal, he would then decide whether it was worth taking the matter to the SPL.[LNB]
