Ryan Stevenson claims he walked out on Hearts over concerns about the health of his unborn child. On Wednesday Stevenson told manager Paulo Sergio that he was no longer willing to turn up for training or be considered for selection. The former Ayr United player insists he had to resolve the situation somehow after doctors explained to him that his pregnant wife Hannah had become unwell because of the strain the couple have been under as the battle over unpaid wages at the club goes on. Stevenson said: said: "I made this decision about two or three weeks ago. Deep down I knew then I was going to do it but I kept putting it off because I was worried about what it might do to my reputation in the game. But my wife is pregnant and she had a small bad turn with the baby. I took her into the hospital to have everything checked out. We had a scan and the first thing the doctor asked me was, 'Has she been under any undue stress or working too hard?' I looked at her face, I saw her looking at me, and I knew right then what I had to do. So when I spoke to the manager, I made my feelings clear. I told him the best outcome is for the club to either release me from my contract or agree to sell me if they get a bid. Either way, I want out. We're now being told we're not going to be paid until the middle of January at the earliest, maybe even February. I'm not going to allow myself to be treated like this any longer."
Source: FOOTYMAD
