Former Hibs’ star Derek Riordan has agreed terms with East Fife subject to SFA approval. Riordan has played the last three games as a trialist for the Methil men, scoring twice in wins over Annan Athletic and Elgin City.
The strike against Annan was actually the 100th league goal of his career.
After leaving Hibs, Riordan signed for Celtic and although manager Gordon Strachan said that he was the best finisher at the club, his appearances were limited and he returned to Easter Road to resume his Hibs’ career under former team-mate Mixu Paatelainen.
During his two spells at Easter Road, Riordan played 260 games, scoring 104 goals including 10 penalties.
He also played briefly for Chinese side Shaanxi Chan Ba, St Johnstone, Bristol Rovers, Alloa Athletic and Brechin City.
The 32-year-old striker has been training with Championship side Livingston.
Riordan also won three Scottish caps and played four times for the Under 21s as well as winning the Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year award in 2005.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
