York sign former Hibernian and Celtic striker Derek Riordan
Saturday 30 January 2016 00:01, UK
York have bolstered their attacking options for their Sky Bet League Two relegation battle with the signing of former Hibernian and Celtic striker Derek Riordan.
The 33-year-old has penned a deal until the end of the season after impressing Minstermen boss Jackie McNamara, a fellow Scot, during a two-week trial.
Subject to the club receiving international clearance, Riordan could make his York debut in the crucial clash with Stevenage at Bootham Crescent on Saturday.
Ex-Scotland international Riordan made his name at Hibernian, where he scored 64 goals in 146 appearances, before landing a move to Celtic in 2006.
He returned to Hibernian two years later after struggling to secure regular first-team football at Celtic Park, but left Edinburgh in 2011 before having spells with clubs in China, England and Scotland.
York, having scored only 27 goals in 26 league matches this term, are currently bottom of the Football League and three points from safety.
