 Derek Riordan had high hopes when he signed for Celtic this summer |
Celtic boss Gordon Strachan has urged Derek Riordan to show patience as he struggles to break into the first team at Parkhead. The former Hibernian player has yet to make an SPL start for the Glasgow club since signing for them this summer.
Riordan's only matches so far have been two starts in the CIS Cup and three substitute appearances in the league.
Norwich manager Peter Grant has stated a desire to bring the player south during the January transfer window.
However, Strachan has urged Riordan to stay put and wait for his chance.
"Derek has been unfortunate," said Strachan. "I think he is naturally the best finisher at the club but from a wide left position rather than as a striker.
"But Aiden (McGeady) has been voted player of the month a couple of times and Shaun (Maloney) plays in that position.
"Derek likes that position so it is a wee bit unfortunate, and if you look at the wide midfielders, they are scoring a lot of goals.
"It's the central midfielders who are finding it harder to score.
"So between, Shaun, Aiden and the team winning, it has been unfortunate for Derek.
"But as I said to him, it was about a year before I settled into Aberdeen."
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