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I had two offers from Rangers before Celtic transfer but they failed to pay enough for me

The former Parkhead striker has lifted the lid on the offers he had on the table

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 3:09 PM
I had two offers from Rangers before Celtic transfer but they failed to pay enough for me
Key Things to Know
  • Derek Riordan revealed Rangers made two unsuccessful transfer bids to Hibernian before he joined Celtic in 2006.
  • Riordan stated Rangers did not offer enough money to Hibs and noted he was not desperate to join them.
  • The former Scotland attacker also had transfer opportunities in England with Cardiff and Leeds before moving to Parkhead.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Hibernian and Celtic forward Derek Riordan revealed that Rangers attempted to sign him twice before his 2006 move to Parkhead. Speaking on Open Goal, Riordan stated that Rangers failed to offer enough money to Hibs to complete a transfer, adding that he was not desperate to make the switch to Ibrox.

Riordan noted he had interest from English clubs such as Cardiff and Leeds before ultimately joining Gordon Strachan's Celtic side. Following later spells with Hibernian, Chinese side Beijing Chengfeng, and clubs in the lower leagues, he reflected on the varied options available during the peak of his playing career.

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