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Hird won't have coaching role until 2015

25th July, 2014
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Little said he met with Hird, general manager of football performance Neil Craig, chief executive Xavier Campbell and Thompson earlier this week.

The meeting was called to discuss what was in the best interests of the club, Little said.

“And more specifically the playing group, as we prepare for what we all hope will be an active finals campaign,” Little added.

Little said all parties agreed it was best for Hird to work on planning issues away from the club while the 2014 season is still underway.

Hird says he doesn’t want to be a distraction.

“As much as I would dearly love to have jumped straight back into working with the team, I am determined that whatever role I play should in no way act as a distraction from the 2014 campaign,” Hird said.

“I would like to congratulate the club on what has been achieved so far this year. In very tough circumstances, the club has demonstrated great strength and resilience.

“As I will not be making any further public comments in relation to any matter, including the Federal Court case, I ask the media respect the privacy of my family.”

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A Federal Court trial between Essendon and Hird against ASADA, launched after the anti-doping body issued show-cause notices to 34 current and former players, is scheduled to begin in August.

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