MORE: Hird fails in Federal Court Appeal
And, the decision has seen Hird, who is reportedly overseas at present, get whacked numerous times on Twitter for breaking ranks with Essendon and proceeding alone with his failed Federal Court appeal.
James Hird's legal team fails with "vibe" defence #TellHimHesDreaming #jameshird #standbyhird #bombers pic.twitter.com/hLBWehQHIi
— Ares Mars (@AresMarsFlack) January 30, 2015I would like to see who wins the "worst adviced leader in Australia" award #TonyAbbott or #jameshird Place your bets
— Natalia #COL (@natyibetta) January 30, 2015James Hird = HAHAHAHAHA. Essendon = HAHAHAHAHA. Betcha Essendon fans are already trying to somehow turn this into a 'win' for the club.
— Natski (@nataliemoo) January 30, 2015Good news for James Hird is that he's been shortlisted for a knighthood.
— Glenn Peters (@nightwatchman) January 30, 2015@CricketTalkback @bowlologist Flem said "we been going 13 overs and the only person dismissed today has been #jameshird!" #INDvsENG #gold
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) January 30, 2015James Hird + I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here = ratings gold, Jerry!
— Vince Rugari (@VinceRugari) January 30, 2015Justice Kenny ripping Mr James Albert Hird a new one at the Federal Court. #hird #asada pic.twitter.com/XCHCwtDZEn
— SkillsyOz (@SkillsyOz) January 30, 2015James Hird trying to outdo Shane Watson when it comes to nonsensical appealing #Hird #AFL
— Thomas (@TGF174) January 30, 2015"This is a huge legal victory for James Hird and proves his innocence." pic.twitter.com/46JnNt3IBd
— Titus O'Reily (@TitusOReily) January 30, 2015Ch7 have cancelled this years Royal Children's hospital appeal, & announced a joint telethon with James Hird, to help cover legal costs
— Michael Spiteri (@mickspiteri) January 30, 2015James Hird losses appeal. Waiting for EFC to give him another contract extension + maybe a pay rise for continuing to take no responsibility
— Neil Croker (@nc3182) January 30, 2015Breaking: Tony Abbott calls snap press conference to announce knighthood for James Hird. Arise Sir James! #knightmare #auspol #jameshird
— Ares Mars (@AresMarsFlack) January 30, 2015Tanya Hird devastated she- I mean, James - lost ASADA appeal. @JunktimeAFLPod #AFL
— adam rozenbachs (@arozenbachs) January 30, 2015Is James Hird a scientologist or something? The way some people fall for everything he does, you'd think his real names is L. Ron Hird
— Dame Menzel Berry (@Strauchanside) January 30, 2015James Hird considering High Court. Rest of world considering him high horse.
— Miles Glaspole (@miloguy) January 30, 2015James Hird to replace Watson at 3.
— Tom Graue (@reCOGnise1) January 30, 2015James hird should call Saul #BetterCallSaul
— Akash Tatikonda (@akashtatikonda5) January 30, 2015Could see James Hird playing country footy this year, pie nights etc. Fev and Acker can show him the ropes.
— Danderson (@ComputerSays) January 30, 2015If sacked by Essendon James Hird pledges to take up twirling his hair full time. #afl #standbyhird
— Sean Woodland (@sean_woodland) January 30, 2015@GerardWhateley @Stevo7AFL @Robbo_heraldsun @markwasho @heraldsunsport James Hird's ego now has to write cheques his body has to cash!
— Brad McMennemin (@bj_chips) January 30, 2015ASADA 0-980 dec vs James Hird All out 0.
— Nick Sweeney (@nickactone) January 30, 2015James Hird legal team shocked by the verdict pic.twitter.com/B7k6f2dAyN
— K Hutch (@72nivek) January 30, 2015