I would be living a 'lie' by not appealing, claims Hird

By Jon Pierik
Updated October 3 2014 - 5:08pm, first published October 2 2014 - 5:42pm
James Hird leaves Essendon's Tullamarine HQ. Photo: Justin McManus
James Hird leaves Essendon's Tullamarine HQ. Photo: Justin McManus

James Hird has declared he would be living a "lie" if he pleaded guilty to the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority and did not appeal the Federal Court decision despite now facing the sack as coach of Essendon.