Aiden McGeady

[Since452]

If anyone was wondering why we signed him then today is why. Thought he was terrific and credit to him for coming back after a long injury and producing that type of performance at his age. Made a big difference today.

[LaMotta]

Shown last week and today why he was signed. Must start when fit.

[Bridge hibs]

If anyone was wondering why we signed him then today is why. Thought he was terrific and credit to him for coming back after a long injury and producing that type of performance at his age. Made a big difference today.Brilliant when he skinned those two Well players on the flank in the first half just with a turn 🤣

[buktapurple79]

Geads is class

[Hibbyradge]

He's a wage thief and clearly not interested in being here.

[LaMotta]

He's a wage thief and clearly not interested in being here.

:greengrin

[wookie70]

Even those of us who questioned his signing did so because we thought he would hardly play due to injury. At the moment we were right but I hope in the next few months we get to be proved wrong. He has always been a clever player and delivered results. We also don't have enough different characters and experience and he provides both of those ingredients, a very experienced moaner. McGeady, if fit, is a decent signing but he was unlikely to play all season imo and so that has come to pass. He may have another year or two at this level given how poor Scottish football is at the moment.

[Callum_62]

Absolute fraud.

Just here for a final payday

Release at first opportunity

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[B.H.F.C]

He’s still got it. Will make a huge difference if he stays fit.

Been some strange criticisms about him not wanting to be here and things like that. The way he applied himself in the game today show those comments up for what they are IMO.

[HendoDelivered]

Baller

[Paulie Walnuts]

Was excellent today. Hopefully he can drag our attack up a level

[Eyrie]

I was critical of his few early appearances for us but he had a very good game today.

[Bostonhibby]

Still got it, that's for sure. Class is permanent.

Some clogger will be allowed to clatter him over the next few weeks.

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[JohnM1875]

Still got it, that's for sure. Class is permanent.

Some clogger will be allowed to clatter him over the next few weeks.

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How the hell did Goss not get booked today?! Clattered McGeady early on, which in my opinion was a booking, then continued to foul the whole game.

[Big_Franck]

He played very well today, but if we're being honest that was his first meaningful contribution in a Hibs shirt and we're in January. So far this signing has been a disaster.

Hopefully he can stay fit, because if he does it looks like he'll contribute a lot (more than I had imagined last summer) as he still drifts past players like they're not there at times, he has a surprisingly good burst of pace for a player his age and his quality and calmness on the ball when others around him are panicking is invaluable. More of the same please, Aiden!

[Crab apple]

Class above today. If we had two or three like him then we would be serious challengers for third place.

[SMAXXA]

Genuinely have to laugh at those who came out with so much *****, didn’t need today to say that he will be a good signing.

[Bostonhibby]

How the hell did Goss not get booked today?! Clattered McGeady early on, which in my opinion was a booking, then continued to foul the whole game.Goss is an abysmal footballer who doesn't seem to do the hard man / thug bit very well but definitely got away with a lot today

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[Callum_62]

Mcgeadys calmless on the ball in all areas is brilliant to watch

Very good burst of pace of 5-10 yards too

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[Iain G]

He's a wage thief and clearly not interested in being here.

Time well tell 😉

[hibsbollah]

Showed us what we’ve been missing.

McGeady, Nisbet, Boyle-top notch strikers ALL missing for long periods this season. Our poor start has to be seen in this context when we’re criticising the management and ownership IMO.

[loanheadhibby]

He was livid with Henderson for that easy slide rule pass. Hopefully a more experienced McGeady can help our younger players in games/training.

[loanheadhibby]

Goss is an abysmal footballer who doesn't seem to do the hard man / thug bit very well but definitely got away with a lot today

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He was same at Easter Road in 1st game. Absolute hammer thrower.

[hibsbollah]

He was livid with Henderson for that easy slide rule pass. Hopefully a more experienced McGeady can help our younger players in games/training.

He wasn’t livid until Henderson bizarrely started moaning at him for not being 5 yards further ahead, which would have made him offside.

[loanheadhibby]

He wasn’t livid until Henderson bizarrely started moaning at him for not being 5 yards further ahead, which would have made him offside.

Henderson needs a hand. He needs the older guys to cajole him. Ironically, a younger McGeady would have been on that ball in a flash.

I’m hoping McGeady could be the character that brings the best out of Henderson.

[JimBHibees]

How the hell did Goss not get booked today?! Clattered McGeady early on, which in my opinion was a booking, then continued to foul the whole game.

Yep stick on yellow for what was basically a kick. Awful refereeing

[Steve20]

Wasn’t a fan of the signing, but some performance today. Excelllent.

Now if he can continue that and prove it’s not just a one off, then we have a player on our hands.

[Onion]

Wasn’t a fan of the signing, but some performance today. Excelllent.

Now if he can continue that and prove it’s not just a one off, then we have a player on our hands.

:agree: Terrific today.

[weecounty hibby]

Great player and will be a big player for us for the rest if the season. Him, Nisbet, Boyle and Magennis being out fir so long and overlapping has been a total nightmare for us. Great to see him back. And Nisbet and Magennis as well obviously

[hibsbollah]

I want to see him running at Michael Smith in the cup game.

[Billy Whizz]

One of his bits of skill in the 1st half, was worth the admission money alone
Here’s hoping he can stay fit and make a positive impact for the rest of the season

[Frazerbob]

Wasn’t a fan of the signing, but some performance today. Excelllent.

Now if he can continue that and prove it’s not just a one off, then we have a player on our hands.

He played very well last week to. Bringing him in at half time made a huge difference.

[Key West]

Showed us what we’ve been missing.

McGeady, Nisbet, Boyle-top notch strikers ALL missing for long periods this season. Our poor start has to be seen in this context when we’re criticising the management and ownership IMO.

The difference.

[B.H.F.C]

He played very well last week to. Bringing him in at half time made a huge difference.

I’ve no doubt that we’ll get a consistent level of performance from him as long as he’s available. Him being available is the most important bit.

He looked fit today and was still moving well right up until he was subbed.

[The Modfather]

Showed us what we’ve been missing.

McGeady, Nisbet, Boyle-top notch strikers ALL missing for long periods this season. Our poor start has to be seen in this context when we’re criticising the management and ownership IMO.

A fair point, and you would think we’d have been talking about looking up not down had all 3 been fit all season. Although it’s also offset by the amount of square pegs we have to put in round holes like Campbell & Stevenson both playing at RB today or Porteous having to move into midfield.

Not a fan of McGeady, and he’s been terrible value so far due to injury. However based on today still looks quality if we can only keep him fit.

[hibsbollah]

A fair point, and you would think we’d have been talking about looking up not down had all 3 been fit all season. Although it’s alap offset by the amount of square pegs we have to put in round holes like Campbell & Stevenson both playing at RB today or Porteous having to move into midfield.

Not a fan of McGeady, and he’s been terrible value so far due to injury. However based on today still looks quality if we can only keep him fit.

I wasn’t that enthusiastic about the signing either, it felt like a signing that wasn’t going to work…but he was doing things with the ball today in wide positions that I haven’t seen for a long time from a Hibs player. Could help Melkerson and Youans development working with someone like that in training.

[Donegal Hibby]

I was surprised about comments made at Mcgeady in the past not caring and being a wage thief ,. You don't earn 90 odd caps and play for some of the clubs he has without being a quality player and he's proved that today !:agree:

[WestCoastHibby]

Our league cup winning manager was gushing in praise of

[ShinyFantastic]

A class footballer and showed why he has done a lot in the game

[Donegal Hibby]

I never actually seen this after the game , apologies if you have .
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/12782572/kevin-nisbet-win-for-hibernian-was-massive-aiden-mcgeadey-i-wont-talk-about-the-manager

[SHODAN]

Eh, he's pretty good.

[OstKurve Hibs]

Still a class player, if we can keep him injury free dont see what we cant get another 2 seasons outta him

[Donegal Hibby]

What surprised me was Mcgeady not coming out backing the manager in the interview.

[cameronw-hfc]

What surprised me was Mcgeady not coming out backing the manager in the interview.

Think he's just that type of character. He knows anything he says will be ran with as a headline, him and Lee are pretty close I've heard so I think it's more a case of say nothing and nothing can get twisted/used against him later on from the media as he's always had a target on his back up here with the media.

[Donegal Hibby]

Think he's just that type of character. He knows anything he says will be ran with as a headline, him and Lee are pretty close I've heard so I think it's more a case of say nothing and nothing can get twisted/used against him later on from the media as he's always had a target on his back up here with the media.
I thought they would be close having worked together before , just surprised me he didn't back him , though what you say does explain why he was more reserved about it 👍

[Unseen work]

Agree I just think that’s what McGeady is like with the press. I think if anyone is demanding higher standards and telling players it’s not good enough McGeady would be one of the first to air his voice.

Delighted he’s back though, quality and composure in abundance and still incredibly sharp and fast for his age.

I’ve no idea what he done to the two Motherwell players in the first half on the left wing (neither did they) but it was brilliant.

[wookie70]

McGeady doesn't like the press. I'm not reading much into that.

[WeeRussell]

Think he's just that type of character. He knows anything he says will be ran with as a headline, him and Lee are pretty close I've heard so I think it's more a case of say nothing and nothing can get twisted/used against him later on from the media as he's always had a target on his back up here with the media.

Aren’t they more likely to run a headline and twist his words when he doesn’t back him, like that?

I couldn’t really care what he does or doesn’t say if he keeps putting in performances but I don’t see how if he’d given the usual “we’re all behind the manager” type line it would have caused him any problems with the media.

[JimBHibees]

Showed us what we’ve been missing.

McGeady, Nisbet, Boyle-top notch strikers ALL missing for long periods this season. Our poor start has to be seen in this context when we’re criticising the management and ownership IMO.

Very good point re all three been missing for significant periods. Important context frequently forgotten

[Svengali]

Thought McGeady was class yesterday, plenty of graft to go with the guile. He showed a lot of hunger without the ball too. Was also surprised with the turn of pace he showed at 36.

He needs to stay fit though, he could be a huge player for us between now & May.

[He's here!]

He played very well today, but if we're being honest that was his first meaningful contribution in a Hibs shirt and we're in January. So far this signing has been a disaster.

Hopefully he can stay fit, because if he does it looks like he'll contribute a lot (more than I had imagined last summer) as he still drifts past players like they're not there at times, he has a surprisingly good burst of pace for a player his age and his quality and calmness on the ball when others around him are panicking is invaluable. More of the same please, Aiden!

By that token the re-signing of Boyle has been a disaster. You can't help players getting injured, hugely frustrating as it is.

[Hibernian Verse]

Wasn’t a fan of the signing, but some performance today. Excelllent.

Now if he can continue that and prove it’s not just a one off, then we have a player on our hands.

Someone that has had the career McGeady has had has to prove himself? :confused:

He's a quality player, always has been.

[cameronw-hfc]

Pretty obvious some just don't like Aiden as a person/player. It's as if some posters can't just say he had a good game and looks like an important player, need to throw in the comments about proving himself or other comments.

Aiden has nothing to prove to anyone, and some of the comments about him from Hibs fans since he signed have been incredibly poor, he's a top player and someone we are lucky to have if he can stay fit.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Someone that has had the career McGeady has had has to prove himself? :confused:

He's a quality player, always has been.

There’s no doubting from what we’ve seen recently that he’s looked a quality player but I don’t think it’s that unreasonable to suggest he had to prove he still was.

He missed a huge amount of last season, didn’t get a new contract at Sunderland, came to us and got another long term injury. At his age it could well have finished him. Thankfully it doesn’t look like he has, but at 36 I’m not sure you can use the fact he was a quality player as evidence that he’ll still be a quality player. Shefki Kuqi and Johannson are evidence of that.

[jacomo]

I never actually seen this after the game , apologies if you have .
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/12782572/kevin-nisbet-win-for-hibernian-was-massive-aiden-mcgeadey-i-wont-talk-about-the-manager


Bizarre. You’d think a simple statement of support for the manager would be easy from McGeady. What’s all that about?

[jacomo]

Very good point re all three been missing for significant periods. Important context frequently forgotten


It’s not forgotten. We should be a top 4 side in this division but take away 3 or 4 players and we look garbage. If goals are hard to come by because attacking players are injured you expect at least to be organised and hard to break down… we are very far from being a good side right now.

[Heisenberg]

Bizarre. You’d think a simple statement of support for the manager would be easy from McGeady. What’s all that about?

Also found it a bit of a strange response to be honest.

[green day]

Whatever else he is, McGeady isnt daft and knows that giving the media nothing shuts it down.

He is also right, he is a player and whatever he says has absolutely no bearing on the employment status of Lee Johnson.

[cameronw-hfc]

Whatever else he is, McGeady isnt daft and knows that giving the media nothing shuts it down.

He is also right, he is a player and whatever he says has absolutely no bearing on the employment status of Lee Johnson.
That's how I seen it. Was just a case of keep his mouth shut and don't give them a story.

[Since452]

Agree I just think that’s what McGeady is like with the press. I think if anyone is demanding higher standards and telling players it’s not good enough McGeady would be one of the first to air his voice.

Delighted he’s back though, quality and composure in abundance and still incredibly sharp and fast for his age.

I’ve no idea what he done to the two Motherwell players in the first half on the left wing (neither did they) but it was brilliant.

Absolutely. He's a leader in the dressing room and on the park and having him back is massive. He'll be driving the rest on and demanding high standards. He wasn't just brought in for his obvious football ability. A very shrewd signing just very unlucky with his injury. Hopefully thats behind him now.

[neil7908]

I wasn't sure about him but very impressed yesterday. Will be a big player for us if he can stay fit and keep that form up.

[Clarence]

I read into it as McGeady saying that players should just stick to their jobs and not commenting on what managers do. Ie there have been players recently not doing their jobs but making comments about the manager.

[JimBHibees]

It’s not forgotten. We should be a top 4 side in this division but take away 3 or 4 players and we look garbage. If goals are hard to come by because attacking players are injured you expect at least to be organised and hard to break down… we are very far from being a good side right now.

Tend to agree to an extent we should be more organised and harder to beat ironically defensively we were ok in the earlier part of the season. Yesterday kind of showed us we we could have had injuries aside attacking wise. No team will not be impacted by their most creative players missing for significant periods. I do think some of the more negative views do not at all appear to have much context just mostly overly personalised rants.

[Clarence]

I read into it as McGeady saying that players should just stick to their jobs and not commenting on what managers do. Ie there have been players recently not doing their jobs but making comments about the manager.

I also liked the way that he made himself accountable for laying on goals and scoring goals which is something we’ve had trouble with for a long time. Some think he’s awkward but I just think he makes a decision on what’s important and sticks to it, then giving zero F’s about that which he finds extraneous.

[JimBHibees]

I read into it as McGeady saying that players should just stick to their jobs and not commenting on what managers do. Ie there have been players recently not doing their jobs but making comments about the manager.

Didnt have any issue in him saying that. He is absolutely right that talking from players doesnt mean much. I do worry he will not get much protection from the refs in this country who definitely allow more clogger play than other leagues.

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

Great player and will be a big player for us for the rest if the season. Him, Nisbet, Boyle and Magennis being out fir so long and overlapping has been a total nightmare for us. Great to see him back. And Nisbet and Magennis as well obviously

We’ve been absolutely hammered with our injuries to key players this season. Add big Myk to that list as well and basically our 5 best attacking options have all been missing.

[LaMotta]

Boring fact of the day - always thought McGeady looked really small but he is actually the same height as Paul Hanlon (5ft11).

[green day]

Boring fact of the day - always thought McGeady looked really small but he is actually the same height as Paul Hanlon (5ft11).

Excellent fact !

I think its his running / dribbling style - dropping the shoulder and getting round players - looks like a "tricky wee winger".

Was interested yesterday that a couple of times he showed two Well players a clean pair of heels - hes definitely not as slow as I "expected". Probably couldnt win a 100m sprint, but over a few yards still v quick.

Such a shame we dont have him AND Boyle to choose from.

[hibsbollah]

Pretty obvious some just don't like Aiden as a person/player. It's as if some posters can't just say he had a good game and looks like an important player, need to throw in the comments about proving himself or other comments.

Aiden has nothing to prove to anyone, and some of the comments about him from Hibs fans since he signed have been incredibly poor, he's a top player and someone we are lucky to have if he can stay fit.

We know that his decision (or Celtic’s decision, or the SFAs decision, depends who you believe) as a boy to choose Ireland over Scotland national team clouds lots of folks judgement.

[cameronw-hfc]

We know that his decision (or Celtic’s decision, or the SFAs decision, depends who you believe) as a boy to choose Ireland over Scotland national team clouds lots of folks judgement.


100%. I mentioned it earlier in the season and got pelters for saying it, but it's painfully obvious some have held a grudge.

[Santa Cruz]

100%. I mentioned it earlier in the season and got pelters for saying it, but it's painfully obvious some have held a grudge.

He talks about this in his interview with Si Ferry (think he was the first to be interviewed). It's still on Youtube split into 4 episodes. Really good watch.

[Frazerbob]

We know that his decision (or Celtic’s decision, or the SFAs decision, depends who you believe) as a boy to choose Ireland over Scotland national team clouds lots of folks judgement.

I was one of those who gave McGeady loads of abuse when playing against us. As a big Scotland fan, it still irks me. However it’s Hibs first for me and I’m delighted he’s here. I believe he’ll be our Snodgrass, if he can stay injury free. He looked great when he came in at Tynie and again yesterday. Also shows a great attitude in the park. He’s certainly not a ‘wage thief’ that’s for sure.

[LaMotta]

Excellent fact !

I think its his running / dribbling style - dropping the shoulder and getting round players - looks like a "tricky wee winger".

Was interested yesterday that a couple of times he showed two Well players a clean pair of heels - hes definitely not as slow as I "expected". Probably couldnt win a 100m sprint, but over a few yards still v quick.

Such a shame we dont have him AND Boyle to choose from.

Aye I was surprised thought he was like 5ft7!

You are right, that quickness over 5-10 yards is what sets him apart.

[Since452]

If he stays available then he could be a huge player for us for the rest of the season. We might have to manage his game time but on that form it will be difficult not to play him from the start.

[hibsbollah]

He talks about this in his interview with Si Ferry (think he was the first to be interviewed). It's still on Youtube split into 4 episodes. Really good watch.

Yeah i watched that. He didnt reveal much about the whole episode to be honest. It was interesting how bitter he clearly is towards Strachan. Clearly hates him and not a big Neil Lennon fan either. What a career hes had, must have been one of the most dangerous wide players in Europe in 2007/8. it was quite funny what he was saying about celebrating in Novos face just before the post match scrap in the OF derby :greengrin Also id forgotten Marshall was a teammate of his for 4 years.

[The Modfather]

We know that his decision (or Celtic’s decision, or the SFAs decision, depends who you believe) as a boy to choose Ireland over Scotland national team clouds lots of folks judgement.

Did he not have the same rumours about a dying Grandads wish he would play for Ireland as Mcarthur did? Ireland just have had an assassin on their books going round the grandads of all Scottish players eligible for Ireland!

[Hibbyradge]

We know that his decision (or Celtic’s decision, or the SFAs decision, depends who you believe) as a boy to choose Ireland over Scotland national team clouds lots of folks judgement.

I don't think he had a choice. Wasn't it the case that Scotland didn't have a team in his age group but he wanted to play so chose Ireland.

[SHODAN]

Did he not have the same rumours about a dying Grandads wish he would play for Ireland as Mcarthur did? Ireland just have had an assassin on their books going round the grandads of all Scottish players eligible for Ireland!

McCarthy was the one who explicitly chose to play for Ireland from a young age because he supported Celtic. McGeady's was more circumstantial than anything, but I won't lie and say it's impacted my attitude towards him - that and the "Hibs are just like Celtic" stuff when he first signed.

Regardless, he's clearly a talented player and one that I'm glad to have at the club.

[Santa Cruz]

I don't think he had a choice. Wasn't it the case that Scotland didn't have a team in his age group but he wanted to play so chose Ireland.

He was on Celtic's books, they wouldn't allow signings to play for their school. The National School team couldn't pick him as he didn't play for a school. Ireland made a move and he accepted, probs due to their rules being a wee bit less annoying. :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

He was on Celtic's books, they wouldn't allow signings to play for their school. The National School team couldn't pick him as he didn't play for a school. Ireland made a move and he accepted, probs due to their rules being a wee bit less annoying. :greengrin

That’s right. Celtc claimed the fixture times clashed which meant he couldn’t play schools as well, which is probably true. I think it had a lot to do with the pro youth vs boys clubs tension which if you’re involved in boys football you’ll be all too familiar with :greengrin Plus the usual west coast mafia SFA inflexibility.

[Hibbyradge]

He was on Celtic's books, they wouldn't allow signings to play for their school. The National School team couldn't pick him as he didn't play for a school. Ireland made a move and he accepted, probs due to their rules being a wee bit less annoying. :greengrin

Thanks. I knew it was something to do with him as a youngster.

[bigwheel]

He was on Celtic's books, they wouldn't allow signings to play for their school. The National School team couldn't pick him as he didn't play for a school. Ireland made a move and he accepted, probs due to their rules being a wee bit less annoying. :greengrin

Added to that , by the time he got to full call up level, he then had had 5 years of playing at all sorts of age group levels for Ireland and he felt a connected part of their teams …can completely understand why he made that decision

[Allant1981]

What surprised me was Mcgeady not coming out backing the manager in the interview.

Sure there was a poster on here claimed that mcgeady told the players when he signed that johnson is a snake so might not be much love there

[allezsauzee]

McGeady is class and still has that pace over a few yards to get past players. Going to be a huge player for us if he can stay fit and I'd be talking to him about adding another year on to his contract.

[ancient hibee]

Hi
Aye I was surprised thought he was like 5ft7!

You are right, that quickness over 5-10 yards is what sets him apart.

No it’s the speed between the ears that’s most important.

[BoomtownHibees]

Hi

No it’s the speed between the ears that’s most important.

He definitely has high footballing IQ

[LaMotta]

Hi

No it’s the speed between the ears that’s most important.

More likely a combination of the two.

[Baader]

He was on Celtic's books, they wouldn't allow signings to play for their school. The National School team couldn't pick him as he didn't play for a school. Ireland made a move and he accepted, probs due to their rules being a wee bit less annoying. :greengrin

That was it. He was willing to play for Scotland but it was the schools ruling.

[WeeRussell]

That was it. He was willing to play for Scotland but it was the schools ruling.

Long time ago so could be memory failing me but I recall him saying pretty clear and adamantly when asked at the time, in an interview, that he had chosen to play for Ireland and referenced his grandmother in his reasoning.

Have I made that up/dreamed it?

[eastmainsmsh]

Still quality pity he got injured great to have him back

[Baader]

Long time ago so could be memory failing me but I recall him saying pretty clear and adamantly when asked at the time, in an interview, that he had chosen to play for Ireland and referenced his grandmother in his reasoning.

Have I made that up/dreamed it?

He's on record as saying it was because he couldn't play for Scotland schoolboys when he was 14.

[Hibbyradge]

Sure there was a poster on here claimed that mcgeady told the players when he signed that johnson is a snake so might not be much love there

Sounds like sheite again. Just someone stoking the anti LJ fires.

Why would he have signed for him if that was the cas? He'd have plenty alternatives.

[JimBHibees]

Sounds like sheite again. Just someone stoking the anti LJ fires.

Why would he have signed for him if that was the cas? He'd have plenty alternatives.

Indeed. Makes no sense

[JimBHibees]

Long time ago so could be memory failing me but I recall him saying pretty clear and adamantly when asked at the time, in an interview, that he had chosen to play for Ireland and referenced his grandmother in his reasoning.

Have I made that up/dreamed it?

Yep definitely chose Ireland in my recollection. Something about a grandparent from Donegal I think

[Percy Vere]

Fantastic performance
Let’s hope he stays fit and we see many more

[matty_f]

He was class on Sunday. He has experience and talent that we’ve been sorely missing this season.

[Donegal Hibby]

Article on Mcgeady.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41044640.html
More or less the same article though worth reading imo .
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/i-owe-the-club-and-fans-aiden-mcgeady-on-injury-hell-nearly-quitting-and-what-he-offers-hibs-3980301

[Allant1981]

Sounds like sheite again. Just someone stoking the anti LJ fires.

Why would he have signed for him if that was the cas? He'd have plenty alternatives.

I agree, and the poster who said it has a severe dislike for the manager for some reason so probably not true

[jeffers]

I agree, and the poster who said it has a severe dislike for the manager for some reason so probably not true

Aye I just made it all up. That’s what I do. Come on here and make things up ‘cos I don’t like the manager.

[Since452]

Article on Mcgeady.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41044640.html
More or less the same article though worth reading imo .
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/i-owe-the-club-and-fans-aiden-mcgeady-on-injury-hell-nearly-quitting-and-what-he-offers-hibs-3980301

Well that puts an end to all the nonsense people were saying.

[MKHIBEE]

Well that puts an end to all the nonsense people were saying.

He is hardly likely to say anything else is he? FWIW, I think he is genuine and I’m glad he is fit and raring to go, a quality player who will make a difference,

[flash]

Really good interview there and i agree with everything he says.

Regardless of what you think of the manager he has had no luck whatsoever with injuries and it could be argued he deserves a bit of time with a more settled squad hopefully augmented with a couple of new signings this month.

[bigwheel]

Really good interview there and i agree with everything he says.

Regardless of what you think of the manager he has had no luck whatsoever with injuries and it could be argued he deserves a bit of time with a more settled squad hopefully augmented with a couple of new signings this month.

Yip. As long as we start to pick up a reasonable amount of points, let’s judge him at the end of the season in a more controlled way .

Our injuries have almost been exclusively long term losses of our best players Magennis, McGeady, Nisbet, Boyle . Most teams would be seriously impacted by the loss of their four star players . That’s tough for any manager to handle. Not saying he has done well enough, but it’s a major factor to be recognised.

[Allant1981]

Aye I just made it all up. That’s what I do. Come on here and make things up ‘cos I don’t like the manager.

Every single post regarding the manager from you is a moan about him, actually quite weird to have such a dislike for someone you don't know so possibly yes

[Keith_M]

Aye I just made it all up. That’s what I do. Come on here and make things up ‘cos I don’t like the manager.


Well at least you've admitted it.


:greengrin

[jeffers]

Every single post regarding the manager from you is a moan about him, actually quite weird to have such a dislike for someone you don't know so possibly yes

At least you’ve had the balls to admit you are calling me a liar. I’ve already explained my views on him and why I have them, but the idea that I’d make things up to justify my stance to hundreds of Hibs fans I’ve never met is laughable. Rather than accuse me of making things up, flip it round and consider part of the reason I dislike him is down to the things I have heard, most of which I’ve never posted.

[jeffers]

Well at least you've admitted it.


:greengrin

:greengrin

[Allant1981]

At least you’ve had the balls to admit you are calling me a liar. I’ve already explained my views on him and why I have them, but the idea that I’d make things up to justify my stance to hundreds of Hibs fans I’ve never met is laughable. Rather than accuse me of making things up, flip it round and consider part of the reason I dislike him is down to the things I have heard, most of which I’ve never posted.

So again you dislike someone you don't know(and post your feelings constantly about the person on a message board) based on things you have heard from someone else, bit weird but each to their own

[lyonhibs]

I'm looking forward to having my initial and still slightly residual misgivings/doubts about what contribution we're actually going to get out of Mcgeady being proven entirely wrong

[jeffers]

So again you dislike someone you don't know(and post your feelings constantly about the person on a message board) based on things you have heard from someone else, bit weird but each to their own

That’s not how I explained my stance, but you go on making your assumptions about my thoughts. We will never agree on this so let’s leave it there.

[Smartie]

Really good interview there and i agree with everything he says.

Regardless of what you think of the manager he has had no luck whatsoever with injuries and it could be argued he deserves a bit of time with a more settled squad hopefully augmented with a couple of new signings this month.

Sometimes they say you don’t appreciate someone until they’re gone…

But we’re now starting to see the sort of difference McGeady, Nisbet and Magennis can make. McGeady especially we’re only able to appreciate now he’s back.

It’s unlikely to be one of our best and most memorable seasons but providing we can keep these guys fit it should be far from the disaster that many feared it was going to turn into.

[Santa Cruz]

Long time ago so could be memory failing me but I recall him saying pretty clear and adamantly when asked at the time, in an interview, that he had chosen to play for Ireland and referenced his grandmother in his reasoning.

Have I made that up/dreamed it?

He explains his reasons in this article, the video footage of the interview is no longer available.

https://punditarena.com/football/andrew-dempsey/aiden-mcgeady-ireland-scotland-abuse/

[Since452]

Sometimes they say you don’t appreciate someone until they’re gone…

But we’re now starting to see the sort of difference McGeady, Nisbet and Magennis can make. McGeady especially we’re only able to appreciate now he’s back.

It’s unlikely to be one of our best and most memorable seasons but providing we can keep these guys fit it should be far from the disaster that many feared it was going to turn into.

Such a shame we have lost Boyle from the mix. All of a sudden we'd have some real quality in the team. We still do to an extent.

[Donegal Hibby]

Such a shame we have lost Boyle from the mix. All of a sudden we'd have some real quality in the team. We still do to an extent.
When you look at our forwards it to me is as good as anyone's in the league (outside the old firm) if not even better , problems been they've all been out injured Boyle now , Nisbet, Mcgeady, Mykola . Still think we aren't to far away from having a good team , couple of quality midfielders , centre half and maybe a right back away ?

[Since452]

When you look at our forwards it to me is as good as anyone's in the league (outside the old firm) if not even better , problems been they've all been out injured Boyle now , Nisbet, Mcgeady, Mykola . Still think we aren't to far away from having a good team , couple of quality midfielders , centre half and maybe a right back away ?

I agree. Squad, or at least the starting 11, doesn't need major surgery just a couple of quality additions. I know they are hard to come by.