Aiden McGeady

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/footbal...6908-23823985/

This has been reported in a few locations but nothing concrete involved, mere speculation.

Sunderland are on an upward curve. How far up the table that curve brings them next season is debatable.

They also have Elmohamady, Larsson and Campbell who have all filled in on the right wing, with McClean the first choice on the left flank. Realistically, McGeady would have to displace either Larsson or McClean for a starting berth (presuming both are there next season).

He could also view McGeady as a replacement for Sessegnon, if he returns to PSG as has been heavily suggested. I doubt this is a likely outcome but merits a mention.

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Originally Posted by Carrigaline

McGeady played the entire game of Spartak's 2-0 victory over Rubin Kazan. Victory was vital for Spartak as it pushes them into the final Champions League spot. McGeady had a decent game, worked hard defensively, switched wings a few times and show one particular bit of outrageous skill. If McGeady stayed at Spartak and played regular, I wouldn't have a problem with him playing in Russia. Quality of the league is actually decent.

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Here's the skill in question from today's game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzEUpA8QRgA

thats the mcgeady turn apparently, don't remember him ever doing it for ireland. seen him do it for celtic alright. great move

The defender was lightning slow to react there. Not sure he'd get away with it in an international match.

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Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

The defender was lightning slow to react there. Not sure he'd get away with it in an international match.

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he could of gone around that fella in an artic lorry, maybe its one to keep for san marino

As the Fonz would say, he's still got it!!! :p

Looks like he has been practising them!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzqDW...feature=relmfu

Seems fint is swedish for turn

Still his crossing needs improving! Dont know much about the Russian league but he is wasted with that team especially with such an awful manager, cant believe he isnt sacked yet!

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Originally Posted by Olé Olé

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/footbal...6908-23823985/

This has been reported in a few locations but nothing concrete involved, mere speculation.

Sunderland are on an upward curve. How far up the table that curve brings them next season is debatable.

They also have Elmohamady, Larsson and Campbell who have all filled in on the right wing, with McClean the first choice on the left flank. Realistically, McGeady would have to displace either Larsson or McClean for a starting berth (presuming both are there next season).

He could also view McGeady as a replacement for Sessegnon, if he returns to PSG as has been heavily suggested. I doubt this is a likely outcome but merits a mention.

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Sunderland would be a step down from Spartak Moscow (in my opinion).

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Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

The defender was lightning slow to react there. Not sure he'd get away with it in an international match.

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Zidane used to pull off similar turns at the highest level. It's all relative.

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Originally Posted by John83

It's all relative.

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Z=McG²

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Originally Posted by tricky_colour

Looks like he has been practising them!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzqDW...feature=relmfu

Seems fint is swedish for turn

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Originally Posted by AlaskaFox

Here's the skill in question from today's game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzEUpA8QRgA

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In fairness McGeady can dance with a football !

Now if he could learn to cross or deliver a good final ball then I would be bloody grateful.

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Originally Posted by seanfhear

In fairness McGeady can dance with a football !

Now if he could learn to cross or deliver a good final ball then I would be bloody grateful.

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most assists in the qualifiers.

If only we had players who had a perfect game :)
McGeady getting past 2 players in a jiffy and sending a firm cross in behind the defence towards the toes of the Spartak striker, is not good enough for us.

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Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

most assists in the qualifiers.

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if only games could be played out on paper............

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Originally Posted by bennocelt

if only games could be played out on paper............

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http://i35.tinypic.com/2upvfhs.jpg

Yeah, good one, but can Ireland win the world cup on that game?:D

(am I the only one who doesn't like this game?)

Moscow derby today - CSKA versus Spartak. McGeady got an assist for Spartak's equaliser just before half-time. Will update after the second half.

EDIT: Final score CSKA 2 Spartak 2. McGeady played the full 93 minutes and was one of Spartak's better performers in a disappointing overall performance.

They lost 2-1, wasn't 2-2. Terrible own goal for the first, lovely free for CSKA's second. McGeady's assist is just after 1:50 here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aeWinvk1hw

That 2nd CSKA goal from the freekick, one of the players in the wall stuck out his elbow to deflect the ball into the net, dreadful. Though it would/should/could have been a penalty for CSKA, if the ball hadn't ended up in the net.

Technically an assist I suppose, but the forward did all the work.

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Originally Posted by AlaskaFox

They lost 2-1, wasn't 2-2. Terrible own goal for the first, lovely free for CSKA's second. McGeady's assist is just after 1:50 here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aeWinvk1hw

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Typo by me - should learn to check my typing before I post.

Thought McGeady was absolutely brilliant today for Spartak's game against top of the table Zenit. Thought he was desperately unlucky not to get a goal of his own. Spartak now have an excellent chance to secure Champions League football.

Spartak are going to be playing Champions League football next season after they won 2-0 and CSKA slipped up. Aiden with both assists
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDtO5oUC62E

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Originally Posted by AlaskaFox

Spartak are going to be playing Champions League football next season after they won 2-0 and CSKA slipped up. Aiden with both assists
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDtO5oUC62E

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I see he still hasn't learned how to cross a football :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Carrigaline

I see he still hasn't learned how to cross a football :rolleyes:

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I was going to say something similar. The second assist he put across first-time was exquisite. Great technique to pin-point it.

Not at all. McGeady sent over 2 average crosses.
The other 2 Spartak players were left with all the work and had to use all their guile to stick it into the net.

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Originally Posted by geysir

Not at all. McGeady sent over 2 average crosses.
The other 2 Spartak players were left with all the work and had to use all their guile to stick it into the net.

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Both find their men. The corner goes right into the danger area at the front post, while the second is a first time cross that is pulled back well to find his man. If these aren't good crosses, I'd like to see some examples.

I think geysir was being sarcastic there alaskafox.

A bit Machiavellian, he is misunderstood. :)

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Originally Posted by paul_oshea

I think geysir was being sarcastic there alaskafox.

A bit Machiavellian, he is misunderstood. :)

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Ahhh i missed that. It's hard to know sometimes, but I'll always defend Aiden. Unlike Stephen Ward.

I think it was a parody of Dunphy and Giles' analysis of Andrews' goal against Estonia, assisted by McGeady, of course.

If it was anybody else but McGeady, then I'd regard the crosses as, beautifully balanced, wonderfully weighed, perfectly executed, sent on a platter.

I didn't think the corner was a great cross but the second one is absolutely perfect.

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Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

I didn't think the corner was a great cross but the second one is absolutely perfect.

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+1.

I thought the same, the attacker really had to work to get good contact on the corner. Superb header rather than a great cross.

I think the 2nd one might have hit a bobble as he was about to cross ;P

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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

+1.

I thought the same, the attacker really had to work to get good contact on the corner. Superb header rather than a great cross.

I think the 2nd one might have hit a bobble as he was about to cross ;P

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so, technically, should the sod of turf that caused the bobble get the assist?

Precisely.

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Originally Posted by paul_oshea

I think geysir was being sarcastic there alaskafox.

A bit Machiavellian, he is misunderstood. :)

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He certainly had me fooled!! Saved me replying to him!!

However for the first one you have to give the credit to the
guy who made the header, I think you have to try quite a few of those
before one goes in.
Second one was decent cross, just requires a half decent header and it's goal.

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Originally Posted by tricky_colour

He certainly had me fooled!! Saved me replying to him!!

However for the first one you have to give the credit to the
guy who made the header, I think you have to try quite a few of those
before one goes in.
Second one was decent cross, just requires a half decent header and it's goal.

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it was better than decent. It was a peach - right into the only bit of open space where the attacker was running. I honestly believe his final ball is better when he doesnt have time to think about things.

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Originally Posted by SkStu

it was better than decent. It was a peach - right into the only bit of open space where the attacker was running. I honestly believe his final ball is better when he doesnt have time to think about things.

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Yes, decent was a bit understated, it was top notch, pretty much the perfect cross and it looked so effortless.

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Originally Posted by tricky_colour

He certainly had me fooled!!

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However, you did all the heavy lifting in the getting fooled process:)

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However for the first one you have to give the credit to the
guy who made the header, I think you have to try quite a few of those
before one goes in.

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Credit to both, the cornerkick could not have been better and the header was sublime. It was a well worked set piece which came off with perfect precision.