Aiden McGeady M Ayr Utd b.1986

[Junior]

no question the St. Mirren defending was shocking but two great posts above prove the EPL is not immune from such defending.

We have gone completely of topic here but what I like about McCourts style is that its completely unlike McGeadys, no real trickery involved, just a fairly direct approach to face the defender whilst on the run and slalom his way towards goal. Not seen enough of him yet to take a punt on whether he'll make the grade but as a fan youve got to love players willing to go past a man and shoot - simple as.


McGeady will hopefully be fit for Thurs against Rapid Vienna so we shouldnt have any current worries abbout him being fit for the Italy game as long as he doesnt pick up any knock in the two celtic games between now and then.
http://sport.stv.tv/football/126143-...d-and-rangers/

[Razors left peg]

Scottish football is S H I T E ! You would never get away with dribbling the ball like that in the Premiership.

That mean the Premiership is better quality than the World Cup too???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPdcDzI1WVw

[Colbert Report]

That mean the Premiership is better quality than the World Cup too???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPdcDzI1WVw

Actually, yes. Paddy McCourt is not Diego Mardona. Bad comparison.

[youngirish]

The difference between McCourt's goal and the others shown above is that McCourt looks like he is running in slow motion even though it's realtime.

I can score goals like that at U12 level.

[Junior]

The difference between McCourt's goal and the others shown above is that McCourt looks like he is running in slow motion even though it's realtime.

I can score goals like that at U12 level.

So the defending in the EPL examples was ok or poor?

[Junior]

McGeady scored a pen yesterday in the 2-1 defeat to Rangers.

It was a pressure spot kick at 2-0 down, a little fortunate as McGregor got a hand to it but couldnt keep it out. McGeady had a decent game, his link up play was good and I know for Ireland this part of his game is very important, its not just about beating a man and getting a cross in, its about creating an opening with quick one touch passing which hes very good at. Also taking the ball in tight, difficult positions and retaining possession which he did well. Aiden was clearly targetted with 2 or 3 men regularly marking him, he got clattered a fair few times - no injuries though thankfully.

On a side note the CB pairing for Celtic was once again shocking. O'Dea would certainly have got an opportunity in the starting 11 over the last month had he not gone to Reading on loan. Sods law, still Im glad he is getting game time down there.

[third policeman]

McGeady scored a pen yesterday in the 2-1 defeat to Rangers.


On a side note the CB pairing for Celtic was once again shocking. O'Dea would certainly have got an opportunity in the starting 11 over the last month had he not gone to Reading on loan. Sods law, still Im glad he is getting game time down there.

Mowbray should recall him. I have never been that impressed by either Caldwell or McManus. I think O'Dea suffered due to Strachan's innate preferance for the "Scottish option" whenever presented with a selection dilemma. or maybe I am bing paranoid.

[EAFC_rdfl]

an absolute cracker of a goal today, hopefully Eirebhoy was looking down with a smile. lets hope he brings the goal scoring boots to the France game

[strangeirish]

The difference between McCourt's goal and the others shown above is that McCourt looks like he is running in slow motion even though it's realtime.

I can score goals like that at U12 level.

When's your next game?

[Wexford Delboy]

http://todayfoot.com/Football/index.php?s=scotland

now another one like that against the french and we will be happy

[elroy]

Yet to score for us which is bizarre really, would certainly be a great time for him to get off the mark in the playoffs.

[Razors left peg]

Yet to score for us which is bizarre really, would certainly be a great time for him to get off the mark in the playoffs.

Hes definately due one

[Junior]

Scored a nice left foot curler in to the top corner form inside the box today. Had a good game out on the right handside. Starting to add some consistency to his game - played well for last couple of months now after a sluggish start to the season.

http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=11lnf53&s=6

Received a booking for sticking his leg out and tripping an opponent at a throw in - stupid/petulant. Ive seen red given for similar in the past. Needs to cut it out.


More media speculation on a move to the EPL recently, Birmingham City the latest link (though we are entering silly season and the Robbie Keane to Celtic garbage has already started) some quotes from Aiden below....

"I am still fairly young. I'm 23 and every player has aspirations to play at the top level and I won't deny that I feel that way too," McGeady told the Daily Record.

"But things are starting to go a bit better here than they were before. I'm happy at Celtic.

"There was a point a few months back when I probably wasn't, but I'm starting to get back to enjoying it the way I did before. That's down to the change of style in the football we're being asked to play.

"If a team comes in with a bid then I'm still under contract until 2013. Like I say, though, everyone wants to play in England or abroad. I won't deny I have those ambitions."

[DeLorean]

Kop target McGeady

[Acornvilla]

Kop target McGeady

i dont think he is good enough for that level but hes certanly better than the wingers the pool currently have so would be a good move for him and a chance to prove himself

[Razors left peg]

i dont think he is good enough for that level but hes certanly better than the wingers the pool currently have so would be a good move for him and a chance to prove himself

He better than any of Liverpools or Man United(Ryan Giggs aside coz hes not really a winger anymore) wingers. I think hes definately capable of top 4 level in the Premiership

[KK77]

i dont think he is good enough for that level but hes certanly better than the wingers the pool currently have so would be a good move for him and a chance to prove himself

Agree with what your saying in that it would be a good move for him but honestly believe he would be up to it.

[boovidge]

I hope this comes off but I don't think he's consistent enough for a team aiming for the top 4.

[seanfhear]

There always seems to be some upheaval or other at Anfield though and there could be more to come.

Will Benitez last much longer or will he go of his own accord. Liverpool desperately need somebody to come in with the money and cojones to make Liverpool a genuine contender for the league again.

These kind of people do not grow on trees though.

I would like to see Aiden go to a top league but it would be better to go to a more stable club than Liverpool. The older Liverpool supporters must struggle to come to terms with the state of the club for the last few years.

[paul_oshea]

what do you mean state for the 15 years or so before benitez came in they were crap. granted he won the champions league with most of houilliers players.