duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 https://twitter.com/CelticChuck67/status/424623162848845824/photo/1 Almost 41 years to the day since his dad was contacted by Everton too. Lol late again Louis! Tony Scott @Tony_Scott11 53 mins @prenno Look who tried to sign Aiden McGeady's arl fella 40 years ago! pic.twitter.com/GDO4WQysiL Well I didnt know that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 do you actually read anyone else's posts louis? Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Also, these Youtube clips look good and our Irish users like him too. I'm beginning to feel optimistic as well. Must admit, I read something on one of the Everton forums/websites from a Celtic supporter that I thought was quite interesting considering my stance on him. He said something a long the lines of that he is the type of player that will continually frustrate you because he will show his skill and class to beat his man but then balls up the cross/shot. Whereas I consider it a bad thing because it does annoy me, he said that at least he is getting into those positions and by doing so he is creating space for others and with enough opportunities he will pick the right ball and therefore create chances that other players wont. I'm sure Martinez will help him play smarter and if he does and if he increases his conversion rate by 10/15% then he is going to be a great player for Everton. My jury is still out but I must admit that I am much more excited about the prospect of seeing him play than I was when we signed him. I hope he does well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 do you actually read anyone else's posts louis? Why should he? It's his forum after all.....this isn't a democracy you know; it's a benevolent dictatorship . Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 do you actually read anyone else's posts louis? do you actually expect a response? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Didn't look too bad in his short cameo, wasn't afraid to throw a few tricks in there straight away. Got a good feeling about Aiden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 He loves a step over and a spin doesn't he. Will be interesting when he's fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Tricks annoyed me tbh.....we needed end product rather than showboating, do that when we're three up. Then again if he'd created something by it I'd be saying something different. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Tricks annoyed me tbh.....we needed end product rather than showboating, do that when we're three up. Then again if he'd created something by it I'd be saying something different. That's what I thought tbh... Ran into trouble rather than using space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James McCrory Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I have to agree with Bailey as I was a frustrated Celtic Supporter (season ticket holder) with Aiden McGeady on numerous occasions. He does do some brilliant things on the ball, with some fancy footwork and great tricks but the final ball or shot were too often poor. I know and taught with his dad John (had to give up football due to knee injuries ) and he was a small but stocky built man, so Aiden has taken after him. When Aiden was at Parkhead he was too skinny and light, so some extra weight will make him physically stronger and better for the EPL. RM will get the best out of him, as will the team as he will open out the game by keeping wide and his final ball should be much better now through experience and knowledge of the game. Hail Hail Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I have to agree with Bailey as I was a frustrated Celtic Supporter (season ticket holder) with Aiden McGeady on numerous occasions. He does do some brilliant things on the ball, with some fancy footwork and great tricks but the final ball or shot were too often poor. I know and taught with his dad John (had to give up football due to knee injuries ) and he was a small but stocky built man, so Aiden has taken after him. When Aiden was at Parkhead he was too skinny and light, so some extra weight will make him physically stronger and better for the EPL. RM will get the best out of him, as will the team as he will open out the game by keeping wide and his final ball should be much better now through experience and knowledge of the game. Hail Hail Thanks for the insight. I think that all wingers have the same problem with there final ball. They are a very rare breed who can do all the leg work and have a spot on final ball all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post efc1111 Posted January 27, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 An interesting (and reassuring, for those worried about his final ball) comment by McGeady about his assist for the first goal at Stevenage: McGeady said he has already bought into the team ethic at Everton, and his new manager's desire for composure in the final third. “I could have shot for our first goal, but when I looked up I saw Naisy and another blue shirt in a good position and I thought if I cut this back it's going to be a goal,” he said. “The manager is always on about us not rushing things in the final third, picking out the right pass. Hopefully he's happy with what I did there because that's what he wants from me.” Full article: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mcgeady-cant-wait-make-derby-6595670? Romey 1878, Sibdane, Toffee_in_LA and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verreauxi Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I actually didn't mind the tricks or showboating too much, and my recollection is that during the game there weren't too many one-touch crosses into the box as the pitch seemed to make those one-touch opportunities less-than-ideal (most goals were through the middle), so to me he looked like he was trying to beat a guy to create space for a better cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aiden-mcgeady-aiming-up-full-6668580 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Showing some glimpses, yet to be blown over but he has more potential than i gave him credit for. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aiden-mcgeady-aiming-up-full-6668580 For all of the questions about his attitude when he arrived, he seems very self-aware and like he has a good head on his shoulders. Also, it's always nice to hear players putting the team first. Matt and Lowensda 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efc1111 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I was frustrated on his behalf on Saturday because for a lot of the game he was in acres of space on the right but the team didn't use him. In fact they seemed under instruction to pass sideways across the pitch to Baines almost every time! When Stones got forward he tended to pause and pass inside rather than try to slide McGeady through, but I daresay they're still getting used to each other and when Coleman is back maybe they'll link up more effectively as he'll know McGeady's game from their international experience. It would have been some full home debut for him if that great early shot had gone in off the post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/authors/greg-okeeffe/ Phenomenal ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 He'll upset a few with this comment: "Tactically, he [Martinez] is one of the best I have ever worked with. He knows what he is talking about and it would not surprise me if he landed a job with one of the biggest clubs in the country, or the world." http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9204234/everton-winger-aiden-mcgeady-praises-roberto-martinezs-managerial-ability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 At least he knows he won't attract any bigger club with his fat performances of late....... Hey fatty bum bum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Prickish comments , Everton is one of the biggest premier league clubs. Did Martinez not give him the DVD when he joined. Fuckin hate comments like that. Get your fat arse focussed on getting fit and less touting the manager for the next job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBlue Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Prickish comments , Everton is one of the biggest premier league clubs. Did Martinez not give him the DVD when he joined. Fuckin hate comments like that. Get your fat arse focussed on getting fit and less touting the manager for the next job. Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Prickish comments , Everton is one of the biggest premier league clubs. Did Martinez not give him the DVD when he joined. Fuckin hate comments like that. Get your fat arse focussed on getting fit and less touting the manager for the next job. I assumed he was talking about the Arsenal job, or for a team competing for the title, I didnt read it as a slight against the club.... Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 I assumed he was talking about the Arsenal job, or for a team competing for the title, I didnt read it as a slight against the club.... I'm with you. I didn't take it as a slight either. We are one of the biggest clubs in the PL -- no doubt -- but we have a lot of catching up to do squad-wise(money) with the ones in front of wise. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 So what did everyone think of him today? At times I thought that we had actually found Pienaar's long term replacement but then he would go and do something stupid or ridiculously sloppy that had be tearing my hair out. Definite promise from him though and in the grand scheme of things he hasnt been with the group that long so hopefully he will become more consistent over the 90 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 So what did everyone think of him today? At times I thought that we had actually found Pienaar's long term replacement but then he would go and do something stupid or ridiculously sloppy that had be tearing my hair out. Definite promise from him though and in the grand scheme of things he hasnt been with the group that long so hopefully he will become more consistent over the 90 minutes. i felt the exact same way. he cuts inside sometimes and is very pacy which is great. but gave away the ball many times and didn't link up well with baines. i'd still prefer pienaar on the left, but maybe mcgeady on the right with coleman instead of selfish kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 In short; up and down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I think he is going to be the player that Van Der Meyde should have been. He has that arrogance on the ball where he knows that if he knocks it past his man then he has got him beat. Proper old fashoined winger. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I was really impressed with him and thought he actually tried to defend at times. He made a few tackles back and put pressure on them when they had the ball. He needs to learn to get back into position when defending now though. I also thought he reminded me of Pienaar at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I was really impressed with him and thought he actually tried to defend at times. He made a few tackles back and put pressure on them when they had the ball. He needs to learn to get back into position when defending now though. I also thought he reminded me of Pienaar at times. Yeh that's the impression I got. On the whole I thought he defended quite well, albeit he obviously switched off for their first and I also thought he got sucked in a couple of times too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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