Matt Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/35494834 I forgot what it was like to be a footballer. It's ok, Aiden. We'd all forgotten a loooong time ago... MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/35494834 It's ok, Aiden. We'd all forgotten a loooong time ago... Why can't people just be honest, as in "I had my chances and I plainly wasn't anywhere near good enough. it'll be interesting to see if I can get a game in the Championship." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogs Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/35494834 It's ok, Aiden. We'd all forgotten a loooong time ago... He played like he'd forgotten how to be a footballer. London Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 I see he played the first hour for Wednesday today at Brum then got subbed when they were 1-0 down. They then came back to win 1-2. Coincidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Aha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I see he played the first hour for Wednesday today at Brum then got subbed when they were 1-0 down. They then came back to win 1-2. Coincidence? And in their last four games he's started three and been hauled off in all three of them, twice at half time. Other game he was an unused sub. I don't think he's found his level yet, move back to Scotland his best bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 And in their last four games he's started three and been hauled off in all three of them, twice at half time. Other game he was an unused sub. I don't think he's found his level yet, move back to Scotland his best bet? wow mike that's pretty damning. yes i would imagine celtic would be a good move for him. made enough in russia and with us that the pittance they pay him will be icing on the cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Must admit I never exactly expected big things from him but I'm surprised he has failed so spectacularly Edited April 11, 2016 by duncanmckenzieismagic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 He just needs a good pre-season. He didn't play through the winter you see like Niasse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oztoffee Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 He just needs a good pre-season. He didn't play through the winter you see like Niasse. I have to admit to being an early fan of Aiden, he looked pretty OK to start and I thought like many that he needed the summer break and a good pre-season to show his true worth. But it never happened. He got starts and never caught the eye, came on as a sub with the same result......never really fulfilled the promise that everyone thought he had. Scotland? Surely! Has Martinez made the same mistake with Niasse? Right at this moment I'm inclined to say yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chach Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Not strictly all about McGeady, but he does feature as an example and is arguably the worst acquisition under Booby. http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/apr/04/clubs-calculate-cost-transfer-market-leicester-southampton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 He really isn't that good. Full stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 He really isn't that good. Full stop. Talent isn't the problem - far from it. A very talented player who has essentially retired himself and is stealing a living. Even though he was never in peak condition he had uncanny acceleration which belied his bulky frame. He is proof that talent alone is not good enough for the top level - you need to live the life and apply yourself. A waste, in the same category as Van Der Meyde and Drenthe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Talent isn't the problem - far from it. A very talented player who has essentially retired himself and is stealing a living. Even though he was never in peak condition he had uncanny acceleration which belied his bulky frame. He is proof that talent alone is not good enough for the top level - you need to live the life and apply yourself. A waste, in the same category as Van Der Meyde and Drenthe. Would agree, but I will again say that McGeady has an excellent bag of tricks but not enough vision/mental ability to properly deploy those tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I have Aiden as a swap in my Euro 2016 Panini cards if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I have Aiden as a swap in my Euro 2016 Panini cards if anyone is interested. Before one of those where there is 20 swaps the same "not him again!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 They give you six for free with the book, Aiden is one of them. Every poor kid in the country will know who he is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 They give you six for free with the book, Aiden is one of them. Every poor kid in the country will know who he is now. I bought it for my grand kid and all and all six free ones were Aiden. Got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Never understood him. Plays as a winger, but I don't think he ever delivered a decent cross. Absolute garbage 90% of the time off either peg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I bought it for my grand kid and all and all six free ones were Aiden. Got. Me and my mates decided we would get them, it's been loads of childish fun so far. My mate Mike, now obviously an adult, went into the shop we used to get them from as kids and bought a full box. Thought he was big time, we took them to the pub to open them all. That boring story is slightly better than Aiden is at footy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraccerC Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 He's absolutely dire...that's all. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 He's absolutely dire...that's all. Someone who speaks sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlblue Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 He'd be a great 5 aside player though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Would agree, but I will again say that McGeady has an excellent bag of tricks but not enough vision/mental ability to properly deploy those tricks. I've only ever seen him use 1. I was hoping he'd come good but he's been a complete let down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 He's absolutely dire...that's all. He is never a dire footballer - lets get that clear, I save that for players like Robbie Savage, Phil Neville, Jordan Henderson to a degree, he is a waste of talent along with the likes of Lee Sharpe, Kieron Dier, Collymore. "McGeady is probably the most talented player in Scotland. He is also arguably the most creative, one of the few north of the border who is actually worth the entry fee. On his day, quite simply, he is a joy to watch." Hartson was a first team regular when McGeady emerged in 2004. “Aiden was as good as any kid I’d seen. He reminded me of when I was at West Ham and Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand and Joe Cole used to come over from the youth team whenever we were short of numbers on a Friday. They were as good as any of the first team at 17, 18. Aiden was the same. He was tremendous. There was nothing he couldn’t do. Wenger is well aware of the threat McGeady will pose. "He’s a big talent, yes," said the Arsenal manager at his pre-match press conference. "I have seen part of the game [at Aberdeen] and he had a very good game. We will try to keep him quiet tomorrow. I thought at first he was Scottish but he’s Irish. "He looks to have all the ingredients [to play in the Premier League]. Messi:- "Aiden McGeady is a fast and skilful winger and someone I rate highly," he told the Record Sport. "We will have to be careful with him because his movement can be special and he has a great ability to appear in goalscoring positions out of the blue. "I really like the way he plays football. He is a natural talent, who can create a brilliant piece of play in the blink of an eye and I can assure you our defenders will be paying very close attention to him. "He'd be successful anywhere in Europe, but I know he likes playing for Celtic, so I'm not sure he'd leave." One day he may look back on those comments and feel a little ashamed - especially when player with lesser talent than him go to have great careers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 I've only ever seen him use 1. I was hoping he'd come good but he's been a complete let down. Even then he couldn't execute it most times. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) He is never a dire footballer - lets get that clear, I save that for players like Robbie Savage, Phil Neville, Jordan Henderson to a degree, he is a waste of talent along with the likes of Lee Sharpe, Kieron Dier, Collymore. "McGeady is probably the most talented player in Scotland. He is also arguably the most creative, one of the few north of the border who is actually worth the entry fee. On his day, quite simply, he is a joy to watch." Hartson was a first team regular when McGeady emerged in 2004. Aiden was as good as any kid Id seen. He reminded me of when I was at West Ham and Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand and Joe Cole used to come over from the youth team whenever we were short of numbers on a Friday. They were as good as any of the first team at 17, 18. Aiden was the same. He was tremendous. There was nothing he couldnt do. Wenger is well aware of the threat McGeady will pose. "Hes a big talent, yes," said the Arsenal manager at his pre-match press conference. "I have seen part of the game [at Aberdeen] and he had a very good game. We will try to keep him quiet tomorrow. I thought at first he was Scottish but hes Irish. "He looks to have all the ingredients [to play in the Premier League]. Messi:- "Aiden McGeady is a fast and skilful winger and someone I rate highly," he told the Record Sport. "We will have to be careful with him because his movement can be special and he has a great ability to appear in goalscoring positions out of the blue. "I really like the way he plays football. He is a natural talent, who can create a brilliant piece of play in the blink of an eye and I can assure you our defenders will be paying very close attention to him. "He'd be successful anywhere in Europe, but I know he likes playing for Celtic, so I'm not sure he'd leave." One day he may look back on those comments and feel a little ashamed - especially when player with lesser talent than him go to have great careers. Shukes.... On his day Aiden can be a really excellent player. His speed of thought reminds me of a slug, he has a large box of tricks....just can't find the key, we will have to he careful of him as we may trip over him. Sadly his day has gone, he is even worse now. Edited April 13, 2016 by Shukes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted April 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 He is never a dire footballer - lets get that clear, I save that for players like Robbie Savage, Phil Neville, Jordan Henderson to a degree, he is a waste of talent along with the likes of Lee Sharpe, Kieron Dier, Collymore. "McGeady is probably the most talented player in Scotland. He is also arguably the most creative, one of the few north of the border who is actually worth the entry fee. On his day, quite simply, he is a joy to watch." Hartson was a first team regular when McGeady emerged in 2004. “Aiden was as good as any kid I’d seen. He reminded me of when I was at West Ham and Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand and Joe Cole used to come over from the youth team whenever we were short of numbers on a Friday. They were as good as any of the first team at 17, 18. Aiden was the same. He was tremendous. There was nothing he couldn’t do. Wenger is well aware of the threat McGeady will pose. "He’s a big talent, yes," said the Arsenal manager at his pre-match press conference. "I have seen part of the game [at Aberdeen] and he had a very good game. We will try to keep him quiet tomorrow. I thought at first he was Scottish but he’s Irish. "He looks to have all the ingredients [to play in the Premier League]. Messi:- "Aiden McGeady is a fast and skilful winger and someone I rate highly," he told the Record Sport. "We will have to be careful with him because his movement can be special and he has a great ability to appear in goalscoring positions out of the blue. "I really like the way he plays football. He is a natural talent, who can create a brilliant piece of play in the blink of an eye and I can assure you our defenders will be paying very close attention to him. "He'd be successful anywhere in Europe, but I know he likes playing for Celtic, so I'm not sure he'd leave." One day he may look back on those comments and feel a little ashamed - especially when player with lesser talent than him go to have great careers. .......and James McFadden was the Scottish Rooney! Lowensda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 .......and James McFadden was the Scottish Rooney! A lad in the year above me at school was an immense talent - signed for Wrexham at 16 and Arsenal bid £1m for him a year or so later which was rejected by Wrexham as they thought his price was going to rocket up more. Ridiculous ability - in the yard in FA Singles he used to dribble up to the goal past 8-9 players and run backwards and do it again rather than score. Used to score 30 yarders for fun. Found the girls and the beer and that was that - picked up injuries, lower league career and should have gone on to big things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 A lad in the year above me at school was an immense talent - signed for Wrexham at 16 and Arsenal bid £1m for him a year or so later which was rejected by Wrexham as they thought his price was going to rocket up more. Ridiculous ability - in the yard in FA Singles he used to dribble up to the goal past 8-9 players and run backwards and do it again rather than score. Used to score 30 yarders for fun. Found the girls and the beer and that was that - picked up injuries, lower league career and should have gone on to big things. Name and shame him!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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