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==Club career==
==Club career==
After progressing through the [[Celtic F.C. Reserve and Youth squads|Celtic youth and reserve teams]], He made his debut as an 18-year-old against [[Hearts F.C.|Hearts]] at [[Tynecastle]] during a [[Scottish Premier League]] game late in the [[2003–04 in Scottish football|2003-04 season]] and marked it with a goal after just 17 minutes. He made his [[UEFA Champions League]] debut [[2004–05 in Scottish football|the next season]] in a game against [[Football in Italy|Italian]] side [[A.C. Milan|AC Milan]].
After progressing through the [[Celtic F.C. Reserve and Youth squads|Celtic youth and reserve teams]], McGeady was handed his debut as an 18-year-old against [[Hearts F.C.|Hearts]] at [[Tynecastle]] during a [[Scottish Premier League]] game late in the [[2003–04 in Scottish football|2003-04 season]] and marked it with a goal after just 17 minutes. He made his [[UEFA Champions League]] debut [[2004–05 in Scottish football|the next season]] in a game against [[Football in Italy|Italian]] side [[A.C. Milan|AC Milan]].


McGeady's 2005-06 season was hampered by a persistent knee injury, but he played a significant role in [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]'s second title winning season under [[Gordon Strachan]], contributing 5 goals and 11 assists. The [[2007–08 in Scottish football|2007–08 season]] was much better for McGeady, earning him praise from the media.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/scotland/7239472.stm Chick Young's View] BBC Sport (11 February 2008)</ref> One of his most memorable performances came against [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]], scoring a goal and contributing three assists, setting up a second goal for striker [[Scott McDonald]] with an outrageous 360-degree turn and cross. He continued to provide goals for his team, most importantly [[Scott McDonald|Scott McDonald's]] equalising goal against rivals [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]], a match that Celtic went on to win 3–2. A win which proved to be crucial in Celtic successful defence of their title. Throughout the season, he contributed a total of 8 goals and 24 assists.
McGeady's 2005-06 season was hampered by a persistent knee injury, but he played a significant role in [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]'s second title winning season under [[Gordon Strachan]], contributing 5 goals and 11 assists. The [[2007–08 in Scottish football|2007–08 season]] was much better for McGeady, earning him praise from the media.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/scotland/7239472.stm Chick Young's View] BBC Sport (11 February 2008)</ref> One of his most memorable performances came against [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]], scoring a goal and contributing three assists, setting up a second goal for striker [[Scott McDonald]] with an outrageous 360-degree turn and cross. He continued to provide goals for his team, most importantly [[Scott McDonald|Scott McDonald's]] equalising goal against rivals [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]], a match that Celtic went on to win 3–2. A win which proved to be crucial in Celtic successful defence of their title. Throughout the season, he contributed a total of 8 goals and 24 assists.
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The 2009-10 season began well for McGeady as he scored a brace against [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] on the opening day of the season. It took a turn as he was sent-off against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] on 30 August after receiving a controversial second booking for a supposed dive.<ref>{{citenews|title=Aiden McGeady sent off for diving in Celtic's win at Hibernian|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/aug/30/aiden-mcgeady-dismissal-celtic-hibernian|publisher=[[The Guardian newspaper|The Guardian]]|date=30 August 2009}}</ref> He returned and scored a consolation against [[Old Firm]] rivals [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] in a 2-1 loss.
The 2009-10 season began well for McGeady as he scored a brace against [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] on the opening day of the season. It took a turn as he was sent-off against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] on 30 August after receiving a controversial second booking for a supposed dive.<ref>{{citenews|title=Aiden McGeady sent off for diving in Celtic's win at Hibernian|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/aug/30/aiden-mcgeady-dismissal-celtic-hibernian|publisher=[[The Guardian newspaper|The Guardian]]|date=30 August 2009}}</ref> He returned and scored a consolation against [[Old Firm]] rivals [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] in a 2-1 loss.

==International career==
McGeady played for Scotland Schools while at [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]. He played in an under-13 World Cup tournament in Paris.<ref name=GotAway>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4156/is_20040502/ai_n12588630/ Who's to blame in sorry tale of the one that got away?] Sunday Herald, 2 May 2004 </ref> After Queen's Park he joined Celtic, who had a policy of not permitting their youths to play for their school teams due to conflicting kick off times ([[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] had a rule which would not permit a player who did not play for their school team to be considered for a call-up to Scotland Schools selects.<ref>[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article1055553.ece Bhoy who would be king] The Times, 4 April 2004</ref>)

The [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]], who had no such rule, instructed [[Packie Bonner]], who knew of McGeady's [[Irish people|Irish]] heritage, to invite McGeady to play for the Republic of Ireland Under-15 Schoolboys team.<ref name="timesonline.co.uk">[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article387301.ece The Big Interview: Aiden McGeady] Sunday Times, 1 May 2005 </ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSS61Deu8t8 Aiden McGeady on Celtic and Ireland]</ref>
McGeady was then named in a Scotland under-16 squad, but the player declined to represent the Scots citing his experience of the Irish set up, despite attempts to persuade him to do so by Scotland head coach [[Berti Vogts]].<ref name="timesonline.co.uk"/><ref name=GotAway></ref> McGeady made his full début for the Republic of Ireland in June 2004 against [[Jamaica national football team|Jamaica]].<ref>[http://www.4thegame.com/club/glasgow-celtic-fc/player-profile/6469/aidenmcgeady.html Aiden McGeady]</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

Revision as of 17:09, 1 February 2010

Aiden McGeady
Personal information
Full name Aiden McGeady
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Celtic
Number 46
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:18, 18 November 2009 (UTC)

Aiden McGeady (born 4 April 1986 in Glasgow) is a Scottish born Irish footballer who plays as a winger or forward for Celtic and the Republic of Ireland.

Club career

After progressing through the Celtic youth and reserve teams, McGeady was handed his debut as an 18-year-old against Hearts at Tynecastle during a Scottish Premier League game late in the 2003-04 season and marked it with a goal after just 17 minutes. He made his UEFA Champions League debut the next season in a game against Italian side AC Milan.

McGeady's 2005-06 season was hampered by a persistent knee injury, but he played a significant role in Celtic's second title winning season under Gordon Strachan, contributing 5 goals and 11 assists. The 2007–08 season was much better for McGeady, earning him praise from the media.[1] One of his most memorable performances came against Aberdeen, scoring a goal and contributing three assists, setting up a second goal for striker Scott McDonald with an outrageous 360-degree turn and cross. He continued to provide goals for his team, most importantly Scott McDonald's equalising goal against rivals Rangers, a match that Celtic went on to win 3–2. A win which proved to be crucial in Celtic successful defence of their title. Throughout the season, he contributed a total of 8 goals and 24 assists.

McGeady was awarded the SPFA Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year on 20 April 2008, only the second player ever to receive both awards in the same season (the first was Shaun Maloney in 2006), as voted by his fellow players. He contributed seven league goals and nineteen assists, as Celtic won the championship. It was their second title in a row. The 2008-09 was a difficult one for him due to his rocky relationship with Strachan. After a much-publicised dressing room row between player and manager, on 16 December 2008 Strachan fined him two weeks' wages and suspended him for the club's next two fixtures.[2] although Strachan later denied any fall-out between him and McGeady.[3]

The 2009-10 season began well for McGeady as he scored a brace against Aberdeen on the opening day of the season. It took a turn as he was sent-off against Hibernian on 30 August after receiving a controversial second booking for a supposed dive.[4] He returned and scored a consolation against Old Firm rivals Rangers in a 2-1 loss.

International career

McGeady played for Scotland Schools while at Queen's Park. He played in an under-13 World Cup tournament in Paris.[5] After Queen's Park he joined Celtic, who had a policy of not permitting their youths to play for their school teams due to conflicting kick off times (Scotland had a rule which would not permit a player who did not play for their school team to be considered for a call-up to Scotland Schools selects.[6])

The Republic of Ireland, who had no such rule, instructed Packie Bonner, who knew of McGeady's Irish heritage, to invite McGeady to play for the Republic of Ireland Under-15 Schoolboys team.[7][8] McGeady was then named in a Scotland under-16 squad, but the player declined to represent the Scots citing his experience of the Irish set up, despite attempts to persuade him to do so by Scotland head coach Berti Vogts.[7][5] McGeady made his full début for the Republic of Ireland in June 2004 against Jamaica.[9]

Personal life

His father is former professional footballer John McGeady.

He attended St Ninian's High School in Glasgow before leaving at the age of 15 to play football full time. Aiden has 1 sister and 1 younger brother who is 5 years younger than him.

Career statistics

As of 12 December 2009
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Europe Total
App Goals Assists App Goals Assists App Goals Assists App Goals Assists App Goals Assists
Celtic 2003-04 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 2
2004-05 27 4 7 5 0 1 2 1 3 3 0 0 37 5 11
2005-06 20 4 6 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 24 4 7
2006-07 34 5 8 4 0 3 2 0 2 6 0 0 46 5 13
2007-08 36 7 16 4 0 4 1 0 0 10 1 4 51 8 24
2008-09 29 3 6 3 1 2 4 2 2 4 1 0 40 7 10
2009-10 12 5 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 9 0 1 22 5 7
Total 162 29 52 17 1 10 12 3 7 33 2 5 224 35 74
Career total 162 29 52 17 1 10 12 3 7 33 2 5 224 35 74

Honours

Club

Celtic

Minor

  • Reserve Scottish Premier League (2002, 2003, 2004)
  • Under 19 Scottish Premier League (2003, 2004)
  • Scottish Youth Cup (2003)

Individual

  • Celtic FC Young Player of the Year (2005, 2006, 2007)
  • Celtic FC Player of the Year (2008)
  • SPFA Players' Player of the Year (2008)
  • SPFA Young Player of the Year (2008)
  • BBC Sportsound Player of the Year (2008)
  • Clydesdale Bank Young Player of the Year (2008)
  • Scottish Premier League Player of the Month (5)
  • Scottish Premier League Young Player of the Month (6)
  • Eircom Republic of Ireland Young Player of the Year (2009)

References

  1. ^ Chick Young's View BBC Sport (11 February 2008)
  2. ^ McGeady handed Celtic suspension
  3. ^ "Gordon Strachan denies playing personality games with Celtic team selection". guardian.co.uk. 11 May 2009.
  4. ^ "Aiden McGeady sent off for diving in Celtic's win at Hibernian". The Guardian. 30 August 2009.
  5. ^ a b Who's to blame in sorry tale of the one that got away? Sunday Herald, 2 May 2004
  6. ^ Bhoy who would be king The Times, 4 April 2004
  7. ^ a b The Big Interview: Aiden McGeady Sunday Times, 1 May 2005
  8. ^ Aiden McGeady on Celtic and Ireland
  9. ^ Aiden McGeady
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