Aiden McGeady has been chatting about his contract renewal, his time at Sunderland and his hopes for the season ahead…
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“I think the manager is a big factor in me coming back into the team, my form towards the end of the season and helping me to stay as well. If it was another manager then I don't think I would be here, but he made it quite clear from as soon as he took over that he wanted me to play and be a big player in his team. He showed a lot of faith in me and I'd like to think I repaid that faith to an extent, but there's a lot more to be done to be successful. But the manager was a big part in me wanting to stay. I've played probably my best football for a couple of years, especially when I came back into the team, under him. He gives me licence to play and I know now what he wants from his team. It's quite exciting.”