Lee Johnson has revealed that Aiden McGeady played against Rotherham with an injury, and has provided fans with an update on the winger...
HAMSTRING
“In the Rotherham game, Geads played, unbeknownst to us, with a hamstring injury. I wouldn’t say his athletic performance was up to the levels that Aiden McGeady at 35, or any other age, can produce."
COST US
“In certain areas of the game, that cost us. Probably in any footballer’s head, they’re being brave by playing through because their intention is to produce for the team, which we know Aiden McGeady obviously can, particularly when he’s on the ball."
BACK TO DRAWING BOARD
“For whatever reason, it ended up having a detrimental effect in that particular game, and we’ve had to go back to the drawing board to try to rebuild Geads physically, and make sure he’s in a good place."
MOVING WELL
“Now, he is in a good place, he’s moving well – the eye tells me that he’s moving well – and technically I think he’ll be the same until he’s 65. I think you could put him on any pitch in the world, if he didn’t have to run, and he could play those magic balls until his body completely gives up on him and he’s dead."
IMPORTANT
“However, obviously the game is about more than just the two or three minutes that each individual has on the ball. Certainly, looking at him, he’s going to be an important player for us, particularly moving into these next 11 games that we’re really focused on to stamp our authority on the division.”
