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Post by Avinalaff on Jan 11, 2014 15:12:36 GMT
Everton have further boosted their attacking options with the capture of Aiden McGeady from Spartak Moscow.
The Republic of Ireland winger joins for an undisclosed fee from the Russian side to add even more attacking flair and creativity to Roberto Martinez's high-flying outfit.
The former Celtic man, 27, arrives with a host of international and Champions League experience and has penned a four-and-a-half year deal.
Some reports had suggested McGeady would land on Merseyside this summer when his contract with Spartak was set to expire but Blues boss Martinez worked hard to secure an immediate permanent transfer.
His arrival was revealed to a packed Goodison Park when the player took to the pitch moments before Saturday’s Premier League clash with Norwich City.
In his six years at Celtic, McGeady was named the club's Young Player of the Year three times and won four Scottish Premier League titles, two Scottish League Cups and two Scottish Cups. He was also voted Scotland's best player by his fellow professionals in 2008, picking up the SPFA's Players' Player of the Year prize.
That form prompted a £9.5m switch to the Russian capital, where he quickly became a regular for Spartak, helping them to second in the league in 2011/12.
His switch to Goodison Park sees him link-up with international teammates Seamus Coleman, James McCarthy and Darron Gibson.
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Post by Jeffers Jugs on Jan 11, 2014 17:55:38 GMT
Is he going to take a starting place do you think as I don't watch Russian games so not seen much other than Youtube.
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Post by halewoodblue on Jan 11, 2014 19:28:40 GMT
Is he going to take a starting place do you think as I don't watch Russian games so not seen much other than Youtube. He has skill but he isn't as good as Pienaar/Mirallas. Also very inconsistent and can act like a bit of t**t. Looks like he had a very good Xmas as well!
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Post by jimmy on Jan 11, 2014 20:12:17 GMT
I'm a bit underwhelmed at this signing so fingers crossed he turns out to be a good stick for us as without wanting to sound negative he must have been cheap and his arrival means we probably won't be buying Tadic. He has an opportunity to shine here though if he plays his cards right and I'm going to give Bob his due for now.
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Post by Koeman's Clogs on Jan 11, 2014 22:55:21 GMT
He looks ok on Youtube lol but why do I get the feeling that he will go on the right and then Super Kev will become Jelly's replacement? Martinez was saying he wanted him in quickly because Jelly was going. Why wouldn't he be wanting a striker in quickly?
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