double delight for aiden mcgeady

Paul Cuddihy
AIDEN McGEADY scooped a special double at the weekend when he was named the Scottish Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year.

The prestigious awards are voted for by fellow SPL players, and McGeady beat off competition from fellow Celts, Scott McDonald and Barry Robson, as well as Rangers defender Carlos Cuellar.

Speaking after picking up his double award, the Irishman said: “I am surprised. I thought there were a couple of people ahead of me for Player of the Year and I thank my team-mates for helping me win and my fellow professionals who voted for me.

McGeady’s triumph makes it three-in-a-row for Celtic in the SPFA Awards. Shaun Maloney won it two years ago while last season it was Shunsuke Nakamura who lifted the trophy.

Exclusive interview with Aiden McGeady later today on www.celticfc.net