‘I hate Aiden McGeady’ – Former Rangers star Richard Foster explains what made Hibs & ex-Celtic ace a NIGHTMARE
FORMER Rangers defender Richard Foster has joked that he HATES Aiden McGeady.
But it's nothing sinister - it's simply because he reckons the current Hibs and ex-Celtic winger was so difficult to play against!
Foster faced-off against the former Republic of Ireland international on several occasions during his time as an Aberdeen player.
15 years ago, he talked about how he felt McGeady was UNTOUCHABLE and admitted it was almost impossible for the Dons to stop him.
McGeady, now 36, endured a frustrating start to his time at Easter Road after joining Hibs in the summer.
A devastating knee injury suffered in July ruled him out of the start of the Premiership season - and ended up sidelining him for five months.
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He's even admitted he feared if he'd even ever return from the issue.
McGeady's now recovered and he's made four league appearances since getting his Premiership bow for the club at Ibrox against Rangers in December.
He put in a superb performance at Fir Park on Sunday, rolling back the years to help Hibs beat Motherwell 3-2.
His inspired showing reminded Foster of just how difficult it was to go up against him back in the day - so much so that he jokingly admitted he HATES the former Hoops star.
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Appearing on PLZ Soccer, Foster said: "You've not played against him - I hate Aiden McGeady!
"I used to have to play against him as a narrow full-back and you'd just see the ball switched out wide, and he's right on the touchline and he'd get the ball.
"You say tricks, he was one of the best I've ever played against one v one because he could go down the outside, inside, he was quick and he was strong, he had good quality and he was an absolute nightmare to play against.
"Him coming in and having that calm, older head with the quality as well, Hibs have improved since he's back in the fold, even probably being back on the training pitch - it will help them."
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