It would be a disservice to call Aiden McGeady ‘the Irish Messi’ after Barcelona’s piss-poor showing against PSG.
Perhaps a better moniker for the Preston North End winger would be the Irish Merlin, because his multiple moments of magic against Birmingham on Tuesday night.
The Republic of Ireland international continued his fine form at the weekend that saw him earn a Man of the Match display against Brentford. McGeady bagged a brace and an assist to claim the accolade.
Against Birmingham, it was his dizzying footwork and expert trickery on the ball that had fans singing his praises during the game.
McGeady was taken off the field at the 85 minute mark with his side leading 2-1, but it was a performance that will live long in the memory of anyone who saw it, judging by the reaction on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/gordielad/status/831604791080009728
Mcgeady North End. He shouldn't be allowed to do what he is doing to some of these Birmingham players
— Matt Eastham (@MattEastham10) February 14, 2017
McGeady is worth the admission fee alone!! He's a magician!!
— Gareth Livesey (@GarethLivesey95) February 14, 2017
Should be at least 5 nil up, worrying it's still only 1! McGeady is different class 🔥 #pnefc
— alan (@alanrobinson_22) February 14, 2017
Schoolyard tactics. Give it mcgeady and everyone else just get in the box. #pnefc
— PNE Mad (@pnemad) February 14, 2017
Oh hehe Mcgeady you lil trickster
— Emma (@emmaloco_) February 14, 2017
Never used to believe in magic until I saw McGeady's feet at work
— Adam Elliott (@adamepne) February 14, 2017
Aiden McGeady is taking the piss here. #pnefc
— Sean Taylor (@SeanTay91) February 14, 2017
Aiden McGeady is the best player I've seen at north end end of 🔥👍 what a fucking player #pnefc
— Louis Murray (@Penfold1993) February 14, 2017
Aiden McGeady just brought the roof off Deepdale with some fantastic skill to beat a couple of players.
Think Arsenal all over again
— Adam Lord (@AdamLordMW) February 14, 2017
28' McGeady running the show here, pirouetted around one, nut-megged another, 'Ohh Aiden McGeady' rings out around Deepdale #pnefc
— Sam Allsop (@samallsop18) February 14, 2017
McGeady is something else 😍 #pnefc
— Ben HD (@PNEBenHD) February 14, 2017