Aiden McGeady has revealed Martin O’Neill left him in no doubt if he hoped to resurrect his game — and make Ireland’s European Championships squad — he needed to bring an end to his Goodison Park limbo.

Sheffield Wednesday defender Madjid Bougherra is expected to hold talks with Charlton this weekend after the Barclays Premiership strugglers had a bid accepted for the Algeria international.

Sheffield Wednesday manager Paul Sturrock hopes his side can follow the Queens Park Rangers formula as they target a first Coca-Cola Championship win tomorrow.