McGeady commits to ‘big future’ at Parkhead until 2011

AIDEN McGEADY insists his decision to sign an extended deal at Celtic had nothing to do with the departure of former midfield rival Shaun Maloney to Aston Villa.

The 20-year-old has been handed a new four-and-a-half-year contract which ties him to the Bank of Scotland Premier League champions until 2011.

Republic of Ireland international McGeady had to battle for the left-midfield position with Maloney before the Scotland star sustained an ankle injury.