McGeady: Trap has been great for me

AIDEN McGEADY insists that Giovanni Trapattoni is not suspicious of flair players but says he understands why the Ireland manager wants him to be more “disciplined” when it comes to defensive duties.

Currently on a winter break from the league season in Russia, the Spartak Moscow winger hailed the veteran Italian as a major influence on his development as a footballer.

“He watches everything, he takes everything in,” said McGeady. “When he talks, you listen. His English is not perfect but you almost lean forward to listen to what he is saying. He is really precise.