‘I haven’t hit my best form for Ireland’

On the brink of what will be his 60th cap for his country, you’d understand if Aiden McGeady would only want to accentuate the positive.

But, credit to the Spartak Moscow man for telling it like it is, he could hardly be more candid when asked if he thinks Irish supporters have seen the best the fleet-footed, tricky winger has to offer.

“No, I don’t think so,” comes the thoughtful reply. “You know, for just some reason or another I probably haven’t hit my best form for a continued period of time for Ireland. I don’t know why, but I just don’t think it reflects the way I play at club level. Obviously I’ve had some good games, but not consistent over time. I mean, the Euros was a good campaign for me, over the 10 to 12 games of the qualifying campaign. But it still probably wasn’t the way I feel I can play. I just don’t know how long we’re going to wait until it happens.”