How the Irish fared: Aiden McGeady strike rewards Sheffield Wednesday patience

He may not have set the world on fire since joining Sheffield Wednesday on loan from Everton but, in scoring his first goal for the Owls, Aiden McGeady provided the spark that ended a five-game winless run in the Championship.

Saturday’s clash with Nottingham Forest was still scoreless when McGeady, one of 40 players in the squad named by Ireland manager Martin O’Neill for the upcoming friendlies against Switzerland and Slovakia, rifled home the opener after 30 minutes.

It proved the catalyst for a comfortable 3-0 win that kept the Owls in possession of the final play-off spot.