How the Irish fared: Aiden McGeady stays on goal trail as Preston rescue valuable point

It was a mixed weekend for the Irish contingent at Championship outfit Preston as Aiden McGeady’s sixth goal of the season rescued a 1-1 draw at home to Nottingham Forest on an afternoon when Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle were hauled off at half-time.

McGeady has been in a rich vein of form, but, as so often seems to be the case from the talented but frustrating winger, there was a lack of end-product on Saturday.

That was until his well-taken finish after 52 minutes, an effort that salvaged a point to keep Preston’s slim play-off hopes alive.