McGeady can make it in England - McAvennie

Frank McAvennie believes Aiden McGeady’s Celtic career is over – but has backed the winger to be a success south of the border.

The former Hoops striker believes there is no way back for the player following a dressing-room bust-up with manager Gordon Strachan.

McGeady has been fined and suspended from first-team activities for a fortnight, meaning he will miss this weekend’s crucial Old Firm derby.

And McAvennie believes the highly-rated Republic of Ireland international is now set for a January exit.

He said: “I think he is finished at Celtic and while I would love to see him at Manchester United, that is not going to happen.

“He could do a job at Hull or West Ham – he would be a wonderful player for those clubs. I’ve seen him play for Ireland against top-class defenders and he has been the star man.”