McGeady: I wasn't fully fit for Slovakia clash

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is ready to gamble once again on the fitness of Aiden McGeady in Russia despite the winger admitting he is not match-fit.

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is ready to gamble once again on the fitness of Aiden McGeady in Russia despite the winger admitting he is not match-fit.

The 25-year-old Spartak Moscow man, who had only a few minutes of football under his belt after two months out with ankle ligament damage, started last night’s 0-0 Euro 2012 qualifier draw with Slovakia in Dublin, and struggled to force his way into a tight game.

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