Aiden McGeady set to start for Sunderland in League One play-off after contract issue resolved

Sunderland’s Aiden McGeady is free to start against Lincoln on Saturday (Richard Sellers/PA)

Aiden McGeady is available to start Sunderland’s do-or-die League One play-off semi-final showdown with Lincoln after the timely resolution of a contractual issue.

Reports had suggested a clause in the 35-year-old Republic of Ireland international’s deal meant a 30th league start of the campaign against the Imps would automatically trigger another 12 months at the Stadium of Light unless he waived his right to the extension.