Aiden McGeady turned down Celtic return as winger admits 'regret' over Ronny Deila snub

Aiden McGeady had the chance of a Celtic return but turned it down.

The winger was offered another spell at Parkhead during Ronny Deila's time in charge of the club, but opted out due to the team and style of play at the time.

However, the Republic of Ireland international now regrets his decision, admitting he would have loved to play for Celtic again but knows the door is now closed for his in Glasgow's East End.

Speaking during a BBC Sportsound interview, McGeady explained that he was approached by the Hoops during his time at Everton, but was keen to stay put and prove himself south of the border instead.

After being asked if he had even been asked, or considered a Celtic return, the 36-year-old was honest about his previous decisions.

He said: “Yeah I did (have a chance to go back).

“It was when I was at Everton that I had the chance to go back but at the time I was probably getting fed things from the manager that I was eventually going to play.

“Plus, I did think if I go back now - I was still quite young, about 28 at the time - that is kind of me turning my back on England.

“Admitting I’ve tried it but I’ve not been good enough.

“The circumstances just weren’t right.

“ Ronny Deila was the manager, I was looking at the team and looking the way they were playing and the results they were getting and I was like not sure I want to go back just yet.

“But I would have loved to have went back at another time when it was right for everybody but that opportunity never came up again.” When asked if he regretted his decisions, he added: “I regret it in the fact that I will never play for Celtic again, yeah.

“But at the time, no. I didn’t regret it at the time.

“Looking back now, the success that Celtic have had