'Not sounding especially positive' - Sunderland journalist reacts as early team news now emerges

Sunderland journalist Scott Wilson has given his reaction to some early team news that has now emerged involving Aiden McGeady.

Speaking in his pre-game press conference ahead of the match at home to Gillingham in League One this afternoon, Alex Neil casted doubt over whether McGeady will play again this season.

The manager said that it will be determined by how he gets on in his rehab, and then whether he is able to get himself up and running.

Taking to Twitter, Wilson, who covers North East football for The Northern Echo, has since given his reaction to Neil’s verdict:

“It’s not sounding especially positive in terms of Aiden McGeady’s hopes of playing for SAFC again this season.”

It is certainly a big blow for the Stadium of Light faithful not just to lose McGeady for the Gillingham clash, but for potentially the rest of the campaign.

He currently ranks as their fourth-best performer in the league, having notched up three goals and four assists, and also ranks highly among his teammates in terms of average shots, key passes, crosses and through balls per game (WhoScored).

The Black Cats could really do with the 35-year-old’s experience and know-how going into the end of the term, especially given their ambition to finish in the play-off places, and ultimately gain promotion up to the Championship.

In other news, find out what ‘major concern’ Kevin Phillips has now shared ahead of Gillingham here!

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