Last week, news broke out regarding a bust-up between manager Phil Parkinson and winger Aiden McGeady in the dressing room. Apparently the two butted heads after a picture of McGeady enjoying McDonald’s after a match surfaced. This led to Parkinson confirming that the 33-year-old would be allowed to leave during the January transfer window (Chronical Live).
This has, of course, led to rumours regarding the player’s eventual destination. Middlesbrough have been touted as a potential destination for the winger, as per Sunderland Echo.
Fans reacted to the post suggesting that they are happy for the deal to go through. They would be more than happy to see the player leave. One doesn’t think McGeady is good enough to play in the Championship anymore though.
If he has no future at the club at all then good move for us and McGeady
— Parker (@Parkersafc) December 17, 2019
See ya later
— Rob (@HillWalker70) December 17, 2019
Personally I don’t think McGeady is good enough for the Championship now. His form this season is a combination of poor attitude and the fact that age is catching up with him
— Daniel Jenks (@DanielJenks89) December 17, 2019
Would you be happy to see McGeady leave for Middlesborough?
Yes
No
Other fans admitted that while they have no problem with him leaving, the £2.25m-rated winger (per transfermarkt.co.uk) must go for the right price. They don’t what him to end up leaving on loan, only for the club to continue paying his wage.
As long as we get a fee I’m happy with that.
— antony waterson (@antony_waterson) December 17, 2019
Anyone can have him as long as we’re paid
— Anthony Rand (@mackemanth) December 17, 2019
Got to get money for him. No loans with us paying wages !
— kevin defty (@kevindefty1) December 17, 2019
What do we think?
The separation of McGeady and Sunderland seems inevitable. Whether it’s Middlesborough or not, fans just want to make sure they get something out of the deal.