Aiden McGeady advised Dan Neil against joining Rangers for Celtic hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Aiden McGeady has shared that he urged Dan Neil not to join Rangers, hoping instead for an approach from Celtic. Despite interest from Rangers, Neil joined Ipswich Town and later became a free agent. After a period without a regular place at Ipswich, Neil eventually made his way to Rangers. McGeady expressed his belief Neil would be a good fit for Celtic, especially given their recent struggles. His comments came during a radio show interview where he discussed Neil's potential impact in the Scottish Premiership.
- •Aiden McGeady urged Dan Neil against signing for Rangers.
- •Neil joined Ipswich Town and later became a free agent.
- •McGeady believes Neil fits well with Celtic's system.
- •Neil has been a long-term target for Rangers.
- •McGeady and Neil previously played together at Sunderland.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Aiden McGeady tried to stop Dan Neil joining Rangers as he hoped for Celtic swoop
"Aiden McGeady has revealed he urged Dan Neil not to join Rangers in the hope that former club Celtic would make a move for the midfielder.Neil had been a long-term Rangers target and featured prominen...
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