McGeady may have had his day

Neil Lennon has acknowledged that Aiden McGeady may have played his last game for the club. The Republic of Ireland international has been posted missing for the majority of pre-season preparations due to a number of niggling knocks, but managed to play for an hour in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Lyon in the Emirates Cup. However, another setback meant that McGeady - who has been linked with Spartak Moscow and Aston Villa - to sit out the game with Arsenal on Sunday. With speculation mounting regarding his future at Parkhead, it has been suggested his days as a Celtic player are now over.

Lennon admits the tricky winger could soon be on his way, but insists the ongoing rumours had nothing to do with his decision to omit McGeady from his squad against the Gunners. Speaking on Sumday, Lennon said: "He has got a calf strain and we can't take risks with him. I know people will be thinking other things, but Aiden's not one of those to fake injuries and make things up. He has genuinely got a calf strain. Possibly, you never know what will happen in the game. He is in a difficult situation. It's not easy for the lad and he has my sympathy with that. He has not trained much and he hasn't played much so he's just picking up little niggles here and there. We can't take any chances with him."