Aiden McGeady

Could Aiden McGeady be involved at Wembley? Alex Neil explains the latest Phil Smith

Sunderland winger Leon Dajaku

Neil gives latest on Dajaku, Winchester, Cirkin and McGeady fitness Phil Smith

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson. (Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images)

Johnson injury provides updates on Dajaku and Evans, O'Nien and McGeady James Copley

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson.

Sunderland suffer major injury blow ahead of Cambridge clash with winger ruled o... Richard Mennear

Aiden McGeady is one of many Sunderland players Lee Johnson believes will benefit from the recent break

Lee Johnson reveals Ross Stewart and Aiden McGeady latest Phil Smith

Sunderland forward Ross Stewart

This is how Sunderland boss Lee Johnson will approach Papa John's Trophy selecti... Phil Smith

Sunderland produced a woeful performance at Rotherham United

Rotherham United 5 Sunderland 1 - This is what went wrong as Cats thrashed

Lee Johnson watches on at Rotherham United

Lee Johnson apologises to Sunderland fans after 5-1 thrashing at Rotherham Unite... Phil Smith

Sunderland midfielder Alex Pritchard

Johnson gives Pritchard injury update Phil Smith

Leon Dajaku celebrates his fine goal for Sunderland

Ruthless attacking display secures dominant Sunderland win Phil Smith

Aiden McGeady playing for Sunderland.

Injury updates on McGeady, Gooch, Dajaku and Alves after Gillingham win Joe Nicholson

Aiden McGeady playing for Sunderland against Fleetwood.

This is what Aiden McGeady had to say about Sunderland's new signings Joe Nicholson

Aiden McGeady playing for Sunderland against Fleetwood.

Sunderland winger makes honest admission after Fleetwood draw Joe Nicholson

Lee Johnson at Highbury

Johnson blasts penalty call and sends message to his team Phil Smith

Bailey Wright remonstrates after a late penalty is awarded to Fleetwood

Fleetwood Town 2 Sunderland 2: This is how it played out as two late goals cost ... Phil Smith

Corry Evans has been named as Sunderland captain. (Photo credit: Martin Swinney)

Evans named as new Sunderland captain

Sunderland's Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman.

Exclusive: Speakman has this transfer update Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson watches on at Harrogate

Johnson: Sunderland closing in on new recruits Phil Smith

Callum Doyle (left) celebrates with teammate Liam Delap (right)

Sunderland linked with 'brave' and 'cultured' defender James Copley

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson

Sunderland closing in on new signings Phil Smith

Aiden McGeady reveals crucial Lee Johnson influence after signing fresh Sunderland contract

McGeady hails Lee Johnson and reveals the key role he played in new contract Mark Donnelly

Dilan Markanday of Tottenham Hotspur battles for possession with Ethan Galbraith of Manchester United.

Sunderland target Manchester United midfielder Ethan Galbraith Richard Mennear

Aiden McGeady nears agreement to extend Sunderland stay Phil Smith

Lynden Gooch celebrates his goal

Sunderland 3 Oxford United 1: Lynden Gooch, Aiden McGeady and Max Power seal big... Phil Smith

Ross Stewart's dream debut hands Sunderland a vital win at Accrington Stanley

How an inspired Johnson substitution saw Sunderland extend their unbeaten run Mark Donnelly

Ross Embleton looks on during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Leyton Orient at PTS Academy Stadium.

Ex-Spurs coach singles out 'fantastic' and 'outstanding' Sunderland duo James Copley

Aiden McGeady of Sunderland battles for possession with Liam Feeney of Tranmere Rovers during the Papa John's Trophy final match.

Spartak Moscow sends message to McGeady following cup final win James Copley

Sunderland won the Papa John's Trophy final at Wembley, beating Tranmere Rovers.

Tranmere Rovers sent this classy message to Sunderland after Papa John's Trophy ...

Sunderland celebrate their penalty shootout win

Lee Johnson has this message for his Sunderland squad as they reach Wembley Phil Smith

Aiden McGeady opens up on his Sunderland return, being the 'pantomime villain' and his future plans

Sunderland winger discusses his future as contract nears end Mark Donnelly

How the Sunderland dressing room have reacted to Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' takeover plans after Wearside visit

'It's exciting': Key Sunderland man comments on Kyril Louis-Dreyfus takeover bid Mark Donnelly

Aiden McGeady produced a superb display at the Stadium of Light in a 4-1 win

'It was vintage McGeady' - Lee Johnson hails four-goal Charlie Wyke and Sunderla... Phil Smith

Charlie Wyke scores his hat-trick goal

Inside a remarkable afternoon as Sunderland thrash Doncaster Rovers Phil Smith

Lee Johnson is hoping that his January business will help improve Sunderland's attacking threat

Lee Johnson identifies this key change of style in his developing SAFC side Phil Smith

Aiden McGeady's goal puts Sunderland two goals to the good at MK Dons

What happened and who impressed as Sunderland move one step closer to Wembley Phil Smith

Charlie Wyke scored a hat-trick to seal a valuable win for Sunderland

Charlie Wyke fires Sunderland to crucial win at AFC Wimbledon with fine hat-tric... Phil Smith

Sunderland suffered more frustration against Northampton Town

Sunderland held to another frustrating draw on League One return Phil Smith

Aiden McGeady has returned to the first-team fold at Sunderland

McGeady breaks silence and explains what really happened with Phil Parkinson Phil Smith

Jack Diamond scores a superb goal at Sincil Bank

Sunderland breathe new life into their promotion push with stunning Lincoln win Phil Smith

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Gus Poyet the Sunderland manager celebrates after his team won 2-1 in the penalty shootout during the Capital One Cup semi final, second leg match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on January 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Gus Poyet 'not coming' to Wearside despite odds tumbling - reports James Copley

Sunderland forward Aiden McGeady

What Parkinson said about McGeady's U23 return Phil Smith

Phil Parkinson has no intention of bringing Aiden McGeady back into the Sunderland fold

Parkinson's revealing response to latest McGeady questions Phil Smith

Exactly where Aiden McGeady stands in regards to a Sunderland exit ahead of deadline day

Where Aiden McGeady stands at SAFC ahead of deadline day Mark Donnelly