'Are they getting Geads fit again?' - Sunderland fans develop transfer theory after shock under-23 inclusion

Aiden McGeady has found himself out in the cold at the Stadium of Light under Phil Parkinson and spent the second half of last season out on loan with Charlton Athletic.

This season, the 34-year-old returned to the North East but has been training with the youth teams, whilst also making a number of media appearances as Sunderland struggle to keep pace with the top two in League One.

But the former Republic of Ireland international was announced in Dickman’s under-23 side for their match this afternoon, an interesting development to the saga.

Here’s how YOU reacted to the news on social media – simply scroll down to take a look:

@nicholaswilso11: “Free McGeady.”

@JakeDavison15: “AIDEN MCGEADY RUNS DOWN THE WING FOR ME.”

@jakeytwit: “At least three or four of these young lads would improve the team. I would love for the club to focus on home-grown talent getting us up the leagues.”

@Anthony_Bulmer: “Are they getting Geads fit again? People have been crying for him in all year. Him and Parky fell out. But maybe that’s been resolved?"

@theboovont: “Course they are people are more likely to want him if he is match fit."

@PaulW131085: “Diamond, Neil, McGeady – should all be in the first team.”

@Deggsytweets: “He’s not registered to play in the first team, they’ll be getting him fit to move on most likely.”