Soccer: Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has suspended winger Aiden McGeady from training with the first team for two weeks and fined him two weeks' wages for a breach of club discipline.

The Republic of Ireland international was made to pay dearly for his bust-up with the manager after reacting badly to a dressing down from Strachan after Saturday's 1-1 Clydesdale Bank Premier League draw with Hearts.

It is a brave decision by Strachan, given that he is effectively banning his star player from the crucial derby trip to Rangers on December 27th.

But the Hoops boss has received the backing of the club's board, with Celtic saying in a statement: "Following a breach of club discipline, Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has suspended Aiden McGeady from training with the first team for two weeks and has fined the player two weeks' wages.

"Gordon's decision has the full support of the Celtic board of directors."

Saturday was not the first time McGeady and Strachan have reportedly clashed, with rumours of a confrontation following the August 31st Old Firm defeat.

McGeady subsequently found his first-team opportunities limited, though he was eventually restored to the starting  line-up.