Celtic win but McGeady again booked for diving

Celtic boss Tony Mowbray fears Aiden McGeady is getting an "unfair reputation" as a diver after he was booked once again for simulation in the 3-0 League win over Kilmarnock at Parkhead.

The Republic of Ireland international was booked by referee Willie Collum after clashing with James Fowler inside the Killie box.

"It is a frustration," Mowbray said.

"Every time someone goes down in the box it can't be a penalty or a booking.

"It's unfair on Aiden, he's maybe getting an unfair reputation and let's hope that is not the case.

"I work with him every day and you have to realise what type of player he is.

"He is fast, swift-footed and he dances with the ball between players.

"I thought the referee was very good today, he got around the pitch and did his job very well.

"So I'm not complaining that it was a penalty but like Easter Road, I didn't think it was a booking.

"I haven't watched it back but what I do know is that there was some body contact against a diminutive guy who has quick feet.

"What I'm saying is get on with the game."

Killie boss Jim Jefferies agreed with Mowbray on the McGeady incident, saying. "I agree with Tony, it wasn't an argument we were having.

"I don't think it was a booking and I didn't think it was a blatant dive.

"My first reaction was that it might be a penalty but I knew James Fowler is good at reading those things.

"And Tony is right, you don't always have to book the player so I think it was harsh."