McGeady happy with new signings

McGeady has been outstanding for Celtic this season

Aiden McGeady believes Celtic's January signings could make all the difference for the Hoops' title challenge.

Barry Robson, Andreas Hinkel and Georgios Samaras have arrived at the club with the SPL champions currently four points behind leaders Rangers.

"The fans are excited - they know the manager has brought in real quality, and it's great for us to have new faces," explained the winger.

"We are pushing for the title so it's going to help us in the long run."

The 21-year-old, in terrific form so far this season, feels that March will be significant in terms of the title's final destination.

Celtic still have to play rivals Rangers three more times, with the next clash set to take place on 29 March.

"There is still a lot of football to be played this season," he told the Celtic View.

"We're not going to take our eye off the ball or look too far into the future.

"But, at the moment, I think March is shaping up to be a key month, one where the league could well be decided."

Robson was the last to arrive at the end of the transfer window from Dundee United, after Hinkel came from Sevilla for £1.9m.

Manager Gordon Strachan also signed Ben Hutchison from Middlesbrough, Koki Mizuno from Japanese side JEF United, while Samaras is a loan signing from Manchester City.

Celtic next face Hearts at home, with the last two meetings between the clubs ending in an SPL draw, while the Edinburgh club progressed in the CIS Insurance Cup at Celtic Park in October.