Aiden McGeady has admitted that he must remain patient as he looks to find his best form following his move to Everton.

The Irish winger, who joined the club from Spartak Moscow in January, claims that he was below his best in the victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.

"I was obviously a little bit apprehensive at the start, a little bit nervous against Aston Villa," McGeady told reporters.

"In the first half I thought I did okay and the second half I probably let myself down a couple of times.

"There were a few little things I was disappointed with."

McGeady joined Everton short of match fitness due to the winter break taken by Russian clubs.