Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has warned Scotland supporters that booing Aiden McGeady in Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier will have little effect on him.
The Falkirk-born winger is expected to receive a hostile reception at Celtic Park after snubbing the country of his birth to play for the Irish.
Former Scottish international Gordon McQueen recently claimed that McGeady and James McCarthy - also born and raised in Scotland - should receive "horrible receptions".
However, O'Neill, who had the 28-year-old at Celtic when he aligned himself with the Boys in Green, says that the Everton man is stoic enough to handle the boo boys.
"[McGeady] has chosen to play for Ireland, which is his prerogative," O'Neill told reporters. "At the time he chose, I may well have been his manager at Celtic. I have to say now that, although at the time I had absolutely nothing to do with his decision, I am absolutely delighted he chose to follow his forefathers from Donegal.
"Remember that while the game is being played at Celtic Park it will not be made up necessarily all of Celtic-chanting supporters. [Booing or cheering] is the prerogative of fans to choose. But I don't think it would have an impact on such a precocious kid.
"It's natural you would prefer people to applaud a piece of brilliance, rather than booing it, but he's gained experience now and at the age he's at I think he'll take this in his stride."
Kickoff in Glasgow is scheduled for 7.45pm.
