McGeehan explains meaning behind goggles-style celebration after Dons double
Cameron McGeehan has explained what prompted his goggles-style celebration after he scored twice in Northampton’s victory over AFC Wimbledon.
The midfielder scored two trademark goals in the space of eight second half minutes and celebrated both by cupping his hands around his eyes, with his team-mates following suit.
McGeehan explained: "We had our Christmas party last weekend and it might have been something to do with a drinking game. I think a few of the lads got round the idea and we all did it together, which was a good laugh. The team spirit is really good in the changing room and the Christmas party we had was great for the spirit and I think you can see that out there on the pitch.”
The 30-year-old now leads the goalscoring charts for Cobblers this season with five in all competitions but he’s not concerned personal milestones, saying: "It’s not something I think about too much. I have my own targets, I’d like to get double figures again and try and beat last season, but it’s great that more lads are pitching in with goals. I’m not too bothered about being top goalscorer.”
Friday’s win lifted Cobblers to 10th in League One at the time before they dropped to 12th after Saturday’s fixtures, and McGeehan sees no reason why they can’t keep exceeding expectations.
He added: "It’s obviously an important win at home because we want to climb up the table. We talk about it a lot but you have to go and do it on the pitch and we were disappointed after the Peterborough game, even though we fought really hard.
"We believe we can do something special this season but it’s no good talking about it. You have to focus on each game and try to win every one and take it as it comes. We’ve almost got ourselves in the top 10 a few times this season but just haven’t quite put a run together.
"But we’re in a really good position and Christmas would be a great time to go and win a few games and then anything can happen.”
Kevin Nolan has almost everyone fit for the busy Christmas schedule, including McGeehan who returned from a calf injury to play 90 minutes against both Peterborough and Wimbledon.
"I think pre-season really helped,” he continued. “The lads who came in are fit boys and that helps. You’re always have injuries here and there but now is a great time to have nearly a fully fit squad going into Christmas.
"We have such a good squad and there are really good players being left out, they could easily be starting, so it’s testament to the group and we’re all in it together and everyone is ready to go when called upon.”