Frank McAvennie believes Ryan Christie will "struggle" in the English Championship after signing a deadline day deal with Bournemouth.

The former Celtic attacker moved to the Cherries on a three-year contract after six years at Parkhead.

McAvennie has claimed that Christie was "lazy" at times and he admits he is happy to see the back of the former Aberdeen man.

He told Football Insider: “I think he was better off going. He has played but he was one of the ones who needed to move.

“I think he’s facing a challenge in the Championship, I really do.

“I think he’s going to struggle, I always said he wasn’t going to go to the Premier League.

“He was linked with Burnley and let me tell you, if he was wanted by Burnley, he would be at Burnley.

“He wouldn’t have taken a Championship move. In any case, I do honestly wish him the best but I’m glad he’s gone.

“We need players who are fully committed and he only used to turn up when he wanted to. He could be lazy.

“There were times we needed him and he wasn’t there or didn’t turn up.”