John McGinn

John McGinn is a dynamic midfielder for Aston Villa, known for his energy, tenacity, and leadership on the pitch. A box-to-box player, McGinn excels in breaking up play, making key tackles, and driving forward with the ball. His powerful shooting, vision, and work ethic make him a vital part of Aston Villa’s midfield. As the club captain, McGinn's leadership and consistent performances have earned him a reputation as one of the Premier League’s most reliable midfielders.

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Tuesday’s briefing: Sels Forest’s cup hero as Arsenal and Villa focus on Europe

Tuesday’s briefing: Sels Forest’s cup hero as Arsenal and Villa focus on Europe

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Penalty heroics from Matz Sels helped Nottingham Forest complete the FA Cup quarter-final line-up on Monday, but the focus for…

Mar 4, 2025

Author Football Mad

John McGinn feels best could be yet to come as Villa look ‘to make some history’

John McGinn feels best could be yet to come as Villa look ‘to make some history’

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Aston Villa captain John McGinn says the best could be yet to come from his side this season as they…

Mar 3, 2025

Author Football Mad

Aston Villa march on in Champions League after beating RB Leipzig

Aston Villa march on in Champions League after beating RB Leipzig

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Aston Villa’s impressive Champions League debut continued as they strengthened their chances of automatic qualification to the last 16…

Dec 10, 2024

Author Football Mad

John McGinn reflects on ‘roller coaster’ ride as Scotland triumph in Poland

John McGinn reflects on ‘roller coaster’ ride as Scotland triumph in Poland

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Scotland midfielder John McGinn reflected on an emotional roller coaster ride in Warsaw after reaching a personal milestone, celebrating a…

Nov 19, 2024

Author Football Mad

Andy Robertson marks 80th Scotland cap with stoppage-time winner in Poland

Andy Robertson marks 80th Scotland cap with stoppage-time winner in Poland

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Andy Robertson marked his 80th cap with a sensational stoppage-time winner in Poland to retain Scotland’s hopes of staying…

Nov 18, 2024

Author Football Mad

Steve Clarke feels Scotland were ‘due’ after lucky break in win over Croatia

Steve Clarke feels Scotland were ‘due’ after lucky break in win over Croatia

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Steve Clarke felt his Scotland side ended their long wait for a win with arguably their poorest performance of the…

Nov 15, 2024

Author Football Mad

John McGinn Scotland’s super-sub in win over 10-man Croatia

John McGinn Scotland’s super-sub in win over 10-man Croatia

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John McGinn came off the bench to end Scotland’s 10-game run without a competitive victory by firing an 86th-minute…

Nov 15, 2024

Author Football Mad

Scotland boss Steve Clarke pleased to get injured players back for next matches

Scotland boss Steve Clarke pleased to get injured players back for next matches

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Scotland manager Steve Clarke welcomed a more “regular” feel to his squad after getting several players back from injury for…

Nov 4, 2024

Author Football Mad

John McGinn among several fit-again players back in Scotland squad

John McGinn among several fit-again players back in Scotland squad

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Scotland manager Steve Clarke has welcomed several players back from injury for their final Nations League games. The likes of…

Nov 4, 2024

Author Football Mad

Unai Emery already one of Aston Villa’s greatest managers, says John McGinn

Unai Emery already one of Aston Villa’s greatest managers, says John McGinn

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John McGinn believes Unai Emery has already cemented his position as one of Aston Villa’s greatest managers. Emery celebrates…

Oct 23, 2024

Author Football Mad

Jhon Duran turns angry after setting Villa on their way to another European win

Jhon Duran turns angry after setting Villa on their way to another European win

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Jhon Duran helped fire Aston Villa to the top of the Champions League table and then reacted angrily to being…

Oct 22, 2024

Author Football Mad

Aston Villa boosted by injury returns ahead of clash with Fulham

Aston Villa boosted by injury returns ahead of clash with Fulham

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Aston Villa have received an injury boost ahead of Saturday’s trip to Fulham, with Ezri Konsa, John McGinn, Amadou…

Oct 18, 2024

Author Football Mad

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