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===Hibernian===
===Hibernian===
On 31 July 2015, McGinn joined Hibernian on a four-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|title=MCGINN JOINS HIBERNIAN|url=http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/5599|publisher=Hibernian|date=31 July 2015|accessdate=31 July 2015}}</ref>
On 31 July 2015, McGinn joined Hibernian on a four-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|title=MCGINN JOINS HIBERNIAN|url=http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/5599|publisher=Hibernian|date=31 July 2015|accessdate=31 July 2015}}</ref>

After options from MLS side Houston Dynamo. the wee man decided 'Nah, I'm a dingle and should be playing for hibs'. He will therefor rot in the championship where he belongs.


===International career===
===International career===

Revision as of 11:14, 31 July 2015

John McGinn
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-10-18) 18 October 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Midfielder[1]
Team information
Current team
 Hibernian
Number 18
Youth career
St. Mirren
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2015 St. Mirren 87 (4)
2015– Hibernian 0 (0)
International career‡
2013–2014 Scotland U19 4 (0)
2014– Scotland U21 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 April 2015 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 March 2015 (UTC)

John McGinn (born 18 October 1994) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Championship club Hibernian. He has also represented the Scotland under-19 team and the Scotland under–21 team.

Career

St. Mirren

McGinn started his career as a youth player at St. Mirren playing for the club's Ralston Academy.[2] He broke into the first team in pre-season of the 2012–13 season, representing the club against English opposition Carlisle United and Accrington Stanley.[3] In the same summer he also helped the under-20 side to victory in Kilbirnie Ladeside pre-season tournament, picking up joint player of the tournament with Jack Smith.[4] McGinn made his competitive début against SPL champions Celtic in a 5–0 defeat, coming off the bench as a 78th minute substitute.[5] On 29 November 2012, McGinn signed a new three-year contract, keeping him at St. Mirren Park until summer 2015.[6]

In April 2015, McGinn was "speared" by St. Mirren club captain Steven Thompson during a training session prank gone wrong. The resulting injury meant that McGinn missed the remainder of the season, and in turn took legal action against the club.[7]

Hibernian

On 31 July 2015, McGinn joined Hibernian on a four-year deal.[8]

After options from MLS side Houston Dynamo. the wee man decided 'Nah, I'm a dingle and should be playing for hibs'. He will therefor rot in the championship where he belongs.

International career

McGinn received an international call-up when he was selected as part of a Scotland under-19 squad for a training camp in Turkey in January 2013.[9] He later went on to make his international debut for the under-19 side against Netherlands in a 2–1 defeat.[10] McGinn then captained the under-19's against Serbia in Stara Pazova.[11] On 5 March 2014, he made his debut for the Scotland Under 21 side in a 2–2 draw against Hungary at Tannadice.[12]

Personal life

His older brothers Stephen and Paul are also footballers.[13] Both brothers play for Dundee.[14] All three have been with St. Mirren at some stage in their careers.[13] Their grandfather Jack McGinn is a former Celtic chairman & Scottish Football Association president.[15]

Career statistics

As of 13 April 2015.[16]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
St. Mirren 2012–13 22 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 27 1
2013–14 35 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 38 3
2014–15 30 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 33 0
Career total 87 4 7 0 4 0 0 0 98 4

Honours

St Mirren

References

  1. ^ "John Signs Contract Extension". saintmirren.net. St. Mirren F.C. 29 November 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  2. ^ Behan, Paul (23 October 2012). "A star is born in midfielder John McGinn". Paisley Daily Express. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  3. ^ Newport, Andy (1 August 2012). "Danny's high hopes for young star McGinn". Paisley Daily Express. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  4. ^ "Under-20 Side Win Cup". saintmirren.net. St. Mirren F.C. 22 July 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  5. ^ "St Mirren: Danny Lennon annoyed by capitulation to Celtic". BBC Sport. BBC. 20 October 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  6. ^ "McGinn pens new St Mirren deal". Yahoo! News. Yahoo!. 29 November 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  7. ^ "St Mirren's John McGinn takes legal action over pole prank". BBC Sport. BBC. 14 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  8. ^ "MCGINN JOINS HIBERNIAN". Hibernian. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  9. ^ "Scotland call-up for Saints starlet McGinn". Paisley Daily Express. Trinity Mirror. 29 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  10. ^ "McGinn plays for Scotland". Football.co.uk. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
  11. ^ "Danny's Diary – 19/04/2013". saintmirren.net. St. Mirren F.C. 19 April 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
  12. ^ "Scotland U21 2-2 Hungary U21". BBC Sport. 5 March 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  13. ^ a b "St Mirren: Paul McGinn joins two brothers in winning deal". BBC Sport. BBC. 18 September 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  14. ^ "McGinn brothers prepare to do battle". The Sheffield Star. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  15. ^ Grahame, Ewing (26 November 2012). "St Mirren's John McGinn continues the family dynasty". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  16. ^ "J. McGinn". Soccerway. Global Sports Media. Retrieved 24 October 2012.

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