John McGinn
Aston Villa captain reveals how Steven Gerrard reacted at half-time of his final game

Aston Villa captain reveals how Steven Gerrard reacted at half-time of his final game

“The manager had gone through us.” Steven Gerrard has been sacked as Aston Villa manager following a 3-0 defeat to Fulham last night, and club captain John McGinn has revealed how their manager reacted at half-time. McGinn was appointed as captain when Gerrard stripped Tyrone Mings of the responsibility; one of many factors that people […]

3 years ago

Tyrone Mings responds after losing Aston Villa captaincy to John McGinn

Tyrone Mings responds after losing Aston Villa captaincy to John McGinn

‘It’s about what’s right for Aston Villa’ Tyrone Mings has insisted he has ‘no issues’ with Steven Gerrard’s decision to name John McGinn as Aston Villa’s captain ahead of the season. A statement released by Villa on Wednesday confirmed the Scotland international would replace Mings as captain, with goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez named vice-captain. Veteran winger/defender […]

3 years ago

Steven Gerrard defends John McGinn after tackle leaves 16-year-old Leeds player on stretcher

Steven Gerrard defends John McGinn after tackle leaves 16-year-old Leeds player on stretcher

‘John’s got the ball, he’s been unlucky in the follow through.’ Steven Gerrard has defended John McGinn after the Aston Villa midfielder’s tackle led to Leeds teenager Archie Gray being forced off on a stretcher. The two Premier League sides clashed in a pre-season friendly in Australia, with Villa securing a 1-0 victory at Suncorp Stadium […]

3 years ago

John McGinn asks for a bottle of Coke at Euros press conference

John McGinn asks for a bottle of Coke at Euros press conference

That dry Scottish wit is quick as you like John McGinn weighed in perfectly on the ongoing Coca-Cola, branded drinks and product placement saga, as he arrived for his pre-match press conference ahead of Scotland‘s game against England this friday. Walking up to the press conference table – now stripped bare of its commercial dressings […]

5 years ago