Paul's older brother Stephen and younger brother John are also footballers. Stephen also plays for Hibernian while John plays for Aston Villa. “I’ve been doing a few Q&As and they ask who my role model was growing up watching football. . Stephen McGinn has paid truibute to Paul McGinn's rise after he joined brother John in the Scotland squad | Hibs news Paul may be handed the opportunity to line up alongside John in the upcoming Nations League encounters against Slovakia and Czech Republic, in doing so becoming the first brothers to play together for Scotland since the Caldwells. St Mirren has been a club of huge importance to John McGinn and older footballing brothers Stephen, pictured, and Paul. “We’ve had our ups and downs before and we’re all capable of coming back from it. Central Midfield, Contract expires: “The one big frustration will probably be if they both get a run-out and not being able to go,” he rued. John McGinn admits seeing brother Stephen brutally axed by St Mirren makes him appreciate what he’s got in his own career. Glasgow, Position: It was a fairytale day for the 29-year-old, who also signed a new contract which ties him to the Easter Road outfit until the summer of 2022, with the option of a further year beyond that. “Thankfully, she has made some friends at uni down here, which helps me on the park as well, knowing off the park everything is settled and everyone’s happy.”, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories. John Boyega would return to Star Wars for an animated movie, Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article, New Car Gadget Magically Removes Scratches & Dents. “It’s strange. “I am just glad the German games are back on so we can socially distance in the house! John McGinn, 25, from Scotland Aston Villa, since 2018 Central Midfield Market value: €16.00m * Oct 18, 1994 in Glasgow, Scotland ... John McGinn is the brother of Stephen McGinn (Hibernian FC). Deadline News Suite 6, Bonnington Bond, 2 Anderson Place, Edinburgh, EH6 5NP. Slim Patches: Do They Help You Lose Weight. “Paul has reached a level now where he is one of the most consistent full-backs in the league and it’s testament to where he has come from, how hard he has worked and how he has stuck at it. John said: “That’s keeping him fit, running around. As John McGinn scooped up the ball and strode towards the penalty spot to make history as Scotland's first ever taker in an international shoot out against Israel on Thursday evening, brother Stephen was perhaps more nervous than most.. Seeing a newborn on Facetime is not the same as holding her, so in that respect, “It’s also hard for my mum and dad, who are desperate to go and give her a cuddle, but we’re not allowed.”. “The main thing is Stephen has still got the hunger to play and stopping hasn’t even crossed his mind. “That sudden feeling of ‘aw naw, he’s actually hitting one’ to the relief of it going in . I’m very fortunate to have that beside me. “And every St Mirren fan will tell you that he single- handedly dragged the club to safety that season. “Paul worked his way up through Dumbarton, Dundee and then when we re-signed him at St Mirren from Partick [in 2018], I felt he had gone up another level. John said: “The situation Stephen is in is never nice and it doesn’t sit too well with me after what he’s done for St Mirren. “It’s a difficult one in the current climate. Main position : Last update : Sheffield join ranks of famous ghost goals - VAR trouble overshadows EPL restart. “John has got to an unbelievable height – of course – but the journey Paul has been on is so different. And while Paul’s journey may have been a more circuitous one than Aston Villa superstar John, who always seemed fated for a fine career, Stephen reckons it is no less laudable. They have been doing a lot of the classes on Zoom and letting me moan about there being no football on. “The fact he’s now playing in the Premiership at Hibs inspires me. John McGinn is the brother of Paul McGinn (Hibernian FC). “But both of my brothers have been an influence because the journeys they’ve been on have been so different. “But unless he hits it better, maybe he’s not the man for Serbia!”. “With the quality of his teammates and the manager at Hibs, he has improved again and I’m not surprised to see him get this opportunity. “Ofir [Marciano] clearly knows that’s the way he goes as well, but he just creeps it in. “That would be a killer for my mum and dad, who normally go everywhere to watch.”, But what do they think of Paul’s call-up? document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a395e2daa6f7919c6373d888e3bbfc0a" );document.getElementById("d4e214316e").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Cat missing for eight years is reunited with owners – Viral…, Chance to build your own castle as plot of land goes…, Dog missing for a year discovered with “large tumour” having been…, 3FINERY prepares to market product that brings objects to life on…, Northern Ireland hero Liam Boyce out to maintain momentum with Hearts, Craig Wighton turns scout for Hearts’ trip to Arbroath, reveals Neilson, Jason Thomson relishing televised clash with old mentor Robbie Neilson, Hearts midfielder insists confidence is now soaring after players douse last…, Scotland’s most famous Master Blender joins Wolfcraig project to create new…, White Stripes’ Jack White buys £3,600 guitar for busker who had…, Two Glasgow restaurants makes final shortlist for Deliveroo’s Restaurant Awards –…. “I remember advising him to stay at as high a level as possible and he said: ‘No, I played with Jack Ross, St Mirren gave me a chance so I’m going back there to help out and get my love for football back again.’. 30.06.2024, Current international: John McGinn scores (Image: Getty Images Europe) "He was also great for Hibs in the 2016 Scottish Cup final win against Rangers. Friday’s dream double was a fitting reward for his faultless consistency since joining Hibs last January, underlined by the fact he is ranked second among all Premiership right-backs this season according to the respected Instat index, only behind James Tavernier. For using this site, please activate JavaScript. The birth of baby daughter Hannah has made things more difficult for Stephen and his wife Ashley during lockdown. “Then Stephen started playing in St Mirren’s first team and I was obsessed with Saints. Supplying content to print, broadcast and online colleagues across the globe since 2000, we cover stories throughout the UK but concentrate largely on the news footprint of Central Scotland. Date of birth/Age: Scotland. “My parents don’t even speak to me any more. . “Paul was a clever boy at school then had a good job at Morgan Stanley,” recalled Stephen. John McGinn admits seeing brother Stephen brutally axed by St Mirren makes him appreciate what he’s got in his own career.. But he is angry and hurt at the treatment suffered by the oldest of the three McGinn siblings after the Buddies binned their former skipper last week. Our dedicated team of journalists and photographers cover everything from breaking news, politics and human interest stories to celebrity appearances, court reporting and sport. I went home and away, everywhere with the diehards and then it followed on with Watford. McGinn joked he has also been keeping his distance from girlfriend Sara during lockdown so he can watch the German Bundesliga on the box. “There are so many ways you can look at it and obviously I have a bias towards my brother. “I know Stephen has a brilliant relationship with everyone there and loyalty is a really difficult topic in football. He thought ‘Stephen’s doing it, John’s doing it, so why not?’. “Stephen didn’t have as many setbacks as Paul did early in his career. that was something. Hibs: Stephen McGinn gives fascinating insight into life with brothers John and Paul But there was solace, he thought, in the fact that his wee brother John … “People had told him there was no way he could play higher up. “But it did hurt a little bit and it would be exactly the same if it was Paul at Hibs. What is an Instant pot and how does it work? “I’m sure whoever gets him will be getting a top player with a lot of experience. Their grandfather Jack McGinn is a former Celtic chairman and Scottish Football Association president. The 25-year-old: “My girlfriend was doing a social work university course at Birmingham City Uni so that has been flung up in the air. They just speak to them!”. “It’s something she takes a keen interest in and she has always wanted to do something that she feels passionate about. “If I complain about things or grumble I have them saying they would swap me! Stephen rejected Scottish Premiership offers to answer the Paisley side’s call and help stop them dropping into League One when he joined from Wycombe Wanderers three years ago. The Scotland international admits he would have a cheek if he finds himself moaning with the eyes of the world set to be on the midfielder when he faces Sheffield United in the first Premier League game back on June 17. I remember Paul not being able to go to many of our games because he was either playing for an amateur team or Queen’s Park while he was working. Paul McGinn, who can cover at right-back or centre-half, was drafted into Steve Clarke’s group yesterday afternoon following several Covid-19 and injury-related call-offs. It’s not usual to have brothers who have all played in the top flight and I don’t think I could be as mentally strong without them there.”. Paul’s arrival on the international stage would have seemed unlikely seven years ago when he was lining up for Queen’s Park on Saturdays and crunching numbers for investment banking company during the week. While Stephen has been released middle brother Paul is also idle after the Scottish Premiership was called early. He’s hurting and we’re all hurting for him but I’m sure he’ll be back playing football soon and will prove everyone wrong. . Stephen, meanwhile, has spoken of the gut-wrenching feeling of watching John take the first spot-kick in Thursday night’s nerve-shredding shoot-out against Israel – and is praying he doesn’t step up if Scotland go the distance in Serbia next month. Oct 18, 1994 (26), Place of birth: He was part-time, did different jobs and to see him get to this level gives me immense pride.”. 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