John McGinn

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has been boosted by the return of Nathan Patterson in Everton's win over Peterborough in the FA Cup last night. Cr: Getty Images.

Huge Scotland boost as 21-cap player makes first start since in a year

Tommy Conway is set to be out for "a number of weeks". Cr: SNS Group.

Conway injury worry ahead of playoff following concerning update

Motherwell's Dan Casey is shown a red card by referee Chris Graham. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

SPFL rocked by fresh refereeing drama as John McGinn left aghast

Aston Villa's Scottish midfielder John McGinn celebrates his opening goal in the 3-2 win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League. (Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images)

Scots duo are Champions League standouts with key goal and UEFA award

Lewis Ferguson of Bologna controls the ball under pressure from Ngal'ayel Mukau of LOSC Lille. Cr. Getty Images.

Ferguson’s big Bologna milestone ends in Champions League despair

Andy Robertson celebrates scoring Scotland's injury-time winner against Poland in Warsaw. (Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images)

Scotland snatch redemption from jaws of relegation in Nations League

Scotland players celebrate John McGinn's winner against Croatia in a match broadast live free-to-air on YouTube. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Outrage over Scotland games being shown on YouTube - but what's not to like?

Who are the top 25 Scottish footballers in the last decade? Cr: SNS Group.

Here are the best 25 Scotland players from the last decade

John McGinn scored on his return from injury in midweek. Cr: Getty Images.

Scotland hero hails 'greatest manager' after memorable week

John McGinn produces his trademark celebration after scoring Aston Villa's opener in the 2-0 win over Bologna at Villa Park in the Champions League. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Scotland hero scores first Champions League goal on return from injury

Here are the 20 highest rated players on EA FC 25. Cr: SNS Group.

Here are the 20 Scottish players with the highest rating on EA FC 25

John McGinn (fourth from right) was one of eight Scotland outfield players training in Glasgow on Monday (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

John McGinn on tongue-in-cheek Ben Doak claim and Aston Villa v Celtic frenzy

Ewen Ferguson smiles during one of the Genesis Scottish Open Pro-Ams at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Ewen Ferguson congratulated by footballers – but Andy Murray is real inspiration

Scotland's Stuart Armstrong falls under the challenge of Hungary defender Willi Orban but no penalty was awarded. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

UEFA break silence on Scotland v Hungary penalty call and unseen McGinn incident

Kevin Csoboth scores for Hungary to leave Scotland players devastated. (Photo by DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland's Riemann Hypothesis unanswered after Euros exit disaster movie sequel

Scotland's John McGinn during a training session at Stadion am Groben in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Picture date: Saturday June 22, 2024.

McGinn reveals Scotland-Hungary family spilt as he bids to eclipse Villa success

Scotland's Scott McTominay celebrates his opening goal against Switzerland in the 1-1 draw at Euro 2024. (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

How Scotland became boisterous, blagging latecomers to the big football party

Inside Scotland's Euro 2024 welcome - Aviemore vibes and oompah band

Scotland's John McGinn (centre) joins in with a dance as the team arrive at Bayernhalle in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, for a reception hosted by the Mayor.

John McGinn steals the show as Scotland squad arrive at Euro 2024 - gallery

Euro 2024 is edging closer. Cr. Getty Images.

UEFA Euro 2024: The 10 best matches to watch in the group stage

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L) talks with England striker Harry Kane back in October.

Keir Starmer seems like a football man, Rishi Sunak we're not sure about

Aston Villa captain John McGinn is challenged by Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister during the 3-3 draw at Villa Park. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

John McGinn closes in on Champions League qualification with Aston Villa

Northern Ireland's Conor Bradley and Kieran Tierney clash during an International Friendly match between Scotland and Northern Ireland at Hampden Park, on March 26, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Where were the wingers? Like ships, we've stopped making them

Scotland's John McGinn looks for a way past Netherlands' Cody Gakpo during an international friendly match at the Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam.

Shankland display hailed 'outstanding' as Northern Ireland game branded must-win

Here are the 25 highest paid Scottish stars in 2024. Cr. SNS Group.

Here are the 25 highest paid footballers from Scotland

Liverpool wanted a penalty for this challenge by Man City's Jeremy Doku on Alexis Mac Allister.

Liverpool-Man City reaction: Guardiola tsunami, Klopp's lunch quip on penalty

Neil Warnock speaks to the media ahead of Aberdeen's Scottish Cup tie against Kilmarnock.

Football briefs: Warnock exit evasion, Shankland update, McGinn axe revelation

A proposal to either reduce Dalmuir to 12 holes or close it has been taken off the table by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Dalmuir saved from closure after reprieves for Hollandbush and Caird Park

Hollandbush has an offer of a breakfast roll, a round of golf and a two-course dinner for £25 during the week and £35 at the weekend. Picture: Hollandbush Golf Club.

Why Dutchman might have made valid point about low rates at some Scottish venues

Dalmuir Golf Course in Clydebank has been targeted by West Dunbartonshire Council for either closure or being reduced from 18 to 12 holes.

Fight to save Dalmuir receives support from local councillors and John McGinn

The next Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle will be broadcast on PPV by Hearts.

Briefs: Hearts-Hibs PPV call, Old Firm discuss away fans, Roma sack Mourinho

David Marshall at full-time after Scotland's defeat to Croatia at Hampden in Euro 2021. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Marshall open to Scotland SOS but hoping to experience Euros 'on the other side'

Leon Bailey of Aston Villa is challenged by Yasser Larouci of Sheffield United.

Aston Villa strike late but former player stops them going top of Premier League

Aston Villa could go top of the Premier League if they defeat Sheffield United on Friday night.

Aston Villa warned to avoid complacency as they eye Premier League summit

Nathan Patterson was solid for Everton as they defeated Burnley.

Patterson, Ferguson, Conway: How Scotland's Euro 2024 squad hopefuls fared

Che Adams was on target for Southampton as they drew 1-1 with Ryan Porteous' Norwich.

How Scotland's Euro 2024 hopefuls got on in EPL and abroad as duo excel

John McGinn scored Aston Villa's winner against Arsenal.

Scotland supremo McGinn fires Villa two points off EPL summit as Arsenal slayed

Rangers' James Tavernier celebrates with Leon Balogun and John Lundstram.

Briefs: Levein's Hearts return, Hibs' pride at Tavares, McGinn injury

Scotland's Stuart Armstrong celebrates with John McGinn after scoring to make it 3-2 over Norway at Hampden. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Chaotic draw with Norway leaves Clarke with plenty to ponder over Euros squad

John McGinn and Scott McTominay applaud the Scotland fans after the Euro 2024 qualifier win over Cyprus in Larnaca last month. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Clarke credited for Scotland calls that have been 'copied' by Villa and United

Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk checks the VAR monitor before disallowing the goal scored by Scott McTominay. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

McGinn insists officiating left Scotland with 'near impossible' task in Spain

Scott McTominay heads home Scotland's opening goal in Larnaca against Cyprus.

Scotland keep sailing in uncharted territory on heady Euro 2024 night in Cyprus
The longest day, the sweetest victory. A 9.45 local time kick-off meant there were Tartan Army casualties racking up throughout the day. Scotland by contrast av...

Ryan Christie is hoping to get back among the goals for Scotland. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Ryan Christie thriving at Bournemouth and keen to address Scotland dry spell

Jhon Duran opens the scoring for Aston Villa against Hibs.

Hibs' mission impossible ends in victory for Villa as fans do themselves proud

Aston Villa's John McGinn holds off the challenge of Hibs full-back Lewis Miller. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

'Don't disrespect Hibs' - what John McGinn told Aston Villa team-mates

Aston Villa's John McGinn consoles his former Hibs team-mate Lewis Stevenson at full time. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hibs outclassed on John McGinn return as Aston Villa expose gulf between clubs

Hibs host Aston Villa in the Europa Conference League play-off round first leg at Easter Road Stadium. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

What channel is Hibs v Aston Villa on? Watch Conference League play-off for free

Hibs manager Lee Johnson knows his men will find it tough against Aston Villa but wants them to stay positive and believe in themselves. Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group

How Hibs plan to bridge gap to Villa as Johnson makes team selection revelation

Aston Villa captain John McGinn has fond memories of his spell at Hibs and is looking forward to Wednesday's Europa Conference League match at Easter Road. Photo by Ross Parker/SNS Group

John McGinn on the Hibs players Aston Villa will need to be wary of

Lewis Stevenson (right) and John McGinn were Hibs team-mates for three years before the latter's move to Aston Villa.

McGinn could be 'spooked' by Hibs return as Villa ranked above Old Firm

John McGinn returns to Easter Road and for once Hibs fans are hoping that he won't be "better than Zidane"

In this romcom John McGinn is the smart girl who leaves her boyfriend far behind

Hibs wide man Jordan Obita.

Hibs' Obita recalls time he got the better of Aston Villa

Elie Youan was the star of the show for Hibs as they progressed past FC Luzern in the Europa Conference League.

Johnson conjures up another Hibs magic trick as reunion with McGinn set up

Dylan Vente will be in the Hibs squad for the first time against Lucerne on Thursday.

Dylan Vente hands Hibs huge Euro boost as Jojo Wollacot injury timeline revealed

John McGinn of Aston Villa could have an Easter Road reunion with Hibs.

Reunions for Scottish teams as Dons, Hearts, Hibs and Rangers discover draws

Bob Macintyre and John McGinn look on as one of the other players in their group hits a shot in the Genesis Scottish Open Pro Am at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

McGinn enjoys 'amazing experience' teeing up in Scottish Open Pro Am

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