BuddieinEK Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 Privileged to watch this guy rise from being a wee bit in the stripes to Scotland stalwart and if not for Robertson, probable Captain. Top Premiership player and handsome bugger with royalty among his fans. He truly is living the dream and fair play to the lad... He has worked bloody hard to make it happen! I remember years ago, Saints v Celtic at home. Meatball had Scott Brown in his back pocket the whole game. He went in for one crunching "hard but fair" tackle on Brown... Who turned to the referee pleading for protection! McGinn just looked at Brown, put his fingers to his bottom lip, and mocked the Celtic skipper with a wibble wibble wibble gesture! Class. Used to be on YouTube but damned if I can find it. I said back then, he was not just a successor to Brown in the Scotland midfield, but would have been an improvement and one to build our midfield around for years to come and a potential Captain. Celtic fans scoffed and mocked... Bet they wish they had opened the biscuit tin after all! Proud of McGinn and privileged to have witnessed his development. What a guy. [emoji41][emoji1022] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 You and your man crush🥰 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted June 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 You and your man crush[emoji3059]Reserved for Thommo. [emoji3590][emoji41][emoji1022] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayern bru Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 I am not trying to be facetious in any way, my honest opinion, I’d take McLean over McGinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, BuddieinEK said: Reserved for Thommo. Got to agree on Meatball turned out to be class , as many expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 I am not trying to be facetious in any way, my honest opinion, I’d take McLean over McGinn Like we'd get McGinn [emoji3] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted June 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 I am not trying to be facetious in any way, my honest opinion, I’d take McLean over McGinn Personally, I'd actually agree and prefer him as a player... but all the more reason to respect McGinn for his achievements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenziebud Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Bayern bru said: I am not trying to be facetious in any way, my honest opinion, I’d take McLean over McGinn McGinn is a level above McLean. Was also a level above him for St Mirren. Best player we have produced since the late 70s early 80s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted June 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 McGinn is a level above McLean. Was also a level above him for St Mirren. Best player we have produced since the late 70s early 80sReally tough for me me to separate them.Very different type of players.Like comparing Stark with Abercrombie.Two of the finest talents we have produced in decades and proud of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabuddies Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 Both good players but Meatball is far more effective and has the greater impact on a game, as demonstrated last night. He can do the defensive stuff and he's a constant threat where it matters. I would guess their respective transfer values would would back that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 13 hours ago, rabuddies said: Both good players but Meatball is far more effective and has the greater impact on a game, as demonstrated last night. He can do the defensive stuff and he's a constant threat where it matters. I would guess their respective transfer values would would back that up. Exactly the point I've made on many occasions. McLean is talented but lacks consistency and is miles Way from McGinn in almost all key areas for a midfielder. McGinn also has a personality. 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Liverpool and Manchester Utd are both interested in raiding Aston Villa for midfielder John McGinn this summer. McGinn played a key role as Scotland produced a superb performance against England on Friday, earning a 0-0 draw at Wembley Stadium. He will now be looking to help Scotland beat Croatia on Tuesday, and he may have some very interested clubs taking a look at him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 1 hour ago, billyg said: Liverpool and Manchester Utd are both interested in raiding Aston Villa for midfielder John McGinn this summer. McGinn played a key role as Scotland produced a superb performance against England on Friday, earning a 0-0 draw at Wembley Stadium. He will now be looking to help Scotland beat Croatia on Tuesday, and he may have some very interested clubs taking a look at him. Lets hope so. He is the gift that keeps on giving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabuddies Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) Sir Alex has been telling them to get wee John for ages. Now he knows a player when he sees one. Edited June 20, 2021 by rabuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) The only laugh is that the news are quoting 'upwards of £20m' for McGinn. Given they have just shelled out £33m for a midfielder from Norwich, and McGinn signed a new 5 year contract a few months ago, I reckon the finances on the table will have to be about double that for Villa to even begin entertaining teams. Edited June 20, 2021 by djchapsticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 The only laugh is that the news are quoting 'upwards of £20m' for McGinn. Given they have just shelled out £33m for a midfielder from Norwich, and McGinn signed a new 5 year contract a few months ago, I reckon the finances on the table will have to be about double that for Villa to even begin entertaining teams.And don't forget a sell on clause please Villa. A %age of a %age of a %age will come in handy when he (mibbe) goes to Barcelona for £120m later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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northstbuddie Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 Thanks for that Shull. Proud of John as well as Stephen and Paul - they are all 'made in St Mirren' and are a credit to the club we all love. But John was always something special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 A very excellent wee fillum about a very excellent player and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigYardsAndBasher Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 (edited) Edited December 19, 2023 by BigYardsAndBasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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