RichW Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 I expect Mcginn to continue starting games during the first half of the season and also to play in all the big games but wouldn’t be surprised if this is the season he transitions from automatic starter to being on the bench more often. Been taken off after 60-65 mins in the first two games which is practically unheard so far. Not convinced pre-season is playing a part in this either tbh unlike Watkins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eholm Posted August 25 Popular Post Share Posted August 25 I think we lost some control when he was subbed yesterday. He does do much OTB work that is often unseen. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) On 25/08/2024 at 08:31, eholm said: I think we lost some control when he was subbed yesterday. He does do much OTB work that is often unseen. So true… we were much weaker for taking him and Onana off. Conceded after John was subbed. He always battles for us and you need some of that to truly compete, we’ve relied on him so often. Edited August 26 by Jas10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 On 20/08/2024 at 19:23, Captain_Townsend said: Mings and McGinn. Agree with that. And Emi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything11 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 On 25/08/2024 at 17:31, eholm said: I think we lost some control when he was subbed yesterday. He does do much OTB work that is often unseen. Indeed. It is kind of mentioned here and then more closely here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Thoughts are with John at this difficult time… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Everyone loves Super John McGinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSvillain Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 1 hour ago, Jas10 said: Thoughts are with John at this difficult time… two in the pink, one in the stink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Keener window-cleaner Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 I think he is much better suited to RW, there he can make his trademark move where he receives the ball, shields it with his mighty arse and then turns inside rushing forward. Overall he receives the ball more naturally with his left foot when he plays on the right. He is not as comfortable playing with his right foot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Better today. I like him on the right and JJ left. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Interesting comment he made after the game....."We're letting teams come on to us at times, which we won't want, going forward" I think he is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 The way he spoke about Duran was, for me, the perfect example of why he is our captain. Honest enough to own that maybe he was a little harsh when commenting on Duran's attitude last season, but also, honest enough to now praise him for showing a more mature and committed attitude. That's all we, as supporters, want to hear because it's those traits that will accelerate his progress and hopefully result in him becoming the Villa legend we all want him to become. I'm sure, those with a more wise and mature mindset have encouraged him to believe that there's no reason why he cannot fulfil his ambitions in the colours of Claret and Blue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 On 31/08/2024 at 20:39, PaulMcGrath_5 said: Better today. I like him on the right and JJ left. He’s way better on the right as he can cut in on his left and open the pitch up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Wonder if it might be his last season at the club. A very good player and absolutely a legend for me. Might be wise to cash in though given his age and the fact it may mean we can keep somebody like Kamara, Rogers or Ramsey for another season? Feel dirty even typing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-k Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 On 31/08/2024 at 21:31, Jas10 said: Give that admin a raise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 25 minutes ago, a-k said: Give that admin a raise Should be called Wilfred P Diddy?! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 1 hour ago, Delphinho123 said: Wonder if it might be his last season at the club. A very good player and absolutely a legend for me. Might be wise to cash in though given his age and the fact it may mean we can keep somebody like Kamara, Rogers or Ramsey for another season? Feel dirty even typing it. I doubt it. I don’t think he would get us a fee significant enough to compensate for what we lose in his strengths on and off the pitch. I can’t see him playing for another English club. My guess is he does another couple of seasons here and then returns to Scotland. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 15 minutes ago, WallisFrizz said: I doubt it. I don’t think he would get us a fee significant enough to compensate for what we lose in his strengths on and off the pitch. I can’t see him playing for another English club. My guess is he does another couple of seasons here and then returns to Scotland. Agreed, I think winning some trophies early in his career in Scotland, moving to Villa in the Championship, getting promoted, captaining us into the Champions League, scoring loads of goals for Scotland… the only thing left really for the full set for a boyhood Celtic fan is to go there and pick up a few SPL titles in his 30s. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 With the squad depth we have now I can see him being rested after international breaks, he'll be playing near every minute for Scotland. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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