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Offline LukeJames

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1275 on: August 08, 2019, 07:45:02 PM »
Remember when we did that quirky secret reveal video last year when he signed? I was actually dissapointed at the time because I wanted it to be Joe Bryan. What a twat I am.

Offline Steve67

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1276 on: August 08, 2019, 09:05:43 PM »
Great player, absolutely fantastic news that he's staying for many years, alongside Jack and Douglas.

Offline wozwebs

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1277 on: August 08, 2019, 09:17:15 PM »
Just a couple of years ago I pretty much had no affinity with any of our players like I used to with the likes of McGrath, Platt, Daley, Mellberg, Taylor, Lauren etc. Didn't like any of them in that way but now we have McGinn, Grealish and Mings and a few others not forgetting Dean Smith and I'm feeling more positive about the club that I have since the Big Ron, John Gregory and start of MON eras.

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1278 on: August 08, 2019, 09:23:17 PM »
^I feel exactly the same !! 😀

Offline KRS

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1279 on: August 08, 2019, 09:43:04 PM »
“We’ve got our Villa back!!!”

Online Pete3206

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1280 on: August 08, 2019, 10:45:23 PM »
What is so exciting is that our number 7 is about to be unleashed on a largely unexpected public.

I cannot wait

Offline PeterWithesShin

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1281 on: August 10, 2019, 04:24:02 AM »
Sky

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Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn says he laughed off links to Manchester United and that he is delighted to have signed a long-term deal with his current club.

Having helped Villa back to the top flight, McGinn was mentioned as a possible United target in the summer, with Sir
Alex Ferguson reportedly championing him.

However, McGinn was rewarded with a new five-year contract at Villa on Thursday ahead of Saturday's trip to Tottenham

And the Scotland international admitted he was baffled at the United speculation.

"I had a little chuckle at it to be honest," said McGinn. "I'm sure a lot of people did.

"It is up to me to go and prove it is justified. At that point, my whole mindset was on Villa and being successful here.

"I have still got so much left to learn and prove.

"In the environment here I am appreciated. I'm loved and respected by everyone - there is no better feeling. I still have to pinch myself driving in.

"I feel like one of the main players here but I still need to improve and get better.

"To have any speculation lingering about isn't what you want.

"I'm just glad to be settled and to focus on the next five years."

Villa signed 12 new players during pre-season in a spending spree of £130million, including new £22m record buy Wesley from Club Brugge.

Boss Dean Smith has revamped his squad and McGinn knows the jury is out regarding that strategy.

"I am not sure," he said. "There are a lot of new signings.

"A lot of boys have had to get their visas and stuff sorted, get used to the cuisine in Birmingham and the temperature. It took me seven months to get used to it.

"They are nice lads, no egos, I think that is important, with Villa being in the Premier League.

"Speaking to some of the experienced boys they all say Villa had a reputation for bad characters and big egos.

"I don't think we have that now.

"It is an important trait to have for a hard-working club. I think they have recruited well in that sense."

Offline dicedlam

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1282 on: August 10, 2019, 03:45:48 PM »
Great player, absolutely fantastic news that he's staying for many years, alongside Jack and Douglas.

"Phwaay!"

Offline Smirker

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1283 on: August 10, 2019, 05:44:57 PM »
Class.

Offline Smirker

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1284 on: August 10, 2019, 05:46:11 PM »
From a Spuds forum :

Worrying about John McGinn, I've seen it all now.

Maybe someone could put this up by his peg in the changing room....

I hope that guy feels daft now.

Online PaulWinch again

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1285 on: August 10, 2019, 05:52:18 PM »
Any debate about John’s level should be done now.

Offline wittonwarrior

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1286 on: August 10, 2019, 06:17:44 PM »
Shows how important he is to us

Offline Villa75

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1287 on: August 10, 2019, 06:28:46 PM »
A legend in the making. My type of player. Love him!

Offline taylorsworkrate

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1288 on: August 10, 2019, 06:30:11 PM »
The way he waited for the defender to commit himself to the slide, before taking the shot is a mark of an extremely good player.

Offline colin69

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Re: John McGinn - signed
« Reply #1289 on: August 10, 2019, 07:36:50 PM »
Class. He is the future of Aston Villa not Grealish.

 


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