Former Hibs’ star John McGinn produced a five star performance to help Aston Villa to their second successive victory in the English Championship on Saturday.
McGinn signed for Villa last Wednesday and was immediately selected for the home game against Wigan.
He had a dream start and created the opening goal from James Chester with a superb free kick and earned the appreciation of the fans by chasing lost causes and blocking Wigan from playing out from the back.
The Scotland international later played a part in Villa’s other two goals as they came from behind to win 3-2 and supporters took to social media to praise his contribution.
His set pieces throughout were impressive and he demonstrated his strength in the tackle and endless energy.
After the game Steve Bruce said: “I’d hve loved to have signed John McGinn six weeks ago but couldn’t.
“It’s a smashing debut – he’s going to be a crowd favourite.
“You can understand why. He’s got that bit of something about him when he tackles, it means something to him.
“He’s strong, powerfully built, a fierce competitor and we’re delighted we’ve been able to get him over the line.
“He produced a free-kick, it’s what he’s got in the locker. He gives us a nice balance, he lets Grealish go and do what he has to do.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
