John McGinn - find of the season: Aston Villa fans rave about ex-Hibs favourite

Aston Villa supporters are once again raving about Scotland international midfielder John McGinn, after the former Hibs fans' favourite scored a goal and registered an assist in a 3-0 win over Derby County.
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McGinn, who was signed for Villa by former manager Steve Bruce, has become a big hit with the Villa faithful after a series of barnstorming performances in the middle of the park.

The 24-year-old has played 16 times for Villa, scoring twice and adding four assists, since his switch from Hibs in August.

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He could have netted a hat-trick against the Rams, seeing one effort flash just wide of the post and another deflected out for a corner.

Fans of the English Championship side have been extolling his virtues on social media.

Paul Murray said: “I was on holiday in Mexico two months ago, usual stuff - Villa shirt on beach. Two days later, a Scottish bloke in his 70s is standing over me and says: “Villa man, you’ve got yourselves one hell of a player.” He was a Hibs fan, raving about John McGinn. He was right wasn’t he!”

Josh Duffy added: “I feel like Hibs are going to ring the police soon. John McGinn deal was an absolute steal. What a player this guy is.”

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Jetskisnape kept it short and sweet: “John McGinn is the Scottish Kanté.”

John McGinn has established himself as a firm favourite with the Aston Villa fans. Picture: Getty ImagesJohn McGinn has established himself as a firm favourite with the Aston Villa fans. Picture: Getty Images
John McGinn has established himself as a firm favourite with the Aston Villa fans. Picture: Getty Images

Craig Steadman wrote: “The best thing Steve Bruce did for our club was to sign John McGinn. What a player, unbelievable engine. Hope we can kick on now, playing great football. I look forward to watching Villa now.”

Tim Pateman reckoned: “John McGinn - find of the season. £2.5 million, thank you very much @HibernianFC. Times 10 seasons to follow at Villa.”

Andy Balmforth said: “Outstanding performance against one of the form teams. I’m loving John McGinn’s performances so far. We have another cult hero in the making with this lad.”

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Someone going by the name of Leif admitted: “When Steve Bruce said John McGinn was going to be a fan favourite, I was not expecting this.”

Phil Shepherd had an idea: “I reckon we should give Hibs like, £4m or £5m as a gesture of gratitude for John McGinn. It’s actually ridiculous that we got him for so cheap.”

Scott added: “Steve Bruce quite by accident signed the perfect player in John McGinn for Dean Smith’s style of play. Can see why Hibs fans adored him, has everything that a fan and a manager love in a player.”

Aston Villa Updates had high hopes for the Scotland international: “As for John McGinn .. he has got to be bargain of the century at £2.5 million. What a player! He will play in the Premier League 1000%.”

Jake Varnish tweeted: “£2.5 mil for John McGinn. Steal.”

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Stevo agreedL “In this day and age, £2.5m for John McGinn is absolute daylight robbery.”

Dan Todd wanted to know: “How did Hibs let Villa get away with that decimal point on the cheque when we paid £2.5m for John McGinn?”

Chris Harvey echoed Aston Villa Updates, writing: “John McGinn has to be bargain of the year across the English leagues that includes the Premier League.“