Popular Post StanBalaban Posted November 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2022 I wasn't particularly chuffed when I saw his name on the teamsheet, but Unai knows what he needs in his team. There's no "mates" like with the last guy. If John McGinn is picked by Emery, then that's good enough for me. Today, he played a big part in us getting that win. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted November 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2022 Best game he's had in probably a year... Fair play I think the trick is actually knowing how to utilise him. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 It’s where you’re playing him, he’s not a bad player but could be bad if used in a two or 3 without protection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 he had a good game today. credit where it's due. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Fair play to meatball, good to see him play well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Hope today gave him a massive confidence boost. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Glad he put in a good performance today, for his sake as much as ours. Perhaps another player who will benefit immensely from playing in a position that they're actually suited to? But we'll have to see how it goes, as he's been terrible for a long time prior to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Fair play to him. Emery knows how to use him properly at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I only listened on the radio today, was he captain or did Emi keep it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Delphinho123 Posted November 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2022 Got the biggest chant of all from the away end when he came to the fans at the end of the match. The fans will always have a soft spot for McGinn. He should never have been made captain and did not deserve to start the amount of matches he did under Gerrard. Used properly, he can be an asset to the squad but I wouldn’t be at all surprised if he moved in the next couple of windows. Played well enough today. Especially the last half hour where he did a lot to relieve pressure and really got stuck in. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Shut a lot of people up today and was great all around. Glad to see he's figuring out Emeryball. Can't wait to see him playing for us after the WC break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubliner Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Delighted for him. I'm happy to hold my hands up and say I thought his days with us were numbered when Emery got the job. He'll play a big role if he keeps playing like that. Perhaps a lesson to us all to not write off any of the current squad until they've had a chance to work with and play for a top manager after a year of playing for a clueless one (Coutinho immediately springs to mind). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 He’s a Premier league quality player, no doubt about that. What he isn’t is the focal point and guaranteed started for a team with aspirations of Europe. Gerrard put a ridiculous amount of pressure on him and it clearly affected his game. It’s ironic he took the captaincy of Mings so he could focus on his game but gave it to McGinn and it badly effected his. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 McGinn certainly was much improved against Brighton. It just shows how better managers can set teams up in terms of strategy and formations. Let's be honest this thread has two seasons worth of opinions from many about his lack of quality and perhaps he can improve and find consistency under Unai Emery's management. One thing is for sure though is that he is under pressure now with competition for the midfield places. I like McGinn and contrary to what some think I do not have any dislike for him; I just merely want the best for Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 On 13/11/2022 at 21:03, sharkyvilla said: I only listened on the radio today, was he captain or did Emi keep it? McGinn was captain yeah. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJM Posted November 15, 2022 Visiting Supporter Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) If used right, he'll come good - he's been genuinely sublime for Scotland against the likes of Ukraine and Denmark, who are as good as anyone in the bottom half of the Premier League. That said, he certainly has a bit of a belly on him these days, more so than anyone should have playing at that level. Edited November 15, 2022 by SJM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 5 hours ago, SJM said: If used right, he'll come good - he's been genuinely sublime for Scotland against the likes of Ukraine and Denmark, who are as good as anyone in the bottom half of the Premier League. That said, he certainly has a bit of a belly on him these days, more so than anyone should have playing at that level. Sublime? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Geninely over the moon for the guy. Do I think he is good enough to take us to where we need to go? Not at all. But his performance against Brighton convinced me he can be a proper squad man with the right coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I think a best case scenario would be exactly that. Used all over the pitch and rediscovers the graft and getting stuck in. He looked so devoid of confidence towards the end of the Gerrard reign that he even lost his arse powers. So gaining us some valuable points through whatever means necessary and hopefully one more screamer for good ole times before moving on. Unai I think has identified the obvious that he doesn't have the composure or passing in the middle of the park but for games where you need to graft away, he can do somewhat of a job as an outside mid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoobs Posted November 16, 2022 Visiting Supporter Share Posted November 16, 2022 Another stunning international goal from SJM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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