cyrusr Posted August 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, MrBlack said: Secret target that is actually what Grealish is upset about us missing, and may be a big reason for his moving even after his "my club..." spiel. Irony probably lost on him that the reason we didn't get Europe was due to his own injury. On McGinn, he is so likeable and a great player to have around the squad. If he is in a good place for his fitness I think he has the attributes to be a key player for us. Sure he'll benefit from having a few more options to play the ball to. I think the whole team will really benefit from having multiple options moving the ball in front of them. The team is definitely better than last season with or without Grealish so I suspect the push for Europe will be made. McGinn is defiantly going to be one of those that will hopefully step up after a couple of decent seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I have a feeling Super John McGinn is going to be a machine this year! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allani Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I have a feeling Super John McGinn is going to be a machine this year! A washing machine? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Just to say he was excellent in midfield today and was the best of our starting players along with Ings. Looks fitter than he has since his injury and played some lovely forward passes too. I wouldn't be surprised to see him more advanced if we do indeed sign a a new DM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GENTLEMAN Posted August 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) Love the way he is always putting the club over. No ego with this guy. Edited August 8, 2021 by GENTLEMAN 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KMitch Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 5 hours ago, GENTLEMAN said: Love the way he is always putting the club over. No ego with this guy. I started following football/been a Villa supporter since 2006 and McGinn is right up there with Laursen and Milner as one of my all time favorite Villans. Love his attitude, work rate, and intelligence on the pitch. I thought he was back to his best in the match today. I don't think 4231 plays to his strengths, but he'll excel in a 433 or 442 for us this season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 This is going to be his year, with us likely finally playing Smith's 433. Repeat of 18/19 on the cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 He's going to have to get on his fitness levels. Didn't he say he doesn't keep on top of it all to good. When your team is striving to reach the next level you just have to go that extra length for them. If Mcginn can keep himself really fit them yeah he can be the main man I reckon. I always noticed when Jack were out, Mcginn stepped up and he was more than just noticed, he seemed to boss games and be everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kiwivillan Posted August 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Dave-R said: He's going to have to get on his fitness levels. Didn't he say he doesn't keep on top of it all to good. When your team is striving to reach the next level you just have to go that extra length for them. If Mcginn can keep himself really fit them yeah he can be the main man I reckon. I always noticed when Jack were out, Mcginn stepped up and he was more than just noticed, he seemed to boss games and be everywhere. McGinn returned to training with Villa ahead of the Premier League kicking off next week and he admits he’s had to work hard over the summer. He added: “Everyone’s aware that if I have six weeks off I can go a wee bit chunky. “So this summer was a wee bit different for me, one of my friends is a trainer so he came on holiday with me and I just tried to stay as fit as I could. “I know it was key for me to rest after a lot of games in a short space of time but I managed to come back in good shape and probably feel as good as I have done in the past couple of years, so hopefully I can bring that into the games.” https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/john-mcginn-details-austin-macphee-21232533 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 6 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: McGinn returned to training with Villa ahead of the Premier League kicking off next week and he admits he’s had to work hard over the summer. He added: “Everyone’s aware that if I have six weeks off I can go a wee bit chunky. “So this summer was a wee bit different for me, one of my friends is a trainer so he came on holiday with me and I just tried to stay as fit as I could. “I know it was key for me to rest after a lot of games in a short space of time but I managed to come back in good shape and probably feel as good as I have done in the past couple of years, so hopefully I can bring that into the games.” https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/john-mcginn-details-austin-macphee-21232533 Thanks for that, it's nice to know he's working and worked on himself.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 7 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: McGinn returned to training with Villa ahead of the Premier League kicking off next week and he admits he’s had to work hard over the summer. He added: “Everyone’s aware that if I have six weeks off I can go a wee bit chunky. “So this summer was a wee bit different for me, one of my friends is a trainer so he came on holiday with me and I just tried to stay as fit as I could. “I know it was key for me to rest after a lot of games in a short space of time but I managed to come back in good shape and probably feel as good as I have done in the past couple of years, so hopefully I can bring that into the games.” https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/john-mcginn-details-austin-macphee-21232533 I watched that interview and decided it wasn't the real McGinn. No mention of 'cheps'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 11 hours ago, KMitch said: I started following football/been a Villa supporter since 2006 and McGinn is right up there with Laursen and Milner as one of my all time favorite Villans. Love his attitude, work rate, and intelligence on the pitch. I thought he was back to his best in the match today. I don't think 4231 plays to his strengths, but he'll excel in a 433 or 442 for us this season. The big differentiator there is the level of professionalism when it comes to looking after yourself - but as we saw in the interview, it looks like he's aware of it and hopefully we'll see a better approach from him there. He's a very likable chap, all in all, but I'm always wary of the joker/banter-y types. Of the current lot right now, I think Mings is the player I hold in highest regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanpabloangel18 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 11 hours ago, Jas10 said: Big season for McGinn. While I do love him, he gives the ball away far too frequently with wayward passes and his shooting boots have been missing for well over a year. If I were Deano I'd be telling him to keep it simple, we can't afford to gift opponents possession several times a match. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Dave-R said: Thanks for that, it's nice to know he's working and worked on himself.. Shame it's taken him until he's 26 to realise it! Big big season for him he needs to be more consistent, if DS plays a 4231 it won't do him any favours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Always decent in my book. Can he step up to be star of the show ? Be great to see ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicVillan Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 He's on Talk Sport shortly talking about life after he who must not be named Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I like McGinn as a player and a personality, but I think he'll be the first to admit that his physical conditioning hasn't been nearly professional enough. He's said as much recently with his admission that he can get "chunky" after a break, and his efforts this summer with a friend who is a fitness coach is to his credit. I think that now Jack is no longer with us some of the jokey atmosphere of which he and JM were part of will diminish, to be replaced by a realisation that there will be very keen competition for first team places this season which will take maximum effort. An 80% fit McGinn will not be a starter going forward, so it's up to him to be as close to 100% as he possibly can be. He needs to step up this season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, villabromsgrove said: I like McGinn as a player and a personality, but I think he'll be the first to admit that his physical conditioning hasn't been nearly professional enough. He's said as much recently with his admission that he can get "chunky" after a break, and his efforts this summer with a friend who is a fitness coach is to his credit. I think that now Jack is no longer with us some of the jokey atmosphere of which he and JM were part of will diminish, to be replaced by a realisation that there will be very keen competition for first team places this season which will take maximum effort. An 80% fit McGinn will not be a starter going forward, so it's up to him to be as close to 100% as he possibly can be. He needs to step up this season. If he improved his physique and athleticism can you image how good he could be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 31 minutes ago, CosmicVillan said: He's on Talk Sport shortly talking about life after he who must not be named Has he been on yet? What did he say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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