Paul McGinn

[HibeeHibernian4]

Thought he had a very good game under the radar yesterday. Made the tackle and pass to Allan that set up the second, and generally didn’t put a foot wrong all afternoon.

[The Spaceman]

Whole defence was solid. Do like Paul McGinn - gets the job done and will do a job for us this season. Can't see him providing any spectaculars, but a good, solid pro.

[CentreLine]

Like him a lot. He is no Martin Boyle but covers the ground and can cross a ball too. Makes tackles and is decent in the air defensively. My only caution would be that he loves to get forward and might leave gaps at the back.

[Eyrie]

McGinn is a better option than McGregor or Porteous for the right side of the three because he's more comfortable on the ball, which may be because he's normally a full back.

[nonshinyfinish]

McGinn is a better option than McGregor or Porteous for the right side of the three because he's more comfortable on the ball, which may be because he's normally a full back.

Also means it's easy to shift to a back four without making a substitution.

[Billy Whizz]

He’s a good addition to the squad

[B.H.F.C]

Had a good game. Showed the benefit of having him yesterday when we were able to switch from a back three to a back four without any hassle.

[hibbysam]

Said it before, you can’t build a whole squad on nailed on starters. Boys like McGinn are imperative. Probably fairly cheap, versatile, solid if unspectacular, but will very rarely let you down. No surprise that we were extremely solid yesterday, the height, presence and aggression in our defending was clear to see. McGinn, Doig, Hanlon, Porteous, Gogic are all big lads.

[CapitalGreen]

Pretty solid defensively but didn’t add much in an attacking sense when we moved to a back 4 midway through the 1st half. In modern football, full backs should really be adding some extra attacking threat from the wide areas.

[King Cosell]

Pretty solid defensively but didn’t add much in an attacking sense when we moved to a back 4 midway through the 1st half. In modern football, full backs should really be adding some extra attacking threat from the wide areas.

We'll need to be solid and right up for a battle against Livi. Last visit there was awful. I'd shake thing up:

4-1-4-1

Marciano

McGinn
Porteous
Hanlon
Stevenson

Gogic

Boyle
Newell
Hallberg
Horgan

Doige

[hibeejeebies]

Thought he had a very good game under the radar yesterday. Made the tackle and pass to Allan that set up the second, and generally didn’t put a foot wrong all afternoon.

Agree, solid again yesterday and very reliable since he joined.

[BoomtownHibees]

Pretty solid defensively but didn’t add much in an attacking sense when we moved to a back 4 midway through the 1st half. In modern football, full backs should really be adding some extra attacking threat from the wide areas.

Maybe he was asked not to get forward

[Partyraiser]

Pretty solid defensively but didn’t add much in an attacking sense when we moved to a back 4 midway through the 1st half. In modern football, full backs should really be adding some extra attacking threat from the wide areas.

I thought this change affected the attacking threat of the whole team, not just McGinn!

[Tambo]

I was happy with Mcginns performances last season and happy that he got good reviews yesterday, versatile player.

[Smartie]

I like him, he’ll be worth his weight in gold this season.

Good attitude, versatile and you know you’ll get a decent shift out of him wherever you play him. Probably not on one of our highest wages either.

He’s only had the one bad game for us, on a night when the whole team was terrible.

[Hibiza]

A great pro , versatile , what we need is a specialist : Stephen O' Donnell.

[Diclonius]

Lewis Stevenson as a right back.

[Billy Whizz]

Lewis Stevenson as a right back.

Played there in Malmo

[Mibbes Aye]

Pretty solid defensively but didn’t add much in an attacking sense when we moved to a back 4 midway through the 1st half. In modern football, full backs should really be adding some extra attacking threat from the wide areas.

We probably need to allow some time for the new faces to merge with the others and get the right understanding of what JR wants.

Football teams go through phases of stability and fluctuation. I would like to think we are on a trajectory that takes us to stability but we will need a wee while yet.

[Since452]

Thought he had a very good game under the radar yesterday. Made the tackle and pass to Allan that set up the second, and generally didn’t put a foot wrong all afternoon.

Unsurprising. Guy is a guaranteed 7 minimum every week

[jacomo]

Thought he had a very good game under the radar yesterday. Made the tackle and pass to Allan that set up the second, and generally didn’t put a foot wrong all afternoon.


Under the radar is his MO. The antithesis of an eye-catching player, but a dependable and useful one.

[The 90+2]

Unsurprising. Guy is a guaranteed 7 minimum every week

For St Mirren probably. For a top three/four? David Murphy was a 7 minimum every week or Whittaker. McGinn is solid and won’t be lower than than 5 ever unless he gets roasted off Forrest or Kent.

[hibbysam]

For St Mirren probably. For a top three/four? David Murphy was a 7 minimum every week or Whittaker. McGinn is solid and won’t be lower than than 5 ever unless he gets roasted off Forrest or Kent.

Murphy was 8s and 9s majority of his time at hibs. Class act. Extremely unfair to then compare him to a versatile, utility player who will step in when required and do a job. McGinn does the simple things well, and makes very little mistakes, 7 for me most weeks. There’s not many full backs in the league that come out on top against those two mentioned. Andy Considine has played 500 games for Aberdeen and is a mainstay at full back for the serial 3rd placers, he’s hardly a prime Murphy or Whittaker.

[Since452]

Murphy was 8s and 9s majority of his time at hibs. Class act. Extremely unfair to then compare him to a versatile, utility player who will step in when required and do a job. McGinn does the simple things well, and makes very little mistakes, 7 for me most weeks. There’s not many full backs in the league that come out on top against those two mentioned. Andy Considine has played 500 games for Aberdeen and is a mainstay at full back for the serial 3rd placers, he’s hardly a prime Murphy or Whittaker.

Yeah Murphy was a bit special. Unfair to McGinn to compare him. McGinn is as solid as anyone in the league currently.

[Mibbes Aye]

For St Mirren probably. For a top three/four? David Murphy was a 7 minimum every week or Whittaker. McGinn is solid and won’t be lower than than 5 ever unless he gets roasted off Forrest or Kent.

Football is funny. When we had David Van Zanten he generally showed up very well against Aidan McGeady and Andy Driver in games, and they were probably considered amongst the best wingers in the SPFL at the time.

Also keeps a nice St Mirren theme going :greengrin

[bigwheel]

Football is funny. When we had David Van Zanten he generally showed up very well against Aidan McGeady and Andy Driver in games, and they were probably considered amongst the best wingers in the SPFL at the time.

Also keeps a nice St Mirren theme going :greengrin

I can barely recall Van Zanten having a good game for us - yet against us he always looked international class ! :)

[The 90+2]

Murphy was 8s and 9s majority of his time at hibs. Class act. Extremely unfair to then compare him to a versatile, utility player who will step in when required and do a job. McGinn does the simple things well, and makes very little mistakes, 7 for me most weeks. There’s not many full backs in the league that come out on top against those two mentioned. Andy Considine has played 500 games for Aberdeen and is a mainstay at full back for the serial 3rd placers, he’s hardly a prime Murphy or Whittaker.

That’s why I said Murphy was a 7 minimum every week. There’s no comparison as McGinn certainly isn’t at that level to be 7 every week minimum.

[The 90+2]

Football is funny. When we had David Van Zanten he generally showed up very well against Aidan McGeady and Andy Driver in games, and they were probably considered amongst the best wingers in the SPFL at the time.

Also keeps a nice St Mirren theme going :greengrin

True. It’s when he had an easier time down the flanks he was generally rotten.

[jonny]

We'll need to be solid and right up for a battle against Livi. Last visit there was awful. I'd shake thing up:

4-1-4-1

Marciano

McGinn
Porteous
Hanlon
Stevenson

Gogic

Boyle
Newell
Hallberg
Horgan

Doige

I'd prefer sticking with 2 up front bud. I'd be surprised if we didn't start with 352, seems to be JR's preferred formation.
I know Livi is a horrible place to go but I think we'll have enough to beat them this time.

And to stay on topic I think McGinn has been a very good signing for us, as other posters have mentioned he's a good steady pro who does his job reliably. I think he'll start most games this season.

[McD]

McGinn is a good steady eddie type, a solid dependable player who contributes to the overall stability and play of the team.


He reminds a bit of Gary Smith - not an eye popping signing, but a guy who is versatile, committed, professional, and a player who will quietly get on with doing his business reliably

[Mibbes Aye]

True. It’s when he had an easier time down the flanks he was generally rotten.

More importantly, he had a pretty cool name, US rock star-style like Eddie Van Halen.

There should probably be a thread identifying what former Hibs players’ names might have meant as an alternative career.

Yannick Zambernardi suggests very expensive suits or designer knitted sweaters, as an example.

[HoboHarry]

More importantly, he had a pretty cool name, US rock star-style like Eddie Van Halen.

There should probably be a thread identifying what former Hibs players’ names might have meant as an alternative career.

Yannick Zambernardi suggests very expensive suits or designer knitted sweaters, as an example.
I always imagined CWG having the exclusive rights to those...... :greengrin

[Since452]

Said he was a solid 7 every week. Another good game today. Mr consistent.

[Northernhibee]

I've always thought we'll really suffer when Lewis Stevenson retires as you'll never find another defender who can consistently put in his level of work rate and 7/10 performances. Now we've got a season where Josh Doig looks really good and Paul McGinn really stakes his place to be amongst the first names on the team sheet.

Jack Ross clearly likes hard working players with a bit of skill about them - McGinn, Nisbet, Doidge, Gogic, Wright, Boyle and Newell have all either been signed by Ross or have benefited from lots of time on the pitch under him and their work ethic is a big part of their games.

I'm excited for the season or two ahead being frank, it's my sort of Hibs team.

[Northernhibee]

Excellent again. Brilliant signing.

[sean04]

Solid 7/10 again. No mistakes, defends properly. Excellent

[hibee_girl]

He was excellent again today.

Was surprised he was able to carry on after the head knock but as my Grandad text me at half time 'all we've learnt is that Paul McGinn has a hard head' :greengrin

[Unseen work]

I think the whole solid performance, 7/10 Every week chat for him is actually a bit insulting.

Thought he was brilliant again tonight, some big tackles/headers and really comfortable on the ball.

If he wasn’t called McGinn or signed from St Mirren he would be getting a lot more praise.

[lucky]

I think the whole solid performance, 7/10 Every week chat for him is actually a bit insulting.

Thought he was brilliant again tonight, some big tackles/headers and really comfortable on the ball.

If he wasn’t called McGinn or signed from St Mirren he would be getting a lot more praise.

Not sure being regarded as a solid performer every week is insulting regardless of his name or former club.

[B.H.F.C]

He’s been excellent in all three games. It’s because we have him that we were able to switch from a 4 to a 3 so easily as well.

[Squealing pig]

2nd behind Doig as my MOTM

[neil7908]

I think the whole solid performance, 7/10 Every week chat for him is actually a bit insulting.

Thought he was brilliant again tonight, some big tackles/headers and really comfortable on the ball.

If he wasn’t called McGinn or signed from St Mirren he would be getting a lot more praise.

Agreed. I wasn't particularly enthused when he joined but been very impressed in the last few games.

[chasitup]

I thought he was outstanding tonight.

[Bronson]

I really like him, solid game again tonight. I was massively underwhelmed when we signed him but i’ll admit to having egg on my face, he’s so reliable and gives us great flexibility switching from a 4 to a 3 at the back throughout the game.

[RyeSloan]

I really like him, solid game again tonight. I was massively underwhelmed when we signed him but i’ll admit to having egg on my face, he’s so reliable and gives us great flexibility switching from a 4 to a 3 at the back throughout the game.

Yeah he made it to ‘he might do a job for a few games before we get the chance to get a proper signing’ level on my estimation meter when he arrived but pretty much from his first game he has shown he was well above that.

Another excellent performance tonight [emoji736][emoji736]

[zitelli62]

After the head knock I'm sure the physio said to him his name was john.

[Pretty Boy]

He's going to be one of those guys who is a bit of an unsung hero. The players will love him and fans will appreciate him without ever really hero worshipping him.

Gets on with his job and is good at it. He also seems to have the same heart as his brother. A proper battler.

[LancsHibs]

Excellent today. We look defensively pretty solid. Only worry is strength in depth when we need cover. Can under a lot of pressure tonight especially last 20 mins and all stood up well. Well done PM and co👍

[Hibee Mac]

How he got up from that head knock and carried on for the rest of the game unaffected is beyond me. Rock solid and showed some great composure and skill throughout.

He's a very important piece of the puzzle Jack is creating here.

[A Hi-Bee]

2nd behind Doig as my MOTM

Good solid display as he does most weeks.

[tonyrougier123]

Jack ross man!!💚💚💚

We look very organised,if we were willing to throw some money at this it could be a special season.

Mcginn has slotted in superbly

[Bobby's Cinema]

Great performance tonight.

Think he is a better player than I have gave him credit for up to now.

[Since452]

Said last season he'll prove to be a very good signing. Very consistent player anyway and coming to Hibs will only improve him

[calumhibee1]

Murphy was 8s and 9s majority of his time at hibs. Class act. Extremely unfair to then compare him to a versatile, utility player who will step in when required and do a job. McGinn does the simple things well, and makes very little mistakes, 7 for me most weeks. There’s not many full backs in the league that come out on top against those two mentioned. Andy Considine has played 500 games for Aberdeen and is a mainstay at full back for the serial 3rd placers, he’s hardly a prime Murphy or Whittaker.

:agree:

Murphy was ridiculous. One of the best players on the pitch more often than not.

McGinn is a very good option imo. Will nearly always win his individual battle.

[The Harp]

How he got up from that head knock and carried on for the rest of the game unaffected is beyond me. Rock solid and showed some great composure and skill throughout.

He's a very important piece of the puzzle Jack is creating here..

Totally agree with you HM. Most players after being clattered like that wouldn't have carried on.
Hope he's enjoying life at Hibs. Great signing.

[BoomtownHibees]

Better than “7/10” last night

[Dmas]

Think McGinns being appreciated more and more each game playing really well just now as is the rest of the defence.

Just saw the challenge on him again on twitter and he’s lucky he escaped a serious injury there that guy had absolutely no chance of winning that ball how the ref didn’t see that as a red is frightening

[jingler1954]

Think McGinns being appreciated more and more each game playing really well just now as is the rest of the defence.

Just saw the challenge on him again on twitter and he’s lucky he escaped a serious injury there that guy had absolutely no chance of winning that ball how the ref didn’t see that as a red is frightening
Andy Whatsisface on Sky saying Robson was fully committed to the challenge, no mention of how bad a challenge it was. If that was the other way around,he would be calling for a red all day long. I don’t think he has a good word to say about Hibs!
PS. Outstanding again McGinn and Doig.

[The Spaceman]

A class act and one of the first names on the team sheet.

I think Paul will always be compared (unfairly, as totally different types of players and positions) with our much beloved John McGinn. Paul McGinn has been very solid since he arrived and was immense last night.

Like the look of our defence this season - Gogic gives them much needed relief as well.

[The Harp Awakes]

Paul has always looked a solid, reliable full back but last night he showed he's also a talented footballer. One of the first names on the team sheet now.

A successful team needs 2 solid full backs, and with Doig also impressing things are looking very positive, albeit it is very early days.

[hibeejeebies]

Think McGinns being appreciated more and more each game playing really well just now as is the rest of the defence.

Just saw the challenge on him again on twitter and he’s lucky he escaped a serious injury there that guy had absolutely no chance of winning that ball how the ref didn’t see that as a red is frightening

Agree, extremely late and reckless, very poor challenge indeed.

Paul McGinn showed tremendous resilience to get up and go on to turn in another fine performance.

[hibeerealist]

Agree, McGinn was superb last night as was Doig.

[HendoDelivered]

Class act.