Please cut out the John Mcginn sentiment.

[Hibs3-2]

Hes a club legend yes. But hes also opposition for our next tie.

We can love him again after the game but frankly during the game i hope Jeggo/Newell put him in the stand

[Hibbyradge]

There's no chance of cutting out the sentiment. He's a Hibs hero and we love him. He's one of my favourite ever Hibs players and he loved his time here.

I do hope Jeggo and Newell take care of him, though that's unlikely.

[joe breezy]

I hope he does for Villa what he did for Hibs in Europe - miss a penalty that means they go out

[NAE NOOKIE]

A guy who just got this club and gave 100% every time he pulled on it's jersey. Not just that but clearly a fine human being as well. I don't think I've ever been so disappointed to see a player leave Hibs as the day SJM signed for Villa, even though it was inevitable he would leave in the end, it didn't lessen my disappointment. But yeh, for two games he will be an opposition player trying his best to put my club out of Europe and I certainly wont be cheering him onto or off the park. But sentimental over SJM ..... how can you not be? ..... There will always be a part of him that belongs to Hibs.

[Johnny_Leith]

A modern day Scottish cup winner. I will give every one of they squad sentiment until the day I die.

[Daily Hibs]

Hes a club legend yes. But hes also opposition for our next tie. We can love him again after the game but frankly during the game i hope Jeggo/Newell put him in the standGreat post, some sense!As a club we should be trying to win the game, not celebrating the fact we sold McGinn to Villa and are now playing them which the clubs social media seems to be doing.Sentimentality holds us back.

[Libby Hibby]

I think it’s a balancing act.

We shouldn’t ignore the fact that SJM is a club legend but at the same time, he shouldn’t dominate the build up to both games.

I personally think it’s great that we will see him again, he absolutely should give him the best reception possible at ER and VP but get stuck into everyone of their players, SJM included during the 90 mins…as we all know, he’ll get stuck into us.

[neil7908]

I think the sentiment is also based on our chances of victory - we are massive, massive underdogs. They have spent over £50m on Diaby this summer. That's one player for more than ever transfer fee ever paid in our history. If this was a few years down the line and he was back in Scotland playing for say Aberdeen, I suspect fans views would shift slightly.

I also don't think fans being sentimental is a problem. The players won't give a ****, and that's the main thing.

[McHibby]

I think it’s a balancing act.

We shouldn’t ignore the fact that SJM is a club legend but at the same time, he shouldn’t dominate the build up to both games.

I personally think it’s great that we will see him again, he absolutely should give him the best reception possible at ER and VP but get stuck into everyone of their players, SJM included during the 90 mins…as we all know, he’ll get stuck into us.

This is pretty much how I feel. A very warm welcome back before the game, pelters during it, then resume love-in at FT.

[greenlex]

He’ll be getting it tight for around 180 mins the sentimental old ******* that I am. I’m sure he wouldn’t have it any other way.

[Forza Fred]

No chance.

He is one of the few Scottish Cup winners we have and repeatedly in interviews says only good things about Hibs.

When the whistle blows he is part of the opposition and naturally, I hope things don’t go his way, but he still deserves a friendly, warm welcome and respect.

[Onion]

No chance.

He is one of the few Scottish Cup winners we have and repeatedly in interviews says only good things about Hibs.

When the whistle blows he is part of the opposition and naturally, I hope things don’t go his way, but he still deserves a friendly, warm welcome and respect.

Yes, he does. Hibs Legend and on his way to becoming a Scotland Legend and fully deserves our respect and admiration. This is rare game where the occasion trumps the result.

[AgentDaleCooper]

Hes a club legend yes. But hes also opposition for our next tie.

We can love him again after the game but frankly during the game i hope Jeggo/Newell put him in the stand

Nah. Absolutely love that man unconditionally.

[matty_f]

Nah. Absolutely love that man unconditionally.

Correct answer.

[The Spaceman]

Favourite Hibs player ever, carried on through his Scotland heroics. He will be getting a warm reception from me, but also of course hope we send his lot crashing out of Europe.

[Since452]

I'll give him a cheer and a massive round of applause after we empty his team out of Europe.

[Tyler Durden]

Hes a club legend yes. But hes also opposition for our next tie.

We can love him again after the game but frankly during the game i hope Jeggo/Newell put him in the stand

Please cut out the John McGinn sentiment?

NAH.

[Shrekko]

I remember being pretty stunned when some of our other cup winners got booed by (some) Hibs fans - surely nobody is going to do that for SJM? You don't have to be 'sentimental' if you don't want to but booing that guy would be cringe of the century.

[SHODAN]

No.

[MWHIBBIES]

Legend but I hope Newell ****s all over him. I support Hibs, not mcginn.

[hibee-boys]

Respect the guy pre/post game - but will hope he has a mare for 180mins and Super Joe has him in his back pocket🤔😂

[GRA]

No chance.He is one of the few Scottish Cup winners we have and repeatedly in interviews says only good things about Hibs.When the whistle blows he is part of the opposition and naturally, I hope things don’t go his way, but he still deserves a friendly, warm welcome and respect. Exactly. A huge part of that cup winning side that will go down in Hibs history.During the game I hope our midfield turn them over and he has a stinker. But before the game I'm going to show him the love he deserves.

[Hibs3-2]

I remember being pretty stunned when some of our other cup winners got booed by (some) Hibs fans - surely nobody is going to do that for SJM? You don't have to be 'sentimental' if you don't want to but booing that guy would be cringe of the century.

I wont be booing him but ultimately i hope he has a horror game and there is no “we’ve got mcginn” renditions during the 90. Tragic if so

[One Day Soon]

Nah. Absolutely love that man unconditionally.Yup, this. He helped give me the best day so far - bar none - of my forty odd years of supporting Hibernian. Almost certainly the best day I ever will have of supporting this club. More than that he's a player with the kind of swash buckle that Hibs should be in my mind - and he's a top human being too. And he clearly has a huge affection for us. I'll be radiating love to him before and after the game and hoping that he has a very quiet 90 minutes in between.

[The Modfather]

He should be allowed to play a leg for each team, only fair. Potentially my all time favourite Hibs player.

[One Day Soon]

He should be allowed to play a leg for each team, only fair. Potentially my all time favourite Hibs player.That may genuinely be the cleverest idea related to football I've ever seen. I'd pay quite a lot for that to be allowed to happen.

[lugz]

I think it's a warm welcome during warm ups, wee standing ovation/applause if he takes a corner, same if he's subbed and that's it.

[jeffers]

Agree with other comments. A warm welcome before the game and similar at the end but in between he’s an opponent who will be doing his utmost to beat us.

[Nicho87]

Everyone knows we want hibs to win

McGinn is a hero

There will rightfully be sentiment but not over the 180 minutes

[Bobby's Cinema]

Do that really need to be said?I expect he will applaud the stands at one point or another during the game - potentially at K.O - and get a well deserved electric reception.That's about as far as it will go, adds a bit of interest to the game and keep a good atmosphere between both sets of fans.

[makaveli1875]

Hes a club legend yes. But hes also opposition for our next tie.

We can love him again after the game but frankly during the game i hope Jeggo/Newell put him in the stand

I just don't think you understand

[TheHibernator]

Great post, some sense!As a club we should be trying to win the game, not celebrating the fact we sold McGinn to Villa and are now playing them which the clubs social media seems to be doing.Sentimentality holds us back.

Not to mention we got completely shafted in the process, they still bang on about what a bargain he was!

[Pagan Hibernia]

Not to mention we got completely shafted in the process, they still bang on about what a bargain he was!At the time most of us were just delighted he didn’t go west

[Centre Hawf]

I remember being pretty stunned when some of our other cup winners got booed by (some) Hibs fans - surely nobody is going to do that for SJM? You don't have to be 'sentimental' if you don't want to but booing that guy would be cringe of the century.I remember some of the treatment Cummings got when he was at Dundee and I was mortified.

[flash]

Am looking forward to seeing all of Villa's multi million pound players but none more than SJM.
One of my favourite all time players both on and off the park.

[AgentDaleCooper]

I full heartedly hope that at some point, whether it's before, after or during the game, everyone in ER is singing the SJM song. The man deserves a glorious homecoming, and i don't think it would harm our chances of seeing him back at ER one day in hibs colours.

Also think we could kill him with kindness, in terms of his performance.

[Shrekko]

I full heartedly hope that at some point, whether it's before, after or during the game, everyone in ER is singing the SJM song. The man deserves a glorious homecoming, and i don't think it would harm our chances of seeing him back at ER one day in hibs colours.

Also think we could kill him with kindness, in terms of his performance.

Aye if folk are thinking that giving him it tight for 90 minutes will hamper his performance then they probably don't understand the mindset of players like him.

[The Green Sea]

Really looking forward to seeing him at ER once again. Just a shame it won’t be in a Hibs top. But he has outgrown us as a club and deserves a great reception which I think he’ll get. Respect is earned and he’s earned it in spades.

[Cat Stanton]

Hes a club legend yes. But hes also opposition for our next tie.

We can love him again after the game but frankly during the game i hope Jeggo/Newell put him in the stand

Don't tell me what to do. I love him and I want his babies.

[Brooster]

I think it's a warm welcome during warm ups, wee standing ovation/applause if he takes a corner, same if he's subbed and that's it.

Great idea, why don't we applaud and cheer on every opposing player? I go to see Hibs winning, not encourage our opponents.

[bordergreen]

I remember being pretty stunned when some of our other cup winners got booed by (some) Hibs fans - surely nobody is going to do that for SJM? You don't have to be 'sentimental' if you don't want to but booing that guy would be cringe of the century.

Booing would be absolutely wrong. Don’t think anyone is suggesting that. Loved his time at Hibs, good guy, but he is playing against Hibs.

[Hibbyradge]

Great idea, why don't we applaud and cheer on every opposing player? I go to see Hibs winning, not encourage our opponents.

Applause for McGinn isn't encouraging him.

[Glory Lurker]

I'm just going to cry. Everyone else can do what they want.

[DroitwichHibs]

There are eleven (plus) players more deserving of our support in these two matches than SJM. Applaud him during warm up, bit he is trying to beat us. GGTTH

[The Harp Awakes]

He was a big hero for us, but how would we feel if he was returning to Easter Road playing for Celtic, or god forbid the Rangers? He wouldn't be as much of a hero I reckon.

Win lose or draw I will clap him off the pitch. A special player who loves our club to bits. The game will be very special for John. Might be a wise decision for Villa to use him sparingly over the 2 legs.

[Bridge hibs]

Im just going to follow a current trend and stand waving my cardboard sign asking “John can I have your top” and shorts, socks and pants

[Heisenberg]

Great idea, why don't we applaud and cheer on every opposing player? I go to see Hibs winning, not encourage our opponents.

Because not every other opposing player is a Scottish cup winning Hibernian legend?

[theonlywayisup]

First bad tackle and he's a "dirty English *******" until the end of the game.

[B.H.F.C]

Great idea, why don't we applaud and cheer on every opposing player? I go to see Hibs winning, not encourage our opponents.

Off the top off my head, Keatings, Bartley, Fyvie and Fontaine have all come back to ER and received applause at varying stages of the game. As they should.

Think there is potential for the reception McGinn gets to be a bit OTT though. Before/after the game he should absolutely get a good reception but once the whistle goes that should be it.

[Trinity Hibee]

Fans will, rightly in my opinion, show a lot of love to SJM before and after the game. I really don’t see our fans cheering him during the game so don’t think anyone needs to worry about that.

SJM will be a legend at our club forever for the cup win but also the 110% effort he put in every week. Don’t see why people shouldn’t let him know he is still loved by all at ER.

[DickieDastardly]

He’ll rightly get a great reception pre and probably post match, but I doubt it will continue through the game. Remember the type of player he is, he’ll be flying into 50/50 challenges - and loving it; our fans won’t be cheering that they’ll be roaring encouragement to the Hibs players.

[HIBS NUTS]

I will show my appreciation to a great hibs player, and a great guy, when at easter road, he was always available to the fans for photoes, and often stayed and chatted, just when we needed a bit extra, he drove us forward in 2016, to win the cup.
Since leaving, he has promoted our club, to all the aston villa fans many times, saying his greatest moment in football was our cup win.
However during both 90 minutes i will be supporting hibs not John.
I have no problem signing his name multiple times before and after both games, in a drunken stupor.

[Allant1981]

Cracking player for us no doubt but personally won't be cheering him at all, no issues with others who want to give him a clap

[Steve20]

Scottish Cup winning hero and one of my favourite all time Hibs players.

No cutting out the sentiment. I'll applaud Super John McGinn.

Then hope he loses the game.

[Up-the-slope]

A player who I loved to watch - he has given his all whether for St Mirren / Hibs / Villa / Scotland.Im not sure He has as much affinity with us as we have with him... and thats not a criticism, but because his character and personality is such that he will never be half hearted and will fight for team & team mates where ever he plays.Very glad he did not leave to INFIRM and I think that helps his status.He won't be wearing the Green & White (or Purple) in these games so no support from me.Hope he has a mare in games against us (gets booked early so he cant be himself) and gets Megged by Joe..And also hope he is brilliant when Autumn Scotland matches come around

[Jim44]

:tin hat::tin hat::tin hat: Our aim is to win and get through to the next round. Forget the McGinn love-in …….. wouldn’t it be a real pity if he gets injured this weekend and misses two or three important games.

[Nutmegged]

F McGinn, he's here to beat us, he'll get the same treatment as anyone else, after the tie he can be SJM again.

[hibee-boys]

Do we think he’d do a ‘Denis Law’ and not celebrate scoring a goal🤔

[JohnM1875]

Do we think he’d do a ‘Denis Law’ and not celebrate scoring a goal🤔

Aye, think so. No chance he's celebrating if he scores against us in my opinion.

[Clarence]

I’m going to have meatballs for ma tea that night.

[bod]

I hope he doesn’t play

[Daily Hibs]

:tin hat::tin hat::tin hat: Our aim is to win and get through to the next round. Forget the McGinn love-in …….. wouldn’t it be a real pity if he gets injured this weekend and misses two or three important games.
Thats a good point.

I actually think faswould be more disappointed if he got injured and didn't play than if he was playing with is mad.

As a club we shouldn't be selling ourselves short and we should be showing ambition by trying to get through with all the riches that come with it!

[Glory Lurker]

I hope he doesn’t play

I'd be gutted if he didn't. Want his team to be dumped right on their backsides, but can't wait to see him at ER again. I was hoping he might have done a half time at the HSF game last year but it was holiday time for players.

[Onion]

Only got my ticket to see SJM.

Be disappointed if all I get is Hibs plus a bunch of no-mark Villa players. :greengrin

[Onceinawhile]

Hope he gets a great ovation when hes subbed off on 60 minutes cause were 4-0 up.

[Wakeyhibee]

One of the best I've seen at ER. Hope he gets a great reception (sure he will), has a stinker of a game and the return, gets a great reception at the end and goes on to have a great season for Villa & Scotland afterwards

Hibs first for me