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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F03%2Fdean-smith.jpg "Dean Smith in charge of Aston Villa on January 19, 2019")
Two-goal McGinn epitomises what Villa are about - Smith
McGinn scored two goals in eight minutes to sink Forest.Mar 13, 22:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F11%2Fnotavl.jpg "Aston Villa's Kortney Hause celebrates scoring their third goal against Nottingham Forest as stewards apprehend a fan on March 13, 2019")
McGinn at the double as Villa sink Forest
The midfielder struck twice as his side won 3-1 at the City Ground.Mar 13, 21:50
Preview:Birmingham vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole brings you the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Aston Villa's trip to Birmingham City in the Championship.Mar 8, 12:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F10%2Fdedryck-boyata.jpg "Dedryck Boyata pictured playing for Celtic in December 2018")
Brendan Rodgers planning to raid former club Celtic?
Brendan Rodgers wants to snap up Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata on a free transfer ahead of his first full season in charge of Leicester City, according to a report.Mar 3, 13:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F36%2Fromelu-lukaku-belgium.jpg "Romelu Lukaku celebrates Belgium's opening goal against Scotland on September 7, 2018")
Eden Hazard-inspired Belgium inflict heavy home defeat on Scotland
Belgium run out comfortable 4-0 winners against Scotland in Friday's international friendly at Hampden Park.Sep 7, 22:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Brentford forward Neal Maupay accepts three-match ban
Brentford forward Neal Maupay accepts a retrospective three-match ban for stamping on Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn. Aug 23, 16:30
Brentford boss Dean Smith warns Aston Villa over Neal Maupay appeal
Brentford boss Dean Smith warns Aston Villa that the Bees will launch an appeal of their own if the West Midlands outfit look for retrospective action for Neal Maupay.Aug 23, 09:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fsteve-bruce.jpg "Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce pictured on May 15, 2018")
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce hits out at 'stamp' from Brentford's Neal Maupay
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce thinks that Brentford's Neal Maupay should have been sent off for a "horrible stamp" on John McGinn.Aug 23, 09:05
Steve Bruce: 'Exciting times ahead for Aston Villa'
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce expects to be heavily backed in the transfer market going forward following the arrival of new owners.Aug 13, 13:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F26%2Fjohn-mcginn-hibernian.jpg "Hibernian's John McGinn in action with Dundee United's Paul Paton and Ryan Dow on April 16, 2016")
Aston Villa sign Scotland midfielder John McGinn from Hibernian
Championship side Aston Villa confirm the signing of Hibernian midfielder John McGinn for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract.Aug 8, 19:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F29%2Fmikey-johnston.jpg "Mikey Johnston in action for Celtic in a youth fixture in 2017")
Brendan Rodgers rules out Mikey Johnston exit
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers intends to keep Mikey Johnston at Paradise for the 2018-19 season following his recent breakthrough.Jul 17, 16:52
Hibernian reject second Celtic bid for midfielder John McGinn?
Hibernian have rejected a second Celtic bid for Scotland international midfielder John McGinn, according to a report.Jul 11, 12:55
Hibernian 'reject Celtic bid for John McGinn'
Hibernian reportedly reject a bid from Celtic for their Scotland international midfielder John McGinn.Jul 2, 21:56
Derby County to hijack John McGinn's move to Celtic?
A report claims that Frank Lampard wants Hibernian's £3m-rated midfielder John McGinn at Derby County, with Celtic and Birmingham City also interested.Jun 25, 13:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fpatrick-bamford.jpg "A downbeat Patrick Bamford after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Championship: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2018
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Championship this summer with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.May 17, 13:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fscott-brown.JPG "Scotland midfielder Scott Brown in action upon his return to international duty during the World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Celtic pair on PFA Scotland Player of the Year shortlist
Celtic pair Scott Brown and James Forrest both feature on a four-man shortlist for the PFA Scotland Player of the Year award.Apr 25, 14:10
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West Ham United 'scout Hibernian midfielder John McGinn'
West Ham United reportedly watched Hibernian midfielder John McGinn in Saturday's clash with Aberdeen.Feb 19, 15:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Fdavid-moyes-west-ham-united.JPG "West Ham United manager David Moyes at the Premier League game against Manchester City on December 3, 2017")
West Ham United consider move for Hibernian midfielder John McGinn?
West Ham United boss David Moyes is reportedly considering a move for Hibernian midfielder John McGinn during the January transfer window.Dec 24, 11:40
Memphis Depay goal helps Netherlands beat Scotland
Scotland succumb to a 1-0 defeat against the Netherlands in Thursday night's international friendly at Pittodrie.Nov 9, 21:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgordon-strachan.JPG "Scotland manager Gordon Strachan on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Gordon Strachan: 'Scotland have midfield strength in depth'
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan insists that he has more than enough capable midfield options, despite being without a number of players.Oct 2, 17:00
Neil Lennon: 'John McGinn would not leave Hibernian for less than £4m'
Neil Lennon says that Hibernian midfielder John McGinn is not for sale and no bid below £4m would even be considered for the 22-year-old Scotland international.Jul 22, 13:16
Gordon Strachan: 'Scotland are still strong without Scott Brown'
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan insists that central midfield remains one of the strongest areas of the team despite captain Scott Brown's retirement.Aug 22, 18:52
Hibernian eliminated from Europa League on penalties
Hibernian crash out of the Europa League in the second qualifying round courtesy of a penalty shootout defeat to Brondby.Jul 21, 20:42
Leigh Griffiths omitted from Scotland squad
Gordon Strachan opts to leave Celtic and Aberdeen players, including Leigh Griffiths, out of his latest Scotland squad with one eye on crucial club fixtures in July.May 12, 13:36
Greenock Morton stun Hibernian in Scottish Championship
Greenock Morton end Hibernian's 10-match unbeaten run with a 3-0 win in Wednesday night's Scottish Championship match at Easter Road.Feb 24, 21:39
Scottish Championship roundup: Hibs level on points with Rangers after Alloa win
Sports Mole rounds up all of Saturday's action in the Scottish Championship.Nov 21, 17:16
James Keatings double sees Hibernian close gap on Rangers
James Keatings's brace sees Hibernian beat Livingston 2-1 to move to within two points of Scottish Championship leaders Rangers.Nov 17, 21:38
Scotland, Ukraine share the points in Under-21 qualifier
Scotland Under-21s concede a late equaliser during their 2-2 draw against Ukraine Under-21s at St Mirren Park.Nov 13, 19:37
Hibernian defeat Scottish Championship leaders Rangers
Paul Hanlon's second-half header secures a 2-1 win for Hibernian and inflicts a first league defeat of the season for Scottish Championship leaders Rangers.Nov 1, 14:26
Scottish Championship roundup: Livingston off bottom after Queens thrashing
Sports Mole rounds up all of Saturday's action in the Scottish Championship.Oct 24, 15:56
Alan Stubbs: 'Hibernian lucky to be given penalty'
Alan Stubbs says that Hibernian were lucky to be awarded a penalty during their 1-0 Scottish Championship victory over Falkirk.Oct 20, 21:17
Hibernian win to close gap on top spot
Hibernian manage a 1-0 win away at Falkirk to move into second in the Scottish Championship.Oct 20, 20:51
Scotland Under-21s held by Iceland Under-21s at Pittodrie
Scotland Under-21s are unable to find a breakthrough in the 90 minutes of their 2017 European Championships qualifier against Iceland Under-21s at Pittodrie.Oct 13, 18:44
Team News: Kyle Lafferty returns for Northern Ireland as O'Neill makes three changes
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill makes three changes for his side's final qualifying game, as Kyle Lafferty returns up front in place of Josh Magennis.Oct 11, 15:13
Scottish Championship roundup: Rangers win again, Hibernian thrash Alloa
Sports Mole rounds up all of Saturday's action in the Scottish Championship.Sep 12, 15:56
Scotland Under-21s see off Northern Ireland
Scotland Under-21s come from 1-0 down to beat Northern Ireland 2-1 in their opening Euro 2017 qualifier at Mourneview Park.Sep 5, 14:55
Own goal gifts Hibernian win in Scottish League Cup
An own goal from Scott Rumsby gifts Hibernian a 1-0 triumph over Stranraer in the Scottish League Cup.Aug 26, 20:40
Hibernian sign John McGinn from St Mirren
Alan Stubbs adds young midfielder John McGinn to his Hibernian side ahead of the new Scottish Championship season.Jul 31, 11:07
Hibernian in talks to sign John McGinn
Scottish Championship outfit Hibernian begin talks with midfielder John McGinn, who is out of contract at St Mirren.Jul 25, 09:07
Report: Hearts, Hibernian after St Mirren midfielder John McGinn
Edinburgh clubs Hearts and Hibernian are keen to sign St Mirren midfielder John McGinn, according to reports. Jun 21, 17:57
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