— Hibernian FC (@HibernianFC) September 16, 2020 We are very grateful to all our supporters. They are well organised. Very much a known quantity to our coaching staff, Stephen McGinn's signing was a no-brainer. Head Coach Jack Ross told Hibernian Media: “For me, Stephen adds a lot to the group and the environment at HTC. Hibs have added experienced midfielder Stephen McGinn to their squad. Stephen McGinn has penned a deal until the end of the season at Hibs this week ahead of the match with Rangers this weekend. Real aggressive and tenacious and goes in for some balls that he probably shouldn’t go in for and he has a good range of passing so he will really compliment what we have got here and I am delighted to team up with him again.”. Both teams are in great form heading into this one. “I felt good. He added: “We are expecting a really tough game against Cove Rangers on Saturday and we need to go up another level to get the result we are after.”, If you like what we do please support us here with a small donation on Ko-fi. Sign up to receive all the latest news from The Edinburgh Reporter direct to your inbox. Everything we spoke about at the start of the night like if we got early goals we could really punish them but to be fair to them at 2-0 they stuck to their guns and kept at it and we found it really hard.”. Stephen McGinn opens up on Scotland siblings' journeys as he reveals John's penalty admission The Hibs midfielder is proud of brothers John and … Aside from the fact that brothers John and Paul have both impressed in the green and white, the experienced and versatile Stephen is another leader for a dressing room that isn't lacking in strong characters. “John and Paul have thrived here and it’s a privilege to get the chance to play my part as well.”, If you like what we do please support us here with a small donation on Ko-fi. In 2017 he returned to The Buddies and is widely credited as being an inspirational figure in their unlikely escape from relegation to Scotland’s third tier, before going on to win the title in the following campaign. We are very grateful to all our supporters. The 31-year-old, who is the brother of current Hibee Paul and former Easter Road favourite John, has agreed a … Hibs complete signing of Stephen McGinn until end of season, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Subscribe to our newspaper delivery service, Questioning measures taken under Covid-19 emergency powers, Review – PJ Harvey – To Bring You My Love/To Bring You My Love demos. Sign up to receive all the latest news from The Edinburgh Reporter direct to your inbox. . Stephen has signed on at Easter Road for the rest of the season. Following a three-year spell with The Hornets, the former Scotland Under-21 international enjoyed a two-year stint with Sheffield United ahead of stops at Dundee and Wycombe. “You can never have enough good professionals with leadership qualities and we’re fortunate, as I’ve said repeatedly, to have a great core of those at Hibernian.”. His experience, leadership qualities and versatility will enhance a squad that has enjoyed a strong start to the new season. The versatile 31-year-old has been part of the group at the Hibernian Training Centre since the squad returned for pre-season training and his experience and leadership qualities will enhance a dressing room that has enjoyed a strong start to the new season. “John and Paul have thrived here and it’s a privilege to get the chance to play my part as well.” Watch Stephen McGinn's first interview as a Hibee on Hibs TV and our YouTube channel now. Stephen McGinn ‘delighted’ to feature in Hibs’ Betfred cup win over Brora... Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Subscribe to our newspaper delivery service, Police warn that bogus workmen have been operating in capital recently. John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. His experience, leadership qualities and versatility will enhance a squad that has enjoyed a strong start to the new season. John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. After the final whistle he told Hibernian TV: “ It’s been a long time since I played a competitive game and I am absolutely delighted to get the 60-minutes in the bag. McGinn, whose brother Paul was on the bench missed a large part of last season due to a serious injury and joined up with former manager Jack Ross after being freed by St Mirren. Hibs’ midfielder Stephen McGinn made his debut for the club in last night’s 3-1 win over Brora Rangers at Easter Road and was ‘delighted’ to get 60-minutes on the pitch. STEPHEN McGINN has joked he is desperate not to be known as ‘the rubbish one' after Hibs completed a family hat-trick. Step back in time to see shoe collection at Museum of... St Mary’s Music School launch new animated film, Monsters, movies, and biomechanics: Celebrating Ray Harryhausen, Fishing – drop shotting for perch is catching on, Roadworks to be carried out on M8 this week, Coronavirus – City of Edinburgh Council issues its own guidance, Hearts Sign Connor Randall from Liverpool. The visiting Rangers are yet to concede a goal this term whilst Hibs haven’t conceded from open play, so something may have to give on Sunday for three points to be won. J̷o̷h̷n̷ ̷P̷a̷u̷l̷ Stephen McGinn is a Hibee! A self-confessed football obsessive, he's also a positive influence on the younger players at Easter Road looking to make their way in the game. The midfielder is likely to be involved again on Saturday when Hibs travel to the Highlands and he is not expecting an easy game. J̷o̷h̷n̷ ̷P̷a̷u̷l̷ Stephen McGinn is a Hibee! Stephen has signed on at Easter Road for the rest of the season. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme. Hibs enjoyed the vast majority of possession but McGinn was quick to paise the efforts of the Highland League players. Initially he did pre-season training with the club in an effort to get fit but his attitude and ability persuaded Ross to give him a contract until the end of the season. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme. “I was delighted with large bits of it and am really pleased with how it went and how I feel now.”. McGinn was replaced on the hour mark by former St Mirren team mate Kyle Magennis and he admitted that he was happy to see him join the club earlier this week. He continued: “You can see why Brora Rangers have been so successful in the Highland league.