Paul McGinn
Paul McGinn (born 22 October 1990) is a Scottish footballer, who plays as a defender for Scottish Premiership club Hibernian. He has previously played for Queen's Park, Dumbarton, Dundee, Chesterfield, Partick Thistle and St Mirren.
McGinn playing for Chesterfield in July 2016. | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 22 October 1990 | ||
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Hibernian | ||
Number | 6 | ||
Youth career | |||
Queen's Park | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2012 | Queen's Park | 58 | (1) |
2012–2013 | St Mirren | 0 | (0) |
2012–2013 | → Queen's Park (loan) | 8 | (1) |
2013 | → Dumbarton (loan) | 14 | (2) |
2013–2014 | Dumbarton | 35 | (0) |
2014–2016 | Dundee | 68 | (1) |
2016–2017 | Chesterfield | 18 | (1) |
2017–2018 | Partick Thistle | 26 | (0) |
2018–2020 | St Mirren | 57 | (3) |
2020– | Hibernian | 11 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:30, 15 August 2020 (UTC) |
Career
Queen's Park
McGinn started his career as a youth player at Queen's Park. He made his debut on 2 May 2009, in Queen's Park's 1–0 defeat to Raith Rovers. Having come on as a substitute he was sent off in the 90th minute.[1]
St Mirren
On 18 September 2012, McGinn signed for Scottish Premier League side St Mirren[2] until the end of the season, despite interest from Aberdeen[3] and Dundee United.[4] On 24 November 2012, he went out on loan to former his club Queen's Park.[5] The loan was necessary to give him game time, as he was registered as an amateur and unable to play in the SPL until January.[5] He then finished the season on loan to Dumbarton.[6] Despite being offered a new contract, McGinn opted to leave St Mirren at the end of the season.[7]
Dumbarton
After his successful loan spell, on 4 June 2013, McGinn agreed a one-year deal with Dumbarton.[8] In all he made 42 appearances in all competitions that season,[9] in as side that finished 5th in the Scottish Championship.[10] McGinn was also named as part of the 2013–14 PFA Scotland Scottish Championship Team of the Year.[11]
Dundee
On 20 June 2014, McGinn was persuaded by Dundee manager Paul Hartley to sign a two-year contract alongside former St Mirren teammate Paul McGowan.[12] He made his debut on 2 August 2014, as Dundee beat Peterhead 4–0 in the Scottish League Cup.[13]
Chesterfield
On 22 June 2016, McGinn signed a two-year contract with English club Chesterfield after his Dundee contract expired.[14] He scored his first goal for Chesterfield in a 3-1 EFL Cup loss against Rochdale on 9 August 2016.[15] On 25 August 2017, he left the club, with his contract being cancelled by mutual consent.[16]
Partick Thistle
McGinn returned to Scottish football on 31 August 2017, signing a one-year contract with Partick Thistle.[17] Thistle were relegated from the Scottish Premiership, via the playoffs, in his only season with the club.
St. Mirren (second spell)
McGinn returned to St Mirren in May 2018, having signed a two-year contract with the club. He agreed a deal with the club while the manager position was vacant until Alan Stubbs took over in June 2018.[18] St Mirren sold McGinn to Hibernian for an undisclosed transfer fee in January 2020.[19]
Personal life
Paul's older brother Stephen and younger brother John are also footballers.[20] Stephen plays for St Mirren while John plays for Aston Villa.[21][22] All three have played for St Mirren during their careers.[23] His grandfather Jack McGinn is a former Celtic chairman[24] & Scottish Football Association president.[25]
Career statistics
- As of match played 15 August 2020 [26]
- Appearances in the Second Division play-offs
- One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Second Division play-offs
- Appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- Two appearances in the Scottish Premiership play-offs
- Two appearances in the Scottish Premiership play-offs
References
- "Champs see off the Spiders". Rutherglen Reformer. 6 May 2009. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- "McGinn follows in the family tradition by joining St Mirren". heraldscotland.com. The Herald. 19 September 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
- "Aberdeen leading race to sign Queen's Park star Paul McGinn". dailyrecord.co.uk. Daily Record. 2 July 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
- "Dundee United target Queen's Park Paul McGinn". express.co.uk. Daily Express. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
- "Players Out On Loan". saintmirren.net. St Mirren F.C. 24 November 2012. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
- Findlay, Alan (31 January 2013). "MCGINN SIGNS". Dumbarton F.C. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- "McGinn opts to leave St Mirren". Scottish Professional Football League. 22 May 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- "Dumbarton sign Paul McGinn from St Mirren". BBC Sport. 4 June 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- "Games played by Paul McGinn in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- "SPFL Archive 2013/2014". spfl.co.uk. Scottish Professional Football League. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- "Falkirk and Rangers dominate team of the year voting". bbc.co.uk/sport. BBC Sport. 18 April 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- "DOUBLE PAUL SIGNING". Dundee F.C. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- Christie, James (2 August 2014). "DUNDEE VS PETERHEAD". Dundee F.C. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- "Scottish defender signs". Chesterfield FC. 22 June 2016.
- "Rochdale 3-1 Chesterfield". BBC Sport. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- "Defender Departs". Chesterfield F.C. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- "Partick Thistle: Paul McGinn joins Premiership outfit after Chesterfield exit". BBC Sport. BBC. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- "Paul McGinn signs with Saints". St Mirren FC. 25 May 2018. Archived from the original on 26 May 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- "Paul McGinn: Hibs sign defender from St Mirren for undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- "Paul McGinn joins two brothers in winning deal". BBC Sport. BBC. 19 September 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- "Sibling rivalry drives McGinn on". Yahoo. 29 July 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
- "McGinn brothers prepare to do battle". The Sheffield Star. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- "McGinn makes it a family affair at St Mirren". paisleydailyexpress.co.uk. Paisley Daily Express. 19 September 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- Grahame, Ewing (26 November 2012). "St Mirren's John McGinn continues the family dynasty". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
- "Dumbarton FC welcome Paul McGinn". lennoxherald.co.uk. Lennox Herald. 8 February 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
- Paul McGinn at Soccerway. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Games played by Paul McGinn in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Games played by Paul McGinn in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Games played by Paul McGinn in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Games played by Paul McGinn in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Games played by Paul McGinn in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Games played by Paul McGinn in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Games played by Paul McGinn in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Games played by Paul McGinn in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Games played by Paul McGinn in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Games played by Paul McGinn in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Games played by Paul McGinn in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Games played by Paul McGinn in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Games played by Paul McGinn in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2020.