The Villa boys will not be shy in telling me that I talk about Hibs all the time. I loved my time here, it was a special three seasons so I have a lot to be thankful for from my time here.

John McGinn

Categorized in : Me Loved Thankful Time

In football you can take the praise when it comes, but you've got to be ready to take the criticism as well.

you criticism praise football

I've worked under a lot of managers, whether it's the national team or at St Mirren and everyone has their moments. I think it is important, you can't just let things pass if they are not good enough.

good you not-good-enough team

I was fortunate to be able to go to the Scotland games with my grandad and it's scary to think I could now be playing in one.

now go think games

I remember when I was training with St Mirren as a young boy Ralston was my Hampden and my Wembley.

boy training young remember

Hopefully I can challenge myself and establish myself as a Premier League player for Aston Villa.

challenge premier-league myself i-can

Sometimes in football you have to take risks.

risks you sometimes football

I think people maybe had a perception of me that I was just a hard working player, just a runner. Don't get me wrong, I think I am that but I've got a lot more to my game than that.

i-am game me people

We can take these things for granted, when we have everything on a plate.

plate everything things take

I'm the kind of guy who always gives 100 per cent.

who always guy kind

Playing away from home in Europe is never easy.

playing never easy home

The benefit of coming to a place like Greece and winning is priceless for your development.

your place development winning

You need to be brave to able to stand up to tough atmospheres and against top players.

stand-up you tough brave

You just want to prove people wrong and, over time, people start believing in you.

start you time people

If we can get Hibs into European football it would be massive for everyone involved.

everyone get involved football

You are professional so you want to win every game you play.

professional game win you

No matter where it is or who it's against, I will always be available for Scotland as long as I am fit.

i-am will matter long

I want to play for Scotland at a major tournament, that is the dream and the drive for me.

drive me dream want

I'm going from Somerset Park one week to Wembley the next. It's crazy but that's football. You don't get to where you want to be without going through all these different places.

you crazy want football

You work so hard to get to a level and you need to grab your chance with both hands.

you chance work hands

You always need to be on your toes.

your need you always