John McGinn
John McGinn to make Aston Villa return this month?
John McGinn could make his Aston Villa return during their away match against Newcastle United later this month after suffering with an ankle injury since December.
Mar 3, 11:09
How Aston Villa could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester City as they look for their first trophy since 1996.
Feb 28, 21:45
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's 2019-20 EFL Cup final as Premier League strugglers Aston Villa aim to dethrone two-time defending champions Manchester City.
Feb 28, 20:00
Team News: John McGinn falls short in recovery bid for EFL Cup final
McGinn fractured his ankle just before Christmas.
Feb 28, 16:21
Dean Smith admits Villa are "massive underdogs" in EFL Cup final
Villa have lost 6-1 on aggregate to Manchester City across their two Premier League games this season.
Feb 28, 15:12
Dean Smith: 'Individual mistakes are harming us'
Dean Smith's side have the worst defensive record in the top flight.
Feb 21, 13:57
Team News: Kyle Walker-Peters out for Saints against Villa
The Tottenham loanee will miss Saturday's encounter on the south coast.
Feb 21, 09:59
Dean Smith provides positive update on John McGinn injury
The 25-year-old suffered the injury just before Christmas but he is nearing a return.
Feb 20, 17:01
Preview: Southampton vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Southampton's Premier League meeting with Aston Villa at St Mary's on Saturday, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Feb 20, 16:05
Team News: Borja Baston in line to make Aston Villa debut against Tottenham Hotspur
The striker signed for Villa on transfer deadline day.
Feb 14, 17:39
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, including team news and predicted lineups.
Feb 14, 15:18
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Maguire, Odion Ighalo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 1, 06:57
John McGinn's brother Paul signs for Hibernian
The 29-year-old has signed an 18-month contract.
Jan 31, 20:04
Team News: Eddie Howe hopeful Jefferson Lerma, Diego Rico will ease Bournemouth concerns
Bournemouth host Villa.
Jan 31, 11:57
Dean Smith hints John McGinn could be fit in time for EFL Cup final
The midfielder fractured his left ankle just before Christmas.
Jan 30, 22:36
Team News: Mbwana Samatta in line to make Villa debut in EFL Cup
Mbwana Samatta recently joined Villa in an £8.5million move from Belgian side Genk.
Jan 27, 21:52
Steven Reid warns Scotland players to be ready for surprise Euro 2020 call-ups
The former West Brom player was a last-minute inclusion in the Republic of Ireland squad for the 2002 World Cup.
Jan 23, 15:52
Scott Clarke optimistic about fitness of key trio ahead of Euro 2020 playoffs
Scott McTominay, John McGinn and Kieran Tierney are all battling to be fit for the March 26 tie.
Jan 22, 12:38
Team News: Villa without recognised striker for visit of resurgent Watford
Dean Smith's side were beaten 3-0 by Watford at Vicarage Road at the end of December.
Jan 20, 15:56
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League meeting between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, including predictions and team news.
Jan 16, 22:55
Aston Villa 'closing in on Mbwana Samatta signing'
Villa are close to striking a deal for Genk forward Mbwana Samatta.
Jan 16, 14:54
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jan 10, 21:44
Team News: Danny Drinkwater available to make Villa debut against City
Kevin De Bruyne has been cleared to play for Manchester City
Jan 10, 15:54
Wednesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Moussa Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Jerome Boateng
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Wednesday, January 8 ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 8, 11:07
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Dylan McGeouch, Phil Parkinson, Mario Gotze
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 8, 06:57
Wednesday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Moussa Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Wilfried Zaha
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Wednesday, January 8.
Jan 8, 06:15
Aston Villa offered AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina?
Aston Villa are reportedly offered the chance to sign AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina over the January transfer window.
Jan 7, 23:46
Preview: Leicester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg between Leicester City and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 6, 14:18
Monday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Shkodran Mustafi, Calum Chambers, Olivier Giroud
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Monday, January 6.
Jan 6, 11:07
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Mesut Ozil, Jerome Boateng, Danny Drinkwater
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 6, 06:57
Monday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: David Alaba, Danny Drinkwater, Hakim Ziyech
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Monday, January 6.
Jan 6, 06:15
Chelsea 'demand Danny Drinkwater's full wages paid in any loan exit'
Aston Villa must reportedly shell out the entirety of Danny Drinkwater's wages if they are to sign the midfielder on loan from Chelsea this month.
Jan 5, 23:25
Scott Parker facing selection dilemmas for Villa cup clash
Captain Tom Cairney and defender Steven Sessegnon are among those being assessed.
Jan 3, 13:12
Sheffield United want Nice midfielder Adrien Tameze?
Sheffield United are interested in securing a loan deal for Nice midfielder and Aston Villa target Adrien Tameze, according to a report.
Jan 2, 23:53
Team News: Rodriguez pushing for Burnley recall against Aston Villa
Rodriguez and Gudmundsson impressed against Manchester United.
Dec 31, 16:18
Aston Villa showing interest in Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara?
Aston Villa are reportedly considering an approach for Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara during the January transfer window.
Dec 29, 19:37
Preview: Watford vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Watford and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Dec 27, 12:31
Smith grateful for support of Villa fans and owners
Villa have lost their last four Premier League games.
Dec 25, 22:30
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the Premier League meeting between Aston Villa and Norwich City on Boxing Day.
Dec 24, 16:30
Team News: Villa without injured McGinn for Norwich clash
The Scotland international faces up to three months on the sidelines.
Dec 24, 15:47
