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BBC News
14-05-2025
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Former Celtic chair & SFA president McGinn dies at 92
Former Celtic chairman and Scottish FA president Jack McGinn has died aged 92, his family have spent almost 40 years in football with Celtic and the Scottish game's governing was the grandfather of former Scotland and Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn, Motherwell skipper Paul McGinn and former St Mirren captain Stephen is survived by his eight children. A statement said he "passed away peacefully at St Margaret's Hospice in Clydebank surrounded by family and friends".His youngest son, Francis, said: "My dad was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by us all. As a dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, we couldn't have asked for anyone better."He lived a long, happy and fulfilling life and we all take great comfort from the fact that he is now at peace."On behalf of the family, I'd like to thank Sister Rita and all her team at St Margaret's Hospice and all of the wonderful NHS staff for helping my dad to be as comfortable as possible in the past weeks and months."McGinn first started working for Celtic in the mid-1960s as the first editor of the Celtic View, the first club newspaper in British later took on a senior role in the club's commercial department and joined the board, becoming chairman in stepped down in 1991 and left the Celtic board months after Fergus McCann's takeover in 1994. He had several roles with the Scottish FA before becoming president in 1997 and stepping down six years later.
BBC News
13-05-2025
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'McGinn's contract extension a pleasant surprise'
It was certainly a game to forget on Saturday at Hearts for Motherwell, a 3-0 defeat in the this stage I feel an overall sense of apathy towards the remaining games now we know we have safety the announcement of captain Paul McGinn extending his contract last week was a pleasant surprise. Given the amount of injuries he has picked up this season, and the fact he is yet to play under manager Michael Wimmer, I was expecting him to perhaps hang up the boots rather than sign on again. As one of our most consistent defenders, I'm glad he is staying. With some luck we can see him during the League Cup group stage in the summer to help build him back up to top if we can pick up three points on Wednesday against Kilmarnock as a nice send-off to the fans in our final home game, that would be there is no reason why we can't also beat a Ross County side who are scrapping for their lives on the last day of the season on Sunday.
BBC News
09-05-2025
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Skipper McGinn signs new one-year deal
Motherwell boss Michael Wimmer had no hesitation in extending "top professional" Paul McGinn's contract despite the defender's injury McGinn, 34, who last featured in January and has made just 12 appearances in an injury-ravaged season, is now tied down until the end of next term."Paul and I have had lots of chats since I arrived," said Wimmer."He is a great guy and a top professional. I may not have seen him play since I've been here, but I've watched lots of videos of him in action. There is no doubt in my mind that he will improve the team by being in it."Paul is a very important figure in the dressing room and has lots of experience. We will need that going forward."McGinn, who joined the Steelmen three years ago, is now back to full fitness and determined to make up for lost time."This season has been disappointing from a personal perspective given the injury setbacks," he said."Missing a large portion of pre-season had a big impact on my season as a whole, but the club and all the staff have looked after me and I'm feeling great."The plan now is to repay them for their trust and effort in getting me back fit by getting a good pre-season under my belt."
