20 Facts About Josh Ginnelly

Joshua Lloyd Ginnelly was born on 24 March 1997 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Heart of Midlothian.

Primarily a left winger, Ginnelly began his career in the Aston Villa youth system before later joining Shrewsbury Town, Burnley, Walsall, and Heart of Midlothian.

Only sporadically making first team appearances for his contracted club, Josh Ginnelly has spent a number of years on loan at different clubs, including Altrincham, Lincoln City, Tranmere Rovers, and Bristol Rovers.

At the start of his Shrewsbury Town career, Josh Ginnelly was immediately assigned to the club's youth team.

Josh Ginnelly quickly impressed for the youth side, and subsequently was called up to the first team by manager Michael Jackson.

Josh Ginnelly was awarded the club's Youth Player of the Year at the award ceremony.

Josh Ginnelly was offered his first professional contract in March 2015, but he failed to return to training the following pre-season with his contract situation unresolved.

Josh Ginnelly was reported to be having trials with Norwich City, and Burnley, and joined the latter for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal on 10 August 2015.

Josh Ginnelly was released by Burnley following the expiration of his contract after three years at the club, without making a first team appearance for the side.

On 8 January 2016, Josh Ginnelly joined National League side Altrincham on an initial one-month loan.

Josh Ginnelly then scored two goals in two matches between 9 February 2016 and 13 February 2016 against Wrexham and Lincoln City respectively.

On 28 July 2016, Josh Ginnelly signed for Football League One side Walsall on loan until January 2017.

Josh Ginnelly's performance earned him a run of games for the club, however he returned to Burnley in January 2017 having failed to make an appearance since November.

On 30 January 2017, Josh Ginnelly signed for National League leaders Lincoln City on loan until the end of the season.

Josh Ginnelly made a total of seventeen appearances in all competitions as Lincoln finished as champions.

Josh Ginnelly went on to make 12 appearances and scoring two times for the side.

Josh Ginnelly quickly became a first team regular, playing in an attacking role, and formed a partnership with Luke Leahy.

Josh Ginnelly joined League One club Bristol Rovers on a six-month loan deal on 16 January 2020.

On 2 September 2020, Josh Ginnelly signed for then Scottish Championship club Heart of Midlothian on a season-long loan.

In June 2021, Josh Ginnelly signed a two-year contract with newly-promoted Hearts after being released by previous club Preston.