1. Stephen McGinn was born on 2 December 1988 and is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
27 Facts About Stephen McGinn
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Stephen McGinn is currently the U18s coach at the St Mirren youth academy.
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Stephen McGinn moved to Sheffield United in June 2013, leaving the club in February 2015.
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Stephen McGinn signed professional forms with St Mirren in July 2006, making his debut as a substitute on 1 January 2007 against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
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Stephen McGinn made his first ever Scottish Cup appearance against Dumbarton on 12 January 2008, coming on in the 88 minute.
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Stephen McGinn signed for Watford in January 2010, for an undisclosed fee.
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Stephen McGinn made his first Watford appearance as a substitute against Newcastle United on 27 February 2010, and finished the season making two starts and seven sub appearances.
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Stephen McGinn was ruled out for the rest of the season and underwent knee surgery.
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Stephen McGinn returned to fitness a year later, playing 45 minutes in a reserve game, insisting afterwards that he felt good and stronger than when he got injured.
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In July 2012, Stephen McGinn signed a new contract to keep him at Vicarage Road for another year, with a one-year option held by the Hornets to extend the deal.
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On 30 January 2015, Stephen McGinn moved on loan to Dundee for the rest of the season.
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Stephen McGinn joined his younger brother Paul at the Dens Park club.
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On 4 August 2015, Stephen McGinn joined League Two side, Wycombe Wanderers after a successful trial with the club.
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Stephen McGinn signed a two-year contract, live on Sky Sports News HQ's 92Live programme.
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On 13 February 2016, Stephen McGinn scored his first goal for Wycombe, the only goal in a league win against Exeter City at Adams Park.
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On 25 January 2017, Stephen McGinn left Wycombe Wanderers after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.
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Stephen McGinn signed an 18-month contract with St Mirren in January 2017, and played a major part in helping the club avoid relegation.
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In June 2020, Stephen McGinn left Saints when his contract expired.
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In March 2021, Stephen McGinn joined Greenock Morton on loan until the end of the season.
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Stephen McGinn would enjoy a successful season and win the Scottish Championship with Killie.
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On 9 June 2022, Stephen McGinn signed for Scottish League One side Falkirk on a one-year deal with an option for a one-year extension.
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In March 2024, Stephen McGinn won the League One title with the Bairns on the same night they destroyed Montrose at Links Park.
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Stephen McGinn went on to make a total of 8 appearances at under-21 level.
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Stephen McGinn's grandfather, Jack McGinn, is a former Celtic chairman and Scottish Football Association president.
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Stephen McGinn was raised in Duntocher alongside his three younger siblings, Paul and twins John and Katie.
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John has represented both clubs, and like Stephen McGinn came through the youth system at St Mirren.
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In 2020, Stephen McGinn became a father for the first time.