John McGinn hailed as Aston Villa 'saviour' as Scotland star is urged to reject transfer advances
dailyrecord.co.ukGordon Strachan when he helped Scotland kids lift kit.But Aston Villa legend Allan Evans reckons the midfield ace’s stock will soar to another level after carrying his old club to Premier League safety.The former Hibs star is being hailed in the Midlands after returning from six months out with a broken leg to help drag his side out of the drop zone with a final-day 1-1 draw with West Ham confirming their spot in the top flight for next term.At one stage Villa were seven points from safety but McGinn hit peak form towards the end of term to climb out of danger and European Cup-winning hero Evans reckons the £2.5million bargain saved the season.Evans said: “I read the story Gordon Strachan tells about John helping the Scotland Under-21 lads.
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