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Home News Sport Weather iPlayer Sounds Bitesize CBeebies CBBC Food Home News Sport Business Technology Health Culture Arts Travel Earth Audio Video Live Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.Find out how to listen to other BBC stationsEpisode detailsRadio Scotland,·12 Aug 2026,·22 minsAvailable for 29 daysAs John McGinn prepares to captain Aston Villa on one of European football's biggest stages, the Scottish Football Podcast pays tribute to one of Scotland's modern greats. How did a youngster from St Mirren become a Europa League winner, Premier League captain and Scotland talisman? What makes him such a unique teammate, opponent and leader? Former Hibs midfielder Scott Allan shares first-hand insight into playing alongside McGinn, while Michael Grant reflects on his extraordinary Scotland career, and his infectious personality. How big a mistake did Celtic make when they didn't sign him from Hibs? Do Scotland fans take John McGinn for Granted? And will he one day become Scotland captain too?Programme WebsiteMore episodes