Hibees ace McGinn plans capital gains over greatest rivals

J John McGinn and his Hibs team-mates will hope to live up to the target of boss Neil Lennon (inset) to fin finish as runners-up to Celtic in the Premiership next bbig scalp from pplaying in the CChampionship.

“I don’t think much will chchange in that regregard. Teams will come to Easter Road and set their stall ouout to hope to avoid defeadefeat.” Pe r s o n a l l yy, Mc G i n n is adamant he is in much better shape, physically and technically, as he returns to the Premiership for the first time since enduring the heartbreak relegation with St Mirren in 2015.

“I’m absolutely a better player now than I was when I last played in the Premiership. I was very raw and slightly chubbier!” he recalled.

“There are always challenges that come your way, but I’m probably better prepared to deal with them now that I’ve been at Hibs.

“I’m a little older, wiser and we’ve had a few setbacks, so I think a lot comes with experience. I’m looking forward to proving that in the weeks and months ahead.”

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