McGinn Issues Apology to Villa Supporters While Offering Optimism After Brighton Debacle
John McGinn stepped up to address the Aston Villa faithful after the club’s disastrous 4‑0 loss to Brighton, but the captain made it clear that he is not ready to sound the alarm for the season just yet. In the opening half, Brighton’s Jack Hinshelwood struck twice within the first two minutes, setting the tone for a relentless display that saw the Seagulls pile four goals on the Villa goal befor…
Aug. 23, 2026, 5:11 p.m.