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Belfast Telegraph
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
NI winger excited to link up with former Aberdeen team-mates at Scottish League One side
The 37-year-old winger has signed a one-year contract at the Buchan club, which is located just 30 miles north of Aberdeen where he spent the majority of his career. McGinn made 358 appearances for Aberdeen across two spells at Pittodrie, winning the League Cup with them in 2014, and played the majority of his international football during that time as well. The former Dungannon Swifts star, who also had stints with Derry City, Celtic and Dundee, returned to Northern Ireland with Glentoran in 2023 but spent last season on loan at Greenock Morton. Now, despite interest from the Swifts in a reunion, he will return to northern Scotland where he will link up with former Aberdeen team-mates Peter Pawlett and Cammy Smith. "Delighted to be back up in the north of Scotland in Aberdeenshire, back to where I played the best part of my career and enjoyed my football the most,' said the 72-times capped winger, one of the Kings of Lyon from Euro 2016. "It's great to join a club with ambition and off the back of a promotion last season. I'm familiar with the players such as Peter Pawlett and Cammy Smith, and of course Jordon (Brown, manager), who I played with at Aberdeen also, so I'm looking forward to getting together with the group.' Brown commented: "Niall needs no introduction and we are delighted that we have been able to add him to the group. He is a top pro who hasn't played at a lower level than the Championship in Scotland and has shown a commitment in moving back over to Aberdeen still with a top attitude to succeed. "When we were aware of this opportunity it was one we couldn't pass up. The experience and goal threat Niall brings having been full time his whole career will be crucial in helping our young group and ticks that areas in particular where we were focused on improving. "I'm sure we will all look forward to welcoming him to Balmoor.'
Scotsman
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Veteran striker seals Scottish title win but race for Championship will go to the wire
Peterhead are crowned William Hill League Two champions Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... There were scenes of celebration at Balmoor Stadium as Peterhead secured the William Hill League Two title with a 1-0 win over promotion rivals East Fife. Peter Pawlett's first-half goal proved enough for the win, which left the home side four points clear with one round of fixtures remaining. The former Aberdeen and Dundee United veteran struck in the 29th minute to clinch the championship. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Bonnyrigg Rose kept alive their hopes of staying up with a dramatic late 2-1 win over Spartans. Peterhead captain Jason Brown lifts the William Hill League Two trophy following the win over East Fife at Balmoor Stadium/ | SNS Group Murray Aiken had put Rose ahead with 15 minutes left, only for Blair Henderson to level things up. Aaron Arnott, though, struck in stoppage time to leave Rose two points behind Forfar, who battled to a goalless draw at third-placed Edinburgh City. Play-off hopefuls Elgin beat Stranraer 3-0 and Clyde ran out 4-1 winners at Stirling. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The race for the Championship title will go down to the wire after a brace from Robbie Muirhead earned a fourth straight league win for Livingston who beat bottom-of-the-table Hamilton 3-0. The striker put the Lions ahead from the penalty spot and doubled their advantage before Tete Yengi wrapped up the win to keep their race for the title alive. Peterhead's Peter Pawlett celebrates after scoring to make it 1-0 against East Fife. It turned out to be the winner. | SNS Group The victory means Livingston are now level on 70 points with Falkirk, who sit at the top of the standings on goal difference, ahead of the final round of fixtures on Friday. Ayr United remain in the mix for the play-offs after coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Queen's Park. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jamie Murphy put Ayr ahead, but Seb Drozd soon levelled before Roddy MacGregor put the Spiders ahead. Mark McKenzie then snatched a point to keep the Honest Men third in the table. Raith Rovers missed the chance to move into the play-off spots after they drew 1-1 with Morton. Josh Mullin cancelled out Grant Gillespie's penalty to earn a point, but Raith are now sat two points behind Partick Thistle outside of the top four. Strugglers Airdrieonians also picked up a point following a goalless draw with Dunfermline. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In League One, Annan slumped to a 3-1 defeat at relegated Dumbarton, confirming their place in the relegation play-offs. Ryan Blair put the home side ahead before half-time, with Annan seeing defender Scott Hooper sent off soon after the restart for a second caution. Although Tommy Goss equalised on the hour, goals from Tony Wallace and James Hilton settled matters. At the other end of the table, Cove Rangers confirmed their play in the promotion play-offs after a 2-2 draw with Kelty Hearts at Balmoral Stadium. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Goals from Adam Emslie and Mitch Megginson, from the spot, had seemingly put Rangers in control, only for the visitors to hit back with two goals in the space of seven minutes just after the hour from Craig Johnston and Ross Cunningham. Queen of South saw off play-off rivals Stenhousemuir 2-0 at Palmerston Park to also make sure of their top-four spot. Inverness beat champions Arbroath 3-0, which mathematically secured their place in League One next season.
