A painter works on a mural of John McGinn on the side of a house
A 25-foot mural in honour of Aston Villa captain John McGinn is being painted in his hometown in Scotland.
Street art dedicated to the Scotland star is being painted on a building in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, on the side of a superfan’s home.
It will take 10 days to complete, with the finish date expected next week.
A team of five painters has worked on the project and more than 60 brushes and 100 litres of paint have been used.
Organised by Barr’s Irn-Bru, homeowners may nominate their exterior walls for a free football makeover ahead of the World Cup to demonstrate their dedication to Scotland’s most beloved footballers.
McGinn is part of Scotland’s squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America this June, having played 85 times for the national side and scoring 20 goals.
It also comes after John McGinn captained Aston Villa to victory in the Europa League final against Freiburg on 20 May, ending Villa's 44-year wait for a European trophy.
Lesley Reynolds, 59, and Paul Patterson, 63, offered their home for the project.
Ms Reynolds said: “John McGinn is a hero to many – but no more so than here in Clydebank.
“This is where it all started for him. He’s gone from playing football in the local park to helping lead Scotland to the biggest stage there is.
“When I heard that there was the opportunity to make over our house as a mural for him, we didn’t even think twice."
McGinn said: “The mural is absolutely top class. It’s surreal to see myself on the side of someone’s house, especially in my hometown.
“I have fond memories growing up on these streets, so it really does mean a lot."
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