About Pat McGinlay
Born 1967. Pat McGinlay is a British association football player.
Patrick McGinlay (born 30 May 1967) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and is best known for his two spells at Hibernian.
McGinlay grew up in the Partick area of Glasgow and was an outstanding schoolboy player, captaining St Peter's Boys School in Partick and playing for St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in Jordanhill and Bearsden Boys Club. Though many Scottish clubs were watching his performances as a centre forward, he began his career as an apprentice with English club Blackpool
In 1993, he was signed by Celtic, the club he supported as a child, With the cash raised from selling McGinlay, Burns bought Tosh McKinlay – one of McGinlay's old St Peters Boys teammates – from Hearts.
McGinlay rejoined Hibs for a fee of £420,000 on 1 November 1994. He remained at Easter Road for six seasons,
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Who is Pat McGinlay?
Scottish footballer (born 1967)
When was Pat McGinlay born?
Pat McGinlay was born on 30 May 1967 in Partick.
What is Pat McGinlay's occupation?
Pat McGinlay is an association football player.
What nationality is Pat McGinlay?
Pat McGinlay is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pat McGinlay. https://biography.guide/pat-mcginlay/
MLA: "Pat McGinlay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pat-mcginlay/.
Chicago: "Pat McGinlay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pat-mcginlay/.
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