McGinn relieved to be back after devastation of missing Hampden trip

Motherwell captain Paul McGinn is relieved to be back in action after being a frustrated spectator during his three-month injury lay-off.

The Scotland cap appeared off the bench in the last two games but is ready to start when the Steelmen visit Hibs on Saturday.

"I feel pretty good," the 34-year-old said. "I'm relieved to be back. It's pretty frustrating and just glad to be out there and help. I hate watching. I can't stand it. I'm not a great spectator, I never really enjoy all that much.

"I've got two young kids, they help keep me very busy. Apart from that, just make sure you're doing all the right things to get back, especially given I'm at the tail end of my career, then you need to really make sure you're right."

The right-back admitted it was "devastating" to miss Motherwell's League Cup semi-final against Rangers which saw them lose narrowly after taking the lead.

"We were in very good form at that time as well. Just really frustrating," added.

"I thought we were going to go over the line and again, it's nail-biting watching that and there's nothing you can do."

In his absence, the armband was taken by 18-year-old Lennon Miller before the midfielder was also sidelined by injury.

"He did really well," McGinn said. "It's not an easy one to take on board and I think Lennon leads by just how he plays. That's maybe a wee bit similar to me.

"I've maybe got more experience than him and can talk to folk a bit more but if you're playing well and leading the team by playing well, then that's what everyone wants."