Paddy McCarthy

[eagleforlife]

A few quotes from the Palace forums:

"McCarthy – 9 What a goal! Probably the best live goal I have ever seen, put in a very solid performance at the back".

"McCarthy: 10 - I HAVE to say that..I mean GOAL OF THE SEASON HELLO?!!!"

"Mcarthy goal, worth the entrance money alone".

"Warnock said that McCarthy broke his nose but soldiered on regardless. Deserves a 10 for that and the goal".

"We also had commitment. Paddy McCarthy broke his nose and he was super to carry on like he did".

"If you weren't there make sure you see McCarthy's goal, superb, had goal written all over it, 40 yards? more like 45".

"McCarthy MoM for that goal and playing on with a broken nose (quiz question for the future ... most number of different numbered shirts worn by a Palace player in a match)".

"McCarthy – 9, MOTM. What a goal. It was one of thoes moments when you could not quite believe what had just happened. He also was solid throughout at the back. Looks a snip at £500,000".

"McCarthy hero - incredible goal and played most of the match with a broken nose. Have to give him MOM".

"McCarthy - 9.5 - MOM".

"Macca 8/9 - what a goal !! and very good in the air".

"What a strike by McCarthy. Think most of us were in shock when it hit the net".

"As for McCarthy's goal, well to be honest i think it took a few seconds for it to sink in what had actually happend before going nuts".

"McCarthy's goal was AMAZING, goal of he season no doubt for me!"

"McCarthy - 8, Great goal, won everything in the air, PLAYED 80MINS WITH A BROKEN NOSE".

"McCarthy - 8".

[gufcfan]

If anyone finds the video of it online, i'd appreciate a link...

[the doc]

Yet another Irish player playing well, but still Trapp continues to pick the limited McShane and Bruce.

[Razors left peg]

Yet another Irish player playing well, but still Trapp continues to pick the limited McShane and Bruce.

McShane is playing well in much more successful team than McCarthy this season.I dont agree with all Traps decisions but theres no need for constant nit picking at him either. Paddy McCarthy is a good pro and he maybe could do a job for us, but he is seriously lacking in pace and that would probably get exploited at international level. He is having a decent career for himself but not every Irish player playing in England is gonna be good enough for International level.... I dont rate Bruce either, but I dont think a choice between Bruce and Paddy McCarthy is gonna be the difference between us qualifying and not

[tetsujin1979]

Yet another Irish player playing well, but still Trapp continues to pick the limited McShane and Bruce.

To be fair, McCarthy was called into the B team for the Nottingham Forest game, but had to pull out with an injury

[mark12345]

McShane v McCarthy

You make the point that McCarthy is short on pace. That's fine but McShane is definitely not the answer. Even with Hull winning more than their fair share of games McShane's poor positioning and worse distribution are there for all to see. Can't believe he still commands a place in the Irish set up.

[Razors left peg]

McShane v McCarthy

You make the point that McCarthy is short on pace. That's fine but McShane is definitely not the answer. Even with Hull winning more than their fair share of games McShane's poor positioning and worse distribution are there for all to see. Can't believe he still commands a place in the Irish set up.

Im far from McShanes biggest fan, but can you honestly make an arguement from seeing Paddy McCarthy enough times that he is better than McShane and should be in the squad ahead of him.Im not tryin to knock McCarthy because like I said it seems like he is a good pro, but at the moment McShane has the edge on him in Traps eyes and realistically McCathy isnt really gonna add much at the moment to an Irish squad

[Colbert Report]

If McCarthy wants to be considered, he needs to be playing at a level higher than the Championship. McShane is a donkey but in fairness he plays ninety Premiership minutes for Hull on a weekly basis.

[butcher]

If McCarthy wants to be considered, he needs to be playing at a level higher than the Championship. McShane is a donkey but in fairness he plays ninety Premiership minutes for Hull on a weekly basis.

Did a bit of twiddleing wit my football manager game, which ended up with me signing him for galway united.....He's a trojan in the heart of defence but still no sign of him getting a international call-up althou it is League of Ireland and Stan is still manager of Iteland in it haha

[tetsujin1979]

McCarthy's goal against Derby online here: http://www.football.virginmedia.com/page/Football/Championship/VideoIndex/0,,12555,00.html?mvnAssetId=3271824
Only available in the UK though

Cracking shot, even to attempt it so early in the game shows massive confidence in his ability to strike the ball. I've seen him take a few free kicks as well, and he does hit the ball hard.

Watched the Palace game last night, was a decent game, all but over after half an hour though. Scannell ran about a bit, but was tightly marked. This gave Kuqi a lot of space to play in, and he opened the scoring. McCarthy was solid in defence, but seemed to be playing a little further forward than the other centre half.

Scannell's getting a run in the side now after losing his spot earlier in the season. He was substituted for Ifill, who scored about 10 minutes after coming on.

[bohsRap]

Yet another Irish player playing well, but still Trapp continues to pick the limited McShane and Bruce.

Do you watch him play or are you basing his form on him scoring one goal?

[irishfan86]

From what I know of him he's steady enough, but lacks the pace to be a top defender.

The lack of pace and a bit of a nasty streak means he gets a fair amount of cards as well.

Not sure I'd be championing his cause, but I wouldn't be averse to bringing him in to a friendly or B squad to have a look at him.

[tetsujin1979]

The lack of pace and a bit of a nasty streak means he gets a fair amount of cards as well.
That's a little unfair, he's definitely improved his discipline. Only 3 yellows this season, he only had one this time last season (although he was out of the Charlton side from September until early December) and picked up 6 in total.
I think it was the previous seasons at Leicester that earned him that reputation (8 bookings and a sending off in 2006/2007, 12 bookings and 2 reds in 2005/2006) but it's clear to see that he has improved that side of his game. For a Neil Warnock player, it's even more impressive.

[irishfan86]

Good to see he's smartened up a bit then. As I say, I'm not ruling him out, and I hope he can become good enough to increase our depth at centre-half, but I'm just saying that we shouldn't be judging potential centre-halfs based on a once in a lifetime wonder-goal.

[rambler14]

A few quotes from the Palace forums:

"McCarthy – 9 What a goal! Probably the best live goal I have ever seen, put in a very solid performance at the back".

"McCarthy: 10 - I HAVE to say that..I mean GOAL OF THE SEASON HELLO?!!!"

"Mcarthy goal, worth the entrance money alone".

"Warnock said that McCarthy broke his nose but soldiered on regardless. Deserves a 10 for that and the goal".

"We also had commitment. Paddy McCarthy broke his nose and he was super to carry on like he did".

"If you weren't there make sure you see McCarthy's goal, superb, had goal written all over it, 40 yards? more like 45".

"McCarthy MoM for that goal and playing on with a broken nose (quiz question for the future ... most number of different numbered shirts worn by a Palace player in a match)".

"McCarthy – 9, MOTM. What a goal. It was one of thoes moments when you could not quite believe what had just happened. He also was solid throughout at the back. Looks a snip at £500,000".

"McCarthy hero - incredible goal and played most of the match with a broken nose. Have to give him MOM".

"McCarthy - 9.5 - MOM".

"Macca 8/9 - what a goal !! and very good in the air".

"What a strike by McCarthy. Think most of us were in shock when it hit the net".

"As for McCarthy's goal, well to be honest i think it took a few seconds for it to sink in what had actually happend before going nuts".

"McCarthy's goal was AMAZING, goal of he season no doubt for me!"

"McCarthy - 8, Great goal, won everything in the air, PLAYED 80MINS WITH A BROKEN NOSE".

"McCarthy - 8".

WGElFKpzFlE

It's the 1st goal not the 2nd.

[tetsujin1979]

massive bump for this thread, Holloway expects Paddy to be back in the Palace side in three weeks: http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/McCarthy-closing-return-injury/story-19948928-detail/story.html

[Yard of Pace]

Could anyone name a list of players that really probably deserved at least one full cap for Ireland but never did?

[DannyInvincible]

Could anyone name a list of players that really probably deserved at least one full cap for Ireland but never did?

Joe Lapi... Oh, wait.

[tricky_colour]

WGElFKpzFlE

It's the 1st goal not the 2nd.


Both goals are the same of course, one is a mirror image of the other!

[Fixer82]

Could anyone name a list of players that really probably deserved at least one full cap for Ireland but never did?
Would love to see this list....can't think of any off top of my head. Can think of a few that didn't deserve a cap alright

[SkStu]

Could anyone name a list of players that really probably deserved at least one full cap for Ireland but never did?

I'd say Matthew Rush former West Ham player. Made 2 "B" appearances iirc that I went to back in mid-90's and was excellent in one in particular against Wales. I'll throw in Kwame Ampadu too if for no other reason to give the list more of a list feel.

[gastric]

Martin Keown, Wayne Rooney, George Best among others.

[Supreme feet]

For the sake of throwing out names, I'll say Richie Partridge, Michael Reddy, Jason Gavin, Sean Thornton, Gareth Whalley, Willo Flood and these days Owen Garvan and Chris McCann.

[Yard of Pace]

Some good ones in there. I always thought Lee Trundle was worth a shot. I know he never made the EPL but he had ridiculous skill, could score and create plenty of goals and could have offered something completely different at a time when we didn't have great striking options. He was mad keen to play for us too, iirc.

Slightly off-topic...I was having a look at the line up for the B game against Scotland in 2006 (McCarthy played in that) and noticed that Lewis Emanuel (who I thought was decent that night) was arrested and remanded for armed robbery in June this year. He's only 30.

[BonnieShels]

Yet another Irish player playing well, but still Trapp continues to pick the limited McShane and Bruce.

The doc criticising Trap?

I just want this highlighted. :)

[Kingdom]

A smokescreen.

[paul_oshea]

Some good ones in there. I always thought Lee Trundle was worth a shot. I know he never made the EPL but he had ridiculous skill, could score and create plenty of goals and could have offered something completely different at a time when we didn't have great striking options. He was mad keen to play for us too, iirc.

Slightly off-topic...I was having a look at the line up for the B game against Scotland in 2006 (McCarthy played in that) and noticed that Lewis Emanuel (who I thought was decent that night) was arrested and remanded for armed robbery in June this year. He's only 30.

Where is the article about armed robbery? I remember this guys name.

[DannyInvincible]

Recall coming across Emanuel myself in Football Manager at one point. Don't think I ever called him up, mind. Suppose it was a lucky enough call; even though he was suspected of having a proper shot on him, he was later found out in possession: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-23930360


An ex-Bradford City footballer has admitted taking part in an armed robbery at a Post Office.

At Hull Crown Court, Lewis Emanuel, 29, pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of an imitation firearm.

He was one of two men wearing balaclavas who went into the Post Office in Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire, in May.

[Eminence Grise]

Hadn't heard that about Emanuel. I thought he looked decent in the B game too. Sad end to his career.

I always thought that Gary Kelly (son of Alan Snr) deserved a cap. Lee Power, too. Might be rose-tinted glasses, but I thought he had real potential at Norwich.

[Stuttgart88]

Lee Power is a complete wrong 'un by all accounts.

[tetsujin1979]

Derek Geary should have gotten a look in when he was in the Premier League with Sheffield United, all he got was a call up by Staunton that he had to turn down because of injuries.

[OwlsFan]

Derek Geary - there's a blast from the past. One of a handful of Irish players who played for both Sheffield clubs. I liked him as a player. A busy full back and good going forward. Didn't play for us because I think we were always well served at full back.

[Yard of Pace]

I think I remember Geary publically quizzing why he wasn't getting picked for squads too.

[Charlie Darwin]

I think I remember Geary publically quizzing why he wasn't getting picked for squads too.
#doesntknowimirish #whataclown

[CraftyToePoke]

Alan Dunne at Millwall maybe ? Even more so if he is a LB, is he ?

[Closed Account 2]

Sean Devine, Paddy Kohlmann, Gavin Mahon (in his Watford/QPR days), James O'Conner, Kevin Gallen (apparently wanted to play for us but Francis and McDonald said it would harm his career), Jay Tabb, Mark Yeates maybe (given Andy Keogh got in the sqaud). Hopefully Aidy White will get the call soon.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Paddy is on the bench this afternoon. Garvan doesn't make the matchday squad..

[tetsujin1979]

first appearance for McCarthy for Palace since April 2012!

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Realistically, I don't think Paddy has a chance of playing for Palace this season. Very disappointing not to see Garvan even on the bench. It would have been fairytale stuff after his prediction that he would outlast Holloway at Palace. Suppose he still did but it seems very much like a hollow victory at the moment.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/delaney-relishing-mccarthy-rivalry-at-palace-254898.html

Delaney welcomes competition from McCarthy.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Paddy starts at the heart of defence along with Damien Delaney this afternoon in the cup tie away to Wigan, having been sidelined for a year and a half. Unfortunately, Garvan doesn't even make the bench.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.slp.co.uk/sport.cfm?id=3565&headline=Paddy%20McCarthy:%20Injury%20was%20so%20b ad%20it%20hurt%20to%20sneeze

Paddy on his injury hell

I wonder how Crystal Palace's pursuit of Ivan Ramis and Scott Dann will affect his chances of making the 25?

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Neil Warnock is the new Crystal Palace manager. Warnock is the manager that signed Paddy for Palace. Could he get increased playing time this season?

[gastric]

Surprise, surprise, McCarthy being linked with a loan move to Bolton!

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/400570/SOCCERLINES-Forest-skipper-suffers-another-injury-Bolton-want-Palace-s-Paddy-McCarthy

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Exclusive-Crystal-Palace-offer-new-contract/story-22967049-detail/story.html

Set to be rewarded with a new contract. Bit of a surprise.

[gastric]

Signs on loan with Sheff Utd, a bit of a drop, but at least he will get regular football which should help his fitness.

http://www.southyorkshiretimes.co.uk/sport/local-sport/sheffield-united-blades-set-to-sign-crystal-palace-defender-paddy-mccarthy-on-loan-1-6875065

[gastric]

Scores on his home debut for Sheffield.

http://hltco.org/2014/10/12/paddy-mccarthy-scores-on-his-sheffield-united-home-debut/

[tetsujin1979]

back on the bench for Palace today after his loan ended, but will be returning to Sheffield United next week - Palace didn't want him cup tied

[CraftyToePoke]

Gone to Bolton for the rest of the season
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31819760

[tetsujin1979]

Linked with a permanent move to Wigan: http://the72.co.uk/36243/crystal-palace-defender-in-talks-with-wigan/#