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Only saw highlights, but have spoken to some lads i'd normally trust on these matters, and said Mccarthy showed lots of energy, box to box, but good ball play also. Didnt see that myself but didnt see the whole game. UTD fans though so maybe they think when UTD get beaten then automatically the opposition play better than they really did...
If true, good to hear, but UTD were so poor in midfield, so perhaps, made look better than he really was.
I'm still pretty sure that a midfield made up of any 3 of McCarthy, Whelan, Andrews and Gibson, flanked by any of or good wide players would be a formidable unit. Only problem is who'd lead the line. One solution could be to deploy Walters or Long wide right with a license to move inside, using Duff on the left.
Man U were poor in the first half, Rooney was poor throughout and after he was replaced by Nani, Utd's attacking play went into overdrive.
When a full back (who almost never scores) knocks in an incredible goal from 35m out, we can say he was lucky, when a regular goalscorer does it, we can say it was an incredible goal.
When McCarthy has played to that level for the most part of this season for Wigan, we can say that his performance last night was due to his inherent ability and not the poor performance of the opposition.
McCarthy is capable of being a box to box player but he is not given that role for Wigan and definitely not last night. When he did get forward last night in the first half and Wigan lost possession, they were left badly exposed through the middle. James rarely left his post after Wigan went a goal up.
Atmosphere and some of game pattern, reminded me of Ireland v Holland 2001.
from what I saw that's what I felt too.funny thing is I thought I read on bbc that Ferguson said leaving wellbeck up on his own too early was the wrong decision so thought he meant even for the possession they had they didnt do enough to win because he was isolated and no real clear cut chances.
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Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Didn't really see any of it, but maybe Man U were made to look play bad by Wigan?
Incidently when I saw the fixture I fancied having a bet on Wigan, the only thing that put me off was
the fact Wigan were not bottom of the table, bottom club beating top always seems to be a good bet.
Not sure what price I would have got on the win. Probably 7-1.
I note it is Wolves V Man City on the 22nd, you can get 9-1 on that. Should be 100-1!!
McCarthy played the full 90 minutes in Wigan's 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates tonight. Two excellent results for Wigan in recent days that might go a long way towards helping them maintain their Premier League status.
This was from the live BBC updates:
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Wigan's James McCarthy has done more than anyone to break up Arsenal's rhythm tonight, covering so much ground in the Latics midfield.
I had a few doubts about the defensive side of his game but I thought he done very well tonight.
Yeah, James had a good game, had Rosicky by the balls. He put plenty of weight on the pass backs to the goalie this time.
Caldwell motm though, he was a rock out there. Sammon again came on late and was a constant thorn.
Saw the result pop up there but didn't see the game. Was going to ask how McCarthy did. I've been underestimating this Wigan lot - had 'em down as relegation fodder these past two seasons.
Wigan have been superb in their last few games. Victories over Liverpool, MU & Arsenal and were robbed against Chelsea. That's title form :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sullivinho
Very neat interception around the 70 minute mark to take the ball off Walcott and deny him a break from a Wigan corner. Sky Sports said he was full of running in the first half.
Wigan in good shape to stay up now, only a point behind Villa and five points clear of 18th
Saw a bit of it, second half good team performance, at one point McCarthy played a pass which looked pretty dangerous to
me ie very close to being cut, however it was not cut out so maybe it just shows confidence.
Sammon played well when he came on, put himself about a bit. Great result for Wigan though.
Disgusting to think that Trapattoni rates Green ahead of him
Even at the start of the season, Wigan always looked too good for the drop. They play some great football but they lack the couple of outstanding players other teams have that turn losses into wins.
On the evidence of tonight, one the best players we have...
A player that can retain possession under pressure...
Gibson disappeared in the 2ns half against Liverpool..
McCarthy's a better player and don't mention Green who is absolute rubbish...
Mid season they were playing cráp and at times worse than that. That game that had Dave Whelan in a frenzy was possibly one of the most insipid performances of the season by any EPL team. It was awful to to watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
From the context of those depths, Martinez has done an amazing job to keep plugging away at the style of play he wants them to play.
There's no easy choices for Trap now, considering how well James is playing the type of game Trap wants him to play.
Wigan are going to name a stand after Roberto Martinez, it's going to be called the Harry Houdini stand.
McCarthy made the interception which lead to the goal, indeed he headed it clear first and then intercepted a second Arsenal
attack turning it into a Wigan break and goal.
hasnt been rubbish for us at all. no world beater but put the same player in a premier lge jersey and people wouldnt give out about him half as much as they do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Condex
green is actually far more mobile than whelan
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Originally Posted by jbyrne