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Nah, every player that made the Celtic bench last night more than deserve it on their pre-season form. McCourt was good against Spurs but the others were on the edge of a starting place in the 1st team.Quote:
Originally Posted by EalingGreen
McCourt will make it at Celtic. McGinn has no chance. Extremely limited player, imo.
Bout as unexpected as the glens not having a fixture to fulfil in the same competition that night :pQuote:
Originally Posted by EalingGreen
See McGinn has been called up for NI squad today. Surprised he has made it ahead of McCourt who looks a lot closer to a first team place at Celtic.
Think McCourt is out of the picture now he didnt have a great game against scotland B, i wonder did anything happen with him and worthington during that matchQuote:
Originally Posted by third policeman
Don't know about McCourt, although I agree it looks odd. Worthy has shown a willingness to throw in kids and Irish League part-timers instead of English D2 regulars on quite a few occasions recently.Quote:
Originally Posted by Flexy
Regarding McGinn and McCourt, I think we may be guilty of (incorrectly) comparing them directly with each other, since they both came from Derry and went to Celtic etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gather round
Whereas I suspect NW may have considered McCourt with a view to his stepping straight into the team, on the strength of his age, experience and undoubted ability, but has since thought better of it (fitness? attitude?).
Whereas he doesn't see McGinn as being First XI material just yet, but perhaps offers the potential to develop into a first teamer in 2 or 3 years time.
In that respect, I'd say McGinn bears better comparison with Ryan McGivern (Man.City reserve) or Andy Little (Rangers 1st team fringe), in that NW looks to be fast-tracking those two in a similar fashion in the medium term?
If so, then it has to be good news for McGinn (and possibly bad for McCourt), since NW knows exactly what he wants (or is plain stubborn, if you're not a fan of his!).
Moreover, with the intense interest he shows in the under-age players, right down to Youth* level, NW is also thinking in the long-term, i.e. even beyond the likes of McGinn, McGivern and Little.
* - Shane Duffy appears to be an example of that long-term vision, I'd say.
In a Celtic context, what Eirebhoy said.
And based on what a pal from Derry says who knows the family, he doesn't think PMcC. would be obviously bothered in playing for, er, the North.
Whereas NMcG seems to better fit the 'profile' wanted by Nigel Worthington.
That would be something different to what Paddy himself has said in the press.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
For example, he said this after his cameo appearance against San Marino earlier this year:
"Getting the international call-up was a bonus to my season. I'd hoped that I would be given the chance again to play for Northern Ireland but I had to be patient," he said.
"I really enjoyed it and want to win more caps. I'm only 25 so have time on my side.
However, if he isn't bothered, perhaps he will do the right thing and say so - then Northern Ireland move on without him.
Get the feeling that McCorut isn't bothered about anything. Could easily see him living out of a whiskey bottle
based on nothing other than scruffiness of course
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Originally Posted by Dodge
:D
But - he's had a tidy haircut.
Think you are probably right EG about NW thinking long term. McCourt is such an enigma, saw him score a goal for Celtic reserves last season on Celtic TV where he beat three men on the byline one after the other. It will be interesting to see whether either get much of a look in this season as Mowbray seems intent on playing Maloney and McGeady in wide the positions.
As for McCourt not being bothered about beoing overlooked by NI, it begs the question why did he elect to play for them? He could have done a Gibson.
Think it was a question of not being able to when first called up, despite being an Irish citizen.Quote:
Originally Posted by third policeman
And also not being deemed 'good enough' by Ireland either....
I am sure one of his family members, who posts on here, will come along and put that suggestion to bed.......Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
Is there any match he won't make this type of successful run in? :) He did it twice against Man City today setting up excellent chances. This 2nd one in particular was brilliant. 4 players beaten in an instant. He just does it so instinctively. Didn't misplace a pass all game in his central role. He'd be a star for Northern Ireland if given the chance.Quote:
Originally Posted by third policeman
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...ls/8198628.stm
Just noticed this on the BBC, sounds like he has a future for NI.
After the Ireland match highlights on RTÉ I caught the last bit of the N.I. highlights. McGinn came off the bench and was the most lively player on the park. Fantastic player with a great attitude. I hope his future with Celtic is a positive one.Quote:
Originally Posted by superfrank
Aye, he did well- taking men on from both wings and even dropping deep to pick up possession from the defence.Quote:
Originally Posted by Predator
Unlikely to start in remaining qualifiers, but could be an impact sub.
Looks like McGinn has a bright future.
Starts for Celtic today
He did really well apparently god Celtic's man of the match, well done and great for Irish football as a whole. Also think the Norn Ireland fans really like him too.Quote:
Originally Posted by gustavo