Why isn't he in the squad for tonight's match?
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Why isn't he in the squad for tonight's match?
because he has done nothin in preseason for Wigan yetQuote:
Originally Posted by Fergie's Son
More to confirm his eligibility.
Under the new rules, a full friendly doesn't lock you down, only a competitive fixture will.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fergie's Son
I don't think McCarthy's loyalty is in doubt anymore and he's happy to play at under-age level for us until he's ready.
absolutely no issue with thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Fergie's Son
Not in the squad again? Hope he doesn't sit in the stands all year.
what do ya mean again??? That was their first game of the season.Hes 18, just joined a new club and hasnt been heavily involved in preseason due to his fitness, why not give him a couple of months before expecting too much from himQuote:
Originally Posted by Crosby87
Sounds like he's coming back from injury anyway with Martinez talking about easing him into training.
I don't think it's an injury- I just read somewhere that Martinez said his fitness wasn't high enough for the Premier League.Quote:
Originally Posted by eirebhoy
Maybe he had a lazy summer and just didn't show up in top condition? I doubt Hamilton had top level fitness trainers anyway.
that's harsh, he was fit enough to play more than 40 times last season. You wouldn't survive in the SPL if you weren't able to run for the length of the game, it's fast and furious stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
I heard he's been laying into the Buckfast and deep fried Mars bars all summer ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
Surely if he wanted to up his fitness he wouldn't have him on light training though.Quote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
"James has had a very light pre-season so far and at the moment he is not ready to play in an 11-on-11 situation."
That doesn't state he was doing light training it implies he's had a light pre-season which I'd imagine refers to the fact he hasn't played any games.Quote:
Originally Posted by eirebhoy
No, he's been drinking stout and eating Taytos.Quote:
Originally Posted by kennedmc
Not in the squad either tonight. Martinez is a good manager and I reckon he will develop McCarthy as a player this season. The lad is very young and away from home for the first time, could be a while before we see him in first team action.
if he's in or around the first team in the new year then he might force his way into Traps plans if we are going to South Africa...
On the bench today against Man Utd, here we go, good luck...
Just came on, with roughly 20 mins to go. 3 goals down so no pressure for him.
Just got robbed by Gibson who hit a trademark wonderstrike, the future Irish midfield right there:DQuote:
Originally Posted by elroy
gibson on for united tooQuote:
Originally Posted by elroy
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last 20 mins of the game was very disjointed with many stoppages in play. gibson was on the ball a few times and had one good shot from long range that tested kirkland. dont think mccarthy touched the ball.