Other than that he has been very good. Lots of good passes, short and long and was central to a lot of Wigans good play in the first half.
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Other than that he has been very good. Lots of good passes, short and long and was central to a lot of Wigans good play in the first half.
At fault for their 4th too, very slack pass at the top of the Wigan box...
Oh dear, gave the ball away on the edge of his own box for United's fourth. Cracking finish though. He's generally played OK but those are two awful errors. Roberto Martinez will be very disappointed with him and will convey it in a reasonable and understated manner.
Is it an urban myth that Ronan Keating (self elected President of Ireland) actually contacted the McCarthy family (his Mum I think?) upon James declaring for us and congratulated him on behalf of us (the little people)?
Where in Gods name did you hear that?
http://www.bigsoccer.com/community/t...debut.1350959/
Well how about that. Doesn't say anything about him saying things on behalf of the Irish nation though.
hmmmm the cynic in me.....and im not on about ronan keating before ppl get lost.
Nice article about James' father and his motivation in playing well for us! Puts the issue of poppy wearing into context!
http://www.independent.ie/breaking-n...t-3290909.html
Some interesting concluding paragraphs there.
Which players have turned down the opportunity to play because of disagreements with Trap?Quote:
Several players have turned down the opportunity to play for their country, whether it be due to retirement, or because of disagreements with the Italian, and reports continue to circulate about a breakdown in relationship between the 73-year-old and his players.
But that is then followed up by McCarthy coming out in clear support of Trap's methods and communication:
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Trapattoni's apparent reluctance to draft in some of Ireland's rising stars has also caused consternation, but McCarthy remains fully behind the man at the helm. "I think he's the right man," McCarthy said. "He has achieved so much for Ireland. The result against Germany wasn't acceptable, but I think he will kick us on again.
"He will blend the kids in gradually. He won't just throw everyone in. He can't. That's not the right thing to do. His communication is fine. We all understand what we need to do and what we have to."
Players have either retired or refused a call up.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Could be referring to just one player who turned down the opportunity to play because of disagreements with Trap, obvious one is Gibson.
Gibson specified disappointment over the Euros as his reasoning for declining selection, did he not? That did come via Trap, mind, so may have been slightly coloured. Did Gibson ever say he'd had a disagreement with Trap or are we drawing our own conclusions?Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Mostly rumours that came out during the euros about an argument that they had. If I recall, Trap was questioning his fitness levels and Gibson confronted Trap after the Spain game. There was also a newspaper article I believe, that had a Gibson 'source' describing the animosity between the pair in the euros.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
I think reading between the lines it's fairly clear it's his personal disappointment at not being given a game. Foley used the disappointment line too for a while when it was clear he just won't play for Trap (and likely won't play for any future manager either).Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
What makes you say this CD? I had just assumed he had issues with the present set up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
I think future managers will think very hard about whether to select an average player who has previously quit the national team.
It's pretty obvious that Gibson disagreed with Trap's team selection at the Euros.
Therefore one can say Gibson had a disagreement with Trap :)
McCarthy is coming out cleaner than the milky bar kid, these days.
We are in agreement that you are out of sync and have posted in the wrong thread? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Scores for Wigan against QPR.
And another. Call him up!
On for a hat-trick now....
His first was supposed to be a bit good.
First time he has scored 2 in a game since Dec 1909.
Was that back when he played for Young Boys?Quote:
Originally Posted by tricky_colour
Good game for McCarthy today.
That's poor form to be fair. Don't call him up, Trap.Quote:
Originally Posted by tricky_colour
Against some minnows called Newton Heath.
I think he has gone 69 games with out a goal and then scores 2 in the same game!!!
Bit like buses you wait forever and then 2 turn up at the same time.
Highly original and thought provoking contribution from yourself there tricky. Good man. Go again man ....Quote:
Originally Posted by tricky_colour
Both his goals were very good: http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/wigan-2-qpr-2/
I was out with my mate at the weekend. He hadn't scored in a while, but ended up pulling two girls in the same night. I said to him, "Just like buses". He said, "Yeah, you wait ages and then two come along at once". I said, "No, those women, they look like buses".Quote:
Originally Posted by tricky_colour
Ba-Dum-Chh!
From the Guardian's 10 Talking Points. Considering midfield was our weakest point only a few months ago, to now have McCarthy and Gibson playing like they are....it's just great. :)McCarthy the midfield maestro
Roberto Martinez rarely criticises his players but there were reasons why he was particularly effusive in his praise of James McCarthy on Saturday. The midfielder's two goals were his stand-out contributions but his passing was typically excellent and he was the most composed player in an often frantic game. "I think technically it is difficult to find a better player," said Martinez. "You probably saw a more eye-catching display when he was on the ball and when he drove forward it was quite impressive. From a technical point of view he can play in any team in the world and he will do one day." Keeping hold of the Ireland international is a priority in January and, as an unworried Martinez said, even Cristiano Ronaldo had his price. Richard Jolly
Standards must be maintained ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yard of Pace
As I said the key thing for me is the scarcity of his goals, I just looked at Glenn Whelan's record, and if I am correct he has scored just 1 in his last 126 games.
OK maybe scoring goals is not their job but I'd still expect a few more goals from them.
Keith Andrews did get 12 in total last season tough, that's a goal every 4 games. However all but 1 were in the Championship.
But that was a big one that Whelan scored Tricky!
PS Did anyone read about how the Serbian gov't says there is a vampire on the loose in one of their towns?
WTF?
James McCarthy >>> Serbian vampire
Looks like scud missile isn't dead after all.
Martinez's comments in the paper today lifted my soul. He said he'll be challenging for titles one day, there's no two ways about it. Will be great to see an Irish player fulfill his full potential and hopefully when it happens we can again say we have one of the best midfielders in Europe in our side.
I think he is good.
But i have not see anything to merit all the hype that he can be world class. Hopefully he will prove me wrong.
Where's all this hype?
Martinez (his manager) confidently predicts that McCarthy, one day will be good enough to get into an EPL team that is challenging for the title.
Martinez has been hyping him to the last for ages now. Gareth Barry and John Obi Mikel are in teams challenging for titles but I get the impression that Martinez has Mac on a much higher pedestal than that. I'm a big McCarthy fan but I think Paul has a point that those kind of comments might not be completely justified yet. Then again Martinez works with him every day so let's hope he's spot on!
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Originally Posted by Roberto Martinez
Haven’t see a lot of Wigan myself this season so can’t really comment but John Giles was saying recently that he saw him in a game on the tv and he had never seen a player pass the ball sideways and backwards but never forwards in his life.