James McCarthy M free agent b.1990

**Noelys Guitar** · 05/02/2011, 6:42 PM

How many players in the Premiership can score or even attempt a goal like that. Great goal. Definetely a touch of the Bergkamp/Frank Worthington about it.

**Drumcondra 69er** · 05/02/2011, 7:11 PM

Brilliant goal, hope he's available for Tuesday.....

**tricky_colour** · 05/02/2011, 7:44 PM

first goal here.
http://www.soccernirvana.com/browse-...os-1-date.html
not to difficult but nicely taken.

Second goal,
http://www.soccernirvana.com/epl/wig...60508e4a2.html
Maybe the same as already posted here.

**theworm2345** · 05/02/2011, 9:29 PM

I don't know why, but this whole incident reminds me of this kid...he's been waiting too long, gets injured right before the thing he's been waiting for, but rebounds (as hopefully McCarthy will do Tuesday)...I think the kid even looks like him a bit and has the same name.

Maybe I'm just crazy.

**irishultra** · 05/02/2011, 10:18 PM

bit of an overreaction with the goal guys it was good but i had visions of him flicking it over the blackburn defenders head before pinging it into the net....nice goal but not exactly goal of the month stuff

**paul_oshea** · 05/02/2011, 10:20 PM

He loves sliding around in the mud our James.that was decent skill (not lucky but sometimes that won't come off especially dryer conditions)but i thought the instinct to get it into the corner was better.

**Sullivinho** · 05/02/2011, 10:20 PM

He's shown a few deft touches in games lately. I didn't realise he was so skillful. Does a lot of defensive running too. It'l be a sickener if he doesn't make tuesday.

**Charlie Darwin** · 05/02/2011, 10:26 PM

The only other player I've seen do something like that recently is Elmander, who's got brilliant technique for a big lump of a man.

**irishultra** · 05/02/2011, 10:53 PM

i heard he signed 4 chelsea and will join them in summer

**geysir** · 06/02/2011, 10:46 AM

Possibly the 6 blackburn defenders got stuck in the muck but the beauty of the goal was that James made it look so simple.

**Eirambler** · 06/02/2011, 4:41 PM

McCarthy has pulled out of the squad due to 'tiredness' (not injury). Not exactly a display of commitment to the team or anything...and unlikely to please Trap either.

**Colbert Report** · 06/02/2011, 4:46 PM

I think SkStu said this when the squad was first announced. There's more to this story than meets the eye.

**musicinmouth** · 06/02/2011, 4:47 PM

Really disappointing. If it's true that the reason is "tiredness", that seems very strange.

Keane out too.

**Paddy Garcia** · 06/02/2011, 5:54 PM

Gerard injured, but turning up for England anyway.

Then again McCarthy call up an afterthought and ignored previously.

**tetsujin1979** · 06/02/2011, 6:04 PM

Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia

Gerard injured, but turning up for England anyway.

Then again McCarthy call up an afterthought and ignored previously.

Gerrard's out of the England game: http://www.football365.com/story/0,1...733886,00.html

**Paddy Garcia** · 06/02/2011, 6:14 PM

Yes, thats the point I was making. He still intends to join the squad.

Sorry - was unclear.

**geysir** · 06/02/2011, 6:19 PM

Gerrard is not joining up with the squad per se. Reports say he is mandated to turn up in order for his injury to be assessed.

**AlaskaFox** · 06/02/2011, 6:35 PM

From the horse's (Trap's) mouth:
“McCarthy was someone I spoke of who could play two positions, in midfield or behind the striker. Sure, I am disappointed that he is not with us but the Wigan physio says it is better that he stays at home after coming back from an injury.”
http://greenscene.me/2011/02/keane-m...ireland-squad/

**dr_peepee** · 06/02/2011, 6:40 PM

What in the name of jayzus is going in here?? Strange... Is he waiting til after the Carling Cup thing before throwing his lot in with Scotland?? Is he sayin in so many words that he doesn't want to be involved whilst Trap is in charge... The "tiredness" thing is a definitive jab at someone if you ask me. I'd say there's less subtle ways to remove yourself from squads...

Edit: The Green Scene article said he was pulled and the McCarthy was gutted so maybe I'm over reacting..

**Paddy Garcia** · 06/02/2011, 6:43 PM

Thanks for the link - also that McCarthy is gutted (sorry to miss out on the squad as opposed to a description of his injury).

Funny seeing an Irish player in a West Ham shirt on that link - I keep thinking it must be Villa!