James McClean M Wrexham b.1989

**tetsujin1979** · 04/04/2012, 8:13 PM

Originally Posted by tricky_colour

The fact Everton have won their last 5 games without conceding a goal is sure to go down well with Trap.
I have not seen a lot of him playing for Everton but I would imagine he is expected to play a defensive role?

Yeah, he sits quite deep, which allows Fellaini to push forward

**Charlie Darwin** · 04/04/2012, 8:14 PM

Yeah, I think Gibson's place in Poland is set in stone barring an injury.

**the bear** · 04/04/2012, 9:22 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Yeah, I think Gibson's place in Poland is set in stone barring an injury.

hopefully in the starting lineup over whelan

**Yard of Pace** · 05/04/2012, 9:16 AM

Originally Posted by the bear

hopefully in the starting lineup over whelan

I'd say there's more chance of me being employed as a deep-lying playmaker in the team than there is of Trap dropping Whelan.

**the bear** · 05/04/2012, 9:27 AM

Originally Posted by Yard of Pace

I'd say there's more chance of me being employed as a deep-lying playmaker in the team than there is of Trap dropping Whelan.

we could do with a yard of pace around the box

**BonnieShels** · 07/04/2012, 11:34 AM

Anyone got a decent stream for todays game v Spurs

**DannyInvincible** · 07/04/2012, 12:21 PM

Should get something here: http://lshunter.net/

**Carrigaline** · 07/04/2012, 1:20 PM

McClean has looked off the pace for the match today. Just have to wonder is he a bit tired after all the games he's had?

**BonnieShels** · 07/04/2012, 2:04 PM

Originally Posted by DannyInvincible

Should get something here: http://lshunter.net/

Cheers got one on First Row.

He looked knackered today. But still had a certain class about him.

**Predator** · 09/04/2012, 4:07 PM

How did he play today? Who was he up against, Hibbert or Neville?

**Carrigaline** · 09/04/2012, 4:13 PM

Originally Posted by Predator

How did he play today? Who was he up against, Hibbert or Neville?

He was up against Tony Hibbert, other than kicking a few Everton players, you wouldn't have known he was on the pitch. In fairness, his colleagues were pretty poor too.

**Predator** · 09/04/2012, 4:22 PM

Is that three games against Everton and three anonymous performances?

**Charlie Darwin** · 09/04/2012, 4:29 PM

I was surprised he played. O'Neill picked basically the same line-up that came through a tough game with Spurs two days ago. Everton's fresher legs seem to have made the difference. O'Neill was similarly guilty of not rotating his starting line-up at Villa, which is why they always slipped out of the top four in the final weeks of the season.

**DannyInvincible** · 16/04/2012, 11:44 AM

McClean interview with Dion Fanning in yesterday's Independent: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...p-3081196.html

**Sullivinho** · 16/04/2012, 9:14 PM

Had a read of that one yesterday, good insight into the fella's character. Fitness fanatic by the sound of it and doesn't touch a drop of drink. Had to laugh at the description of him comin' in from school, getting stuck into the football videogame and wondering where the evening went. Story of my teenage, 'Pro Evolution Soccer' addled life!

**Charlie Darwin** · 19/04/2012, 1:26 PM

Interesting.

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Marco Tardelli watched McClean on Saturday, and the Irish FA yesterday confirmed to The Journal that they will have a scout at all four of Sunderland’s final league matches.

http://www.journallive.co.uk/safc/sa...#ixzz1sUbKhOCu

**Stuttgart88** · 19/04/2012, 1:38 PM

Don't the IFA get the message?

**SwanVsDalton** · 19/04/2012, 4:13 PM

He's close, real close to going now. Was skeptical at the start, and honestly don't think Trap will take him - but I hope he does. He'd be an in-form bolter and breath of fresh air for the squad.

Always think a young enthusiastic talent can add something to a tourney squad. And unlike a Walcott, I think he's got the attitude to handle any extra attention.

Re McClean's fitness fanaticism - Derry coaches had to tell him to stop doing roadwork during pre-season for fear he'd do himself an injury. Suspicion was he agreed but kept doing it and didn't let on...

**jbyrne** · 19/04/2012, 4:20 PM

Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton

He's close, real close to going now. Was skeptical at the start, and honestly don't think Trap will take him - but I hope he does. He'd be an in-form bolter and breath of fresh air for the squad.

Always think a young enthusiastic talent can add something to a tourney squad.

agree, can see him being the WC2002 steven reid version of the squad, if selected.

**paul_oshea** · 19/04/2012, 4:22 PM

Great insight there.

Mcclean has gone a little quiet the last few games, because i think he is a bit too direct, he doesn't seem to have the same sorta control on the ball as say bale does when running at defenders. Its all got a bit of Coleman about it, and the way everyone is vying for him to be included automatically,but look at coleman now? Its like one season wonder football teams in the PL , and their managers too, look at blackpool and ian holloway, Tony Mowbray when with West Brom at first too.

Thats not to say that while they are performing at that level they shouldn't be included, i think they should but then they can and should be dropped again when the form goes and/or they are found out.