Loads of links to stories on googleOriginally Posted by CraftyToePoke
did you hear anything about Gary McSheffry being linked with everton lately? i wonder if it would up the ante in Stauntons pursuit of him if he became a prem player.
I thought he was not eligible.
yeah, wasn't he ruled out awhile back?
hadnt heard to be honest lads, last i heard he was playing us off against the Scots, anyway the last thing i intended to do was drag another ''will he/wont he does he/doesnt he'' debate into this section of the site.......... theres more than enough if those style threads of late, largely on guys probably not worthy of quite so much attention on my opinion
[QUOTE=CraftyToePoke]hadnt heard to be honest lads, last i heard he was playing us off against the Scots, QUOTE]
I think he has played twice for England U18's.
leicester v plymouth 1-0.
McCarthy and Maybury both played, Maybury, who is fast becoming a utility man, popping up this week in the left-back berth, his fifth position of the season and third in 3 games but he did fine, defending well and even probing forward on his weaker side on a handfull of occasions, one in particular when he cut inside onto his right and produced a cracking centerhalfs nightmare of a ball whipped kneehigh across the 6 yard box,which was deserving of a finish.
Mr. McCarthy came straight back in as captain, his usual partner in the middle was beginning a ban of his own so the decision to bring Paddy back after his most recent ban, was made for the manager. he did fine, he led, organised,was strong in the air and kept it simple on the ground generally picking out the right midfield player to begin the plays.the leicester defence definately is better for having him at the heart of it.he didnt come to the referees attention at all today.
on one occasion though, half an hour in, he didnt get hold of a clearence properly when in his own area, scuffing it straight to a plymouth player, this player lofted the ball into the area and McCarthy rose to head it clear, but again put it straight to the feet of an oncoming opponent, imediately again the ball came Paddys way but again he mistimed the clearence and it fell to an opposing player who was by the touchline, this player was then fouled, so it led to even more pressure on the home defence in the shape of a set-piece.
leicester got away with it,and at this level mistakes like these can go unpunished but i found myself wondering if he were to be called up and thrice gave the ball straight back to decent international opposition on the edge of the area, theres every chance it would cost a goal.
but this blip apart, he had a very accomplished 90.
[QUOTE=Paddy Garcia]he is eligible
heres an interview with McCarthy from the bluearmy site, about this and next season.
We're on right track for next season - McCarthy
by Bill Anderson
Leicester City's emerging onfield leader Paddy McCarthy was back for the win over Plymouth and feels it was the perfect way to finish the home fixtures of a traumatic season.
City have battled their way out of the drop zone to be safe with time to spare and the form of the Irishman, long earmarked for the skipper's role, was instrumental in that.
His return from a two-match ban helped towards another clean sheet and another three points, and he said: "We didn't want the home games to end on a sour note.
"We knew after the Coventry match there were six points up for grabs and that would give us a more respectable finish in the table. We desperately wanted the points against Plymouth and we got them.
"There is no substitute for confidence and we want to take a lot of it into next season. The new manager has an idea how to wing ames in this league. We are going to have an inexperienced squad which will have learned valuable lessons from the way this season has gone and that should stand us in good stead."
High expectations will no doubt be fermenting in the close season but McCarthy warned: "We will not get carried away but we will be wanting to be there or thereabouts next season, which is where this club ought to be."
McCarthy missed the Easter games through his ban and looked on as City went through a stormy clash with Coventry a week ago. That was the sort of encounter he was perhaps better missing and he said: "It was great to come back with a win after a frustrating time last week.
"I thought the Coventry game was made for me but you learn from these things and hopefully it will stand me in good stead for next season."
McCarthy's growing maturity also manifested itself in the way he handled the towering presence of Vincent Pericard. It was the sort of physical challenge that used to see him found wanting and he says his improvement is down to guidance from the coaching staff.
He added: "When I came here it was with an intention to learn about the game and learn about this league - and I am still learning my trade.
"I have been taught a lot by the previous gaffer Craig Levein and now by Robert Kelly and Mike Stowell.
"Every day I come in to training with a smile on my face and I go away having learned something else."
Shay Given has made the prem team of the year as have Gary Kelly and Kevin Doyle in the ccc, also Kevin Maher of southend in league one (trundle was also in that), and Michael Reddy of grimsby in league 2.
Stephen Ireland made a much earlier than expected return from a knee injury to take his place for Man City reserves in their 2-1 win over Wolves' reserve side. He was substituted after half time, still not quite match fit and may be involved in this weekend's game against Fulham, although I expect tonight's game against Aston Villa is too soon for him.
Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pa...=4&toyear=2006
Wolves review: http://www.wolves.premiumtv.co.uk/pa...820792,00.html
he'll be going to the summer camp then so, for fitness if nothing else.
Darron Gibson was a second half substitute as Man United retained the Manchester Senior Cup with a 3-2 win over Oldham
Man United review: http://www.manutd.com/news/fullstory...categoryid=624
Oldham review: http://www.oldhamathletic.premiumtv....21407,00.html?
Alan Sheehan continues to get games under his belt as he returns from over 2 months out, he played for the academy u18 side last weekend and again tonight for the leicester reserve side, playing and scoring in a 4-1 win away to watford. his goal was a 25 yard free kick to make the score 2-1 at the time.
report: http://www.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page...821699,00.html
Owen Garvan won the fans player of the year award.
Also suspect they really want to encourage him to stay.
The Scottish born striker at Celtic, Jim O'Brien, seems to be impressing in the reserves. A comment from a Celtic fan:
"Eating my tea the other night and watching the pathetically named "Daily huddle" on CTV, they did a wee feature on the youth striker. I was astonished. This guy looks to be the real deal, and reminded me of a young Charlie nicholas with socks and an acceptable haircut."
southampton v leicester 2-0
leicester included McCarthy as captain, and Maybury while Potter played 75 mins for the saints, McCarthy is credited with a fine block in the first half, and had 2 goalbound headers saved in the game. he also picked up a booking for a foul on Rasiak.
Potter also had a goal bound effort saved.
full report: http://www.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page...~29265,00.html
the season as a whole has been more good than bad for leicesters irish contingent, McCarthy has always started when available and could well be named captain proper for the coming season, however the side cannot stop conceding from setpieces and this has led to consant speculation of another centrehalf being on the way, a taller more dominant/rugged old fashioned type player more than likely, and with 5 recognised centrehalves in a paper-thin squad already it will be interesting to see how it all takes shape and who winds up elsewhere.
he has collected 11 yellows and 2 reds and therefore spent quite a bit of time suspended, but will hopefully improve this side of his things,as he has other areas of his game, several of the bookings have been for going through the back of players near halfway, with no real danger imminent, so if he can cut that habit out then it will improve his disciplinary stats considerably.
Maybury just seems comfortable at this level, always starts, can play a number of positions and was stand-in captain on seveal occasions, but he has never shown the drive and form which put him in contention for player of the year last season despite only arriving in january.
Sheehan set himself a target of 10 first team appearences but has managed 3 which includes one as sub. his red card earlier in the season, followed by a lenghty injury havent helped here. on the upside, however, he has done enough to earn a new 2 year contract from the new manager and with several players filling in at l.b. as the club is currently without a recognised player for that spot, there remains the hope that he has Sheehan in mind for that spot longterm. next season will be a big one for him as there is another academy lad, also a l.b., who is currently excelling for leicester and underage for england.
Logan has progressed this year, making it to the bench with league points at stake on a couple of occasions, he has also impressed greatly on loan at boston in league 2. he also did enough to earn a one year extention to his contract. with both first team keepers failing to completely convince and make the spot their own, there will hopefully be oppertunities for him, as he is still only 20.
some of you may remember me going on about a young midfielder, Stephen Dawson, who turned down a one year deal at leicester this time last year, in favour of a 2 year deal at mansfield town. well it turned out that his reserve team manager at leicester, Peter Shirtliff, had taken up the same role at mansfield, so this probably influenced him.
Anyway, in his first season as a first-teamer he has established himself as a regular there making 34 appearences, here: http://www.mansfieldtown.premiumtv.c...~30613,00.html , scoring one goal and keeping his nose clean with only 3 yellows. probably off the radar now in international terms though.
it didnt all go so well for Gavin Peers, who joined mansfield at the same time from blackburn, he had his contract terminated by mutual consent some months back, as did Neil McCafferty at another club in this area Rushden and Diamonds, having gone there form charlton. i dont know where either player is now.
Gavin Peers has gone to Sligo
I noticed that Alan Brooks from Ennis in Clare isn't in the list for Millwall at the start of this thread. He's 18 and he's been there for 3 yrs. He's just back from back surgery and has got his contract renewed for a year. He's a goalkeeper and he's playing in the reserves.
Just in case you guys weren't aware of him.
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