James McCarthy M Celtic b.1990

**seanfhear** · 05/10/2022, 7:26 PM

Originally Posted by third policeman

Came on late in game against Leipzig when they were 3 -1 down and actually looked sharp. Played a lovely insightful pass and showed for the ball. Who knows, maybe he can revive his career yet and give us a decent midfield option?

He certainly has been rested if that is what was needed.

**tetsujin1979** · 05/10/2022, 7:33 PM

the 27th Irish player to appear in the Champions League

**Fixer82** · 06/10/2022, 10:08 AM

How did he play?

**Diggs246** · 06/10/2022, 12:05 PM

I'm i mental to think he will ever play for us again?
When fit ( which is rare).him and cullen would work well. Especially against top tier teams

**Jd2793** · 06/10/2022, 12:47 PM

sadly i dont think mccarthy is able to play for us anymore. injury record is awful and given his age it would probably shorten his club career. regardless, he seems to have struggled with celtic and they look a lot worse when hes on the pitch. himself and cullen would be a poor enough match imo

**Demesne Lad** · 21/08/2023, 4:20 PM

Injury-blighted McCarthy on his way out of Celtic, according to Brendan Rodgers.

‘He will be looking to move on’ - Brendan Rodgers confirms Celtic exit for James McCarthy | Independent.ie

**Eirambler** · 21/08/2023, 8:35 PM

"He will be looking to move on" is likely code for "we're desperate to ship him out" in this case. Ange wanted him gone 18 months ago, Rodgers wants him gone now. McCarthy might be quite happy where he is though - one way to avoid being out injured is if you're not getting picked anyway.

**Colbert Report** · 21/08/2023, 9:44 PM

If I were him, I wouldn't take a penny less than the full amount owed to him over the next two seasons. Interesting to see that he's been linked with a side in MLS.

**irishfan86** · 21/08/2023, 10:31 PM

As bizarre as it sounds, he may be able to make something similar or more on his next deal -- and if he has guarantees to that effect, maybe he'll take that opportunity.

I will say MLS is definitely the wrong league for him to go to though. There are technical deficiencies among many players but it's a physical league.

**Razors left peg** · 22/08/2023, 1:49 AM

Originally Posted by irishfan86

As bizarre as it sounds, he may be able to make something similar or more on his next deal -- and if he has guarantees to that effect, maybe he'll take that opportunity.

I will say MLS is definitely the wrong league for him to go to though. There are technical deficiencies among many players but it's a physical league.

Any league that actually expects him to play football is the wrong league for him at this stage

**Diggs246** · 22/08/2023, 8:09 AM

I know he's injuries were a disaster for his career progression. But I don't think he gets nearly enough credit for what he did and was part of.
For Wigan there is no FA cup win without James.
for us, we don't go to euro 2016 without James McCarthy in that qualification campaign and we don't get into the 16 in that competition without him either

**Fixer82** · 22/08/2023, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by Diggs246

I know he's injuries were a disaster for his career progression. But I don't think he gets nearly enough credit for what he did and was part of.
For Wigan there is no FA cup win without James.
for us, we don't go to euro 2016 without James McCarthy in that qualification campaign and we don't get into the 16 in that competition without him either

He was excellent against Italy but did he play a massive role in qualification? I honestly can’t really remember

**Eirambler** · 22/08/2023, 12:17 PM

He didn't show up at Celtic Park anyway.

**seanfhear** · 22/08/2023, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by Eirambler

He didn't show up at Celtic Park anyway.

In fairness Celtic were bonkers to give such a contract to a player with McCarthy's injury profile / recent number of matches.

That's up to Celtic. They must be able to afford it.

**Eirambler** · 22/08/2023, 12:37 PM

Sorry, I meant against Scotland in the Euro 2016 qualifiers - can see how that wasn't clear though!

**tetsujin1979** · 22/08/2023, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Fixer82

He was excellent against Italy but did he play a massive role in qualification? I honestly can’t really remember

Played seven of the ten qualifiers, plus the two play offs
Missed the 7-0 win against Gibraltar, the 1-1 draw with Germany, and the 2-1 loss to Scotland

**Diggs246** · 22/08/2023, 2:04 PM

Originally Posted by Fixer82

He was excellent against Italy but did he play a massive role in qualification? I honestly can’t really remember

The Germany win he was literally unbelievable.
Also v Bosnia

**irishfan86** · 22/08/2023, 4:51 PM

Yes remember him standing out in the Germany win. It's too bad his career has been so stunted by injuries but Diggs246 is right to point out some of those moments when James was fit -- he was quality on his day. Would be great if he could put together a season or two of healthy football at any level at this point.

Given he seemed to have a decent enough time with Crystal Palace, wonder if Hodgson would take him back on a short term deal.

**Fixer82** · 23/08/2023, 1:58 PM

Originally Posted by Diggs246

The Germany win he was literally unbelievable.
Also v Bosnia

Yes i remember him being excellent against Germany in Lansdowne now that you say it

**liamoo11** · 23/08/2023, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by Diggs246

I know he's injuries were a disaster for his career progression. But I don't think he gets nearly enough credit for what he did and was part of.
For Wigan there is no FA cup win without James.
for us, we don't go to euro 2016 without James McCarthy in that qualification campaign and we don't get into the 16 in that competition without him either

Quality player. Unfortunately couldn't stay fit which was a massive loss for us. A level above any centre mid we have now Unfortunately