James McCarthy M free agent b.1990

**citizenerased** · 15/08/2007, 2:27 PM

Lads has anyone heard anything on McCarthy in the last few months...all the speculation seemed to have stopped in the last 4-5 months...he play with hamilton at the weekend?

**Stuttgart88** · 15/08/2007, 2:38 PM

Check out Tetsujin's updates after every round of games on the Irish Abroad thread.

Scottish First Division
Clyde 0-2 Hamilton
Hamilton's starting players: David Elebert
Hamilton's substitutes: Jamie McCarthy(introduced on 73 minutes)
Irish goalscorers: David Elebert(80)

**tetsujin1979** · 15/08/2007, 5:12 PM

He's had a fairly solid start to the season: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...0&seasonID=137
2 starts, 2 introductions, 3 wins, 1 loss.

**Closed Account** · 30/10/2007, 10:48 AM

I'm starting to get really excited about this kid(that doesn't sound right?)

Barcelona Join Chase For Hamilton Teenager

Oct 30 2007 By Gordon Parks

Exclusive

BARCELONA could be ready to hand Hamilton superkid James McCarthy a dream move to Spain.

The 16-year-old - scorer of a wonder goal in the First Division leaders' 1-0 weekend victory over Morton - has been watched several times this season by the Primera Liga giants.

Accies' youngster is also being tracked by another top Spanish side, Deportivo La Coruna.

McCarthy, who trained with Liverpool, Celtic and Reading last season, has scored four goals from midfield this season.

Liverpool have already had a cash offer for him rejected.

Hamilton secretary Scott Struthers said: "Barcelona and Deportivo have both faxed us in the past to tell us they will be taking a look at the player and we've turned down one bid from Liverpool.

"At most games we get around four scouts from various clubs but last week we had about 20. All the big names were represented.

"James is scheduled to make his 40th appearance for us against Dundee United at Tannadice in the CIS Cup this week and that tells its own story about the progress of a 16-year-old.

**paul_oshea** · 30/10/2007, 10:50 AM

I'm starting to get really excited about this kid(that doesn't sound right?)

You are from mayo, so we all know what you mean, history of it down there and all that.

40th appearance, thats unreal in fairness, is he definitely still only 16 though? 20 scouts says a lot in fairness, althought im sure its a slight exaggeration....

I wonder what are the possibilities that he will declare back to scotland, especially if they qualify for Euro 2008....I reckon there is a good chance he will......

**livehead1** · 30/10/2007, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

I wonder what are the possibilities that he will declare back to scotland, especially if they qualify for Euro 2008....I reckon there is a good chance he will......

Why do you think that?

**Closed Account** · 30/10/2007, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

I wonder what are the possibilities that he will declare back to scotland, especially if they qualify for Euro 2008....I reckon there is a good chance he will......

In fairness, promises you make to your grandfather on his deathbed are tough to renege on.

**paul_oshea** · 30/10/2007, 11:48 AM

In fairness, promises you make to your grandfather on his deathbed are tough to renege on.

Was that really it? In fairness its a tough thing for a grandfather to hold over a grandson......are ye sure its not a slight exaggeration?

Where was his grandfather from?

**Closed Account** · 30/10/2007, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

Was that really it? In fairness its a tough thing for a grandfather to hold over a grandson......are ye sure its not a slight exaggeration?

Where was his grandfather from?

It probably is an exaggeration, i read it on another forum. He sounds pretty dedicated though
http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...k=view&id=1620
Needs to get out of Scotland though, before he turns into another Aiden McGeady.

**eirebhoy** · 30/10/2007, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by joe_denilson

Needs to get out of Scotland though, before he turns into another Aiden McGeady.

Hey, hey. McGeady was beating a Brazilian international at ease whenever he got the ball on Wednesday.

I think McCarthy needs to go to somewhere like Barca just for the coaching tbh. If you look at the likes of Ronaldinho and Messi, the first thing on their mind is the pass. Ronaldinho rarely takes players on now and Messi does it when he feels it's right. If they were coached in Britain I've no doubt the first thing on their mind would be to take the player on. The coaching at Barca would do a player like McCarthy the world of good imo.

**cheifo** · 30/10/2007, 1:00 PM

That reliable source of information The Daily Record are reporting that he wcould be offered a "dream move " to Barca.

**Dr. Ogba** · 30/10/2007, 1:54 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

Hey, hey. McGeady was beating a Brazilian international at ease whenever he got the ball on Wednesday.

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Ah yes, them Brazilians...renowned for their defensive qualities so they are!

**gustavo** · 30/10/2007, 2:00 PM

Originally Posted by Dr. Ogba

Ah yes, them Brazilians...renowned for their defensive qualities so they are!

Another great myth , that Brazilians cant defend

**Dr. Ogba** · 30/10/2007, 2:13 PM

Originally Posted by gustavo

Another great myth , that Brazilians cant defend

happen to believe that myth meself...

**citizenerased** · 30/10/2007, 2:58 PM

anyway...back to the matter at hand, McCarthy is a class act, a rebel, a boy of distinguished style and finesse !!

**Dr. Ogba** · 30/10/2007, 3:23 PM