James McCarthy M Celtic b.1990

**Crosby87** · 04/08/2013, 4:16 PM

Would Bafetimbi Gomis and James consider rooming together if they were both on Newcastle? That's the question.

**Irwin3** · 04/08/2013, 6:04 PM

Originally Posted by youngirish

I've always thought McCarthy was a very average Premiership player. I'd be very surprised if he gets a move to anyone who would be challenging for a spot in the top 7-8 in the Premiership unless his old manager Martinez takes a punt on him (though with Moyes gone I think Everton will be lucky to finish in the top half of the table this year anyway). The rumours that the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham were interested in him appeared to be very pie in the sky and the fact he's still playing for Wigan in the Championship seems to confirm this was the case. Even if he did get a move to one of those teams could anyone really see him keeping his place in any of their first teams without a massive improvement?

I strongly disagree. Everton top 6 again with an outside chance at top 4. Martinez has strengthened the squad from last year and the players look free and ready to kick on. Gone are the days of Moyes picking his favourites (Neville). Young players breaking through will now be given a chance (Barkley). Injury-free seasons from Coleman, Gibson and Mirallas would add 10+ points to last seasons tally by itself.

On the other hand, I would say the Moyes limitations will show themselves this season at United. If they don't strengthen I'd say they will struggle for top 2.

**DannyInvincible** · 16/08/2013, 9:10 PM

James McCarthy is firmly in Trap's plan for the Sweden game: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-29503420.html

Paul Green won't be starting. Trap has also urged James to find a Premier League club by then; it appears it may be a real possibility.

James McCarthy particularly impressed the 74-year-old, who confirmed that the Wigan man is central to his plans for the Swedish encounter. Remember, he was dropped for the initial meeting in Stockholm until a late injury to Glenn Whelan opened the door.

Trapattoni is optimistic that the 22-year-old will be a Premier League player by the time of their next gathering. "He spoke to me about the possibility," he said. "I wish he can change."

**Charlie Darwin** · 16/08/2013, 9:12 PM

I think McCarthy's chances depend on Everton selling Fellaini. There is no other Premier League club willing to pay the asking price and Wigan are financially secure enough that they don't need to sell. It might not be the worst thing in the world if he does stay there for a season.

**dr_peepee** · 16/08/2013, 10:00 PM

Nah... He's gotten as much as he's ever gonna get from Wigan. Another season there wont make him worse but he wont improve beyond that. He needs to move now at this stage.

**Crosby87** · 18/08/2013, 2:08 PM

Macca could finally move to Everton if United Raid is on.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/foo...ove-to-Everton

**Charlie Darwin** · 18/08/2013, 2:24 PM

Fair play to the Star for getting that exclusive. I know which paper I'll be buying in future for my insider info. It's not as if everyone's been saying it since about June.

**tricky_colour** · 19/08/2013, 12:23 AM

Let's hope James has not retired before the transfer goes through.

**Sullivinho** · 19/08/2013, 12:32 AM

The Daily Star Sunday understands that Republic of Ireland midfielder McCarthy is not considering retirement.

**tricky_colour** · 21/08/2013, 1:19 AM

Originally Posted by Junior

Those stats are interesting. Without comparing them to anything, 2.6 tackles per game seems like nothing!

It does, but the best tackler only made 4.7 and only 18 players achieved 3 or more tackles per game.

I remember from my playing days that you didn't not make many tackle in a game, indeed I can still remember a few of them
on one guy (who later nearly broke my legs with a tackle lol). Most players tend to get rid of the ball before you can tackle them,
it's the wingers who get tackled most I would say as they have less passing options.

**tricky_colour** · 21/08/2013, 1:34 AM

Wigan 1 Doncaster 1.

McClean subbed in 61
McCarthy played the full match.

Also Paul Keegan (Irish) (great football name!!) playing for Doncaster who were promoted from League one as Champions.

Doncaster level on points with relegated Wigan!

**tetsujin1979** · 21/08/2013, 9:41 AM

Originally Posted by tricky_colour

Wigan 1 Doncaster 1.

McClean subbed in 61
McCarthy played the full match.

Also Paul Keegan (Irish) (great football name!!) playing for Doncaster who were promoted from League one as Champions.

Doncaster level on points with relegated Wigan!

it finished 2-2
Chris McCann made his first start for Wigan and was subbed off on 81 minutes

**DannyInvincible** · 27/08/2013, 4:47 PM

Apparently Newcastle are interested in James in light of Cabaye's likely departure: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...-McCarthy.html

**Charlie Darwin** · 27/08/2013, 5:10 PM

This is the just the old McCarthy-to-Newcastle rumour repurposed in light of Cabaye going on strike. Silly stuff.

**Grafter** · 27/08/2013, 9:15 PM

We'll see, heard that Newcastle rumour on TodayFM today too... I'd say Newcastle would be looking for "British Isles" talent now due to the increased Gallicness of dressingroom.

**Charlie Darwin** · 27/08/2013, 9:42 PM

Newceltic United?

**Charlie Darwin** · 28/08/2013, 10:02 PM

Small little tidbit from this article on Fellaini/Baines:

The Everton boss wants to pay his previous employers just £12m plus extras for McCarthy, who he signed and brought through the ranks.

But Latics want £15m, in a deal potentially rising in value to £20m.

Wigan need to ask for such a big fee as Martinez agreed to pass a whacking 20 per cent of the profit from his sale to Hamilton Academical, the Scottish club he bought the Glasgow-born Ireland international from four years ago.

Great piece of business by Accies if true. Would push their profit on James up to the £6m mark.

**gastric** · 29/08/2013, 10:31 AM

Shock horror, it seems McCarthy might move to Everton according to the Indo!

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-29536682.html

**elroy** · 31/08/2013, 8:53 PM

Celtic to make a late bid according to reports this evening.

**Charlie Darwin** · 31/08/2013, 8:57 PM

Well they have an hour and five minutes to tie it up! I can't really see it happening, they'd have to shatter their transfer record and he'd be the highest earner by miles and that would be at odds with the prudent approach they've been taking in recent years. Probably just papers trying to generate a bit of traffic.