James McCarthy M free agent b.1990

**Wolfie** · 13/01/2011, 12:40 PM

Great to hear he's steadily recovering - just hope he's not rushed back too soon.

**The Fly** · 20/01/2011, 2:29 AM

McCarthy likely to miss Arsenal game

http://www.wigantoday.net/sport/wiga...lash_1_2941705

IT’S looking increasingly likely that James McCarthy’s eagerly-anticipated return from injury will have to wait at least another week.

Latics’ Republic of Ireland international midfielder has been out of action since October when he damaged medial ligaments, and was stretchered off in the 1-1 draw against Bolton Wanderers. It had been hoped that a return to first-team action for McCarthy might materialise this weekend at Arsenal, but Latics boss Roberto Martinez now doesn’t appear so hopeful.

He said: “James is such a delightful character, he’s been desperate to get involved and his recovery has gone well. He has worked really hard behind the scenes, he’s begun training with the group again even though there are certain aspects of the game that he can’t join in with yet. He’s not far away, but the Arsenal game is probably looking a little bit too early for him."

“We need to make sure that when a player has been away for a long time you must be 100 per cent so as to avoid any risk of re-injury. That’s where we stand with James, but it is great to see his real quality back with us in training.......”

**Paddy Garcia** · 20/01/2011, 6:00 AM

Bruce take note.

**The Fly** · 20/01/2011, 6:46 AM

Indeed.

**TrapAPony** · 22/01/2011, 2:55 PM

Made the bench today for Wigan v Arsenal.

**gastric** · 24/01/2011, 6:49 AM

Article from today's Indo about the chance of McCarthy making our next squad.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...t-2507993.html

**SwanVsDalton** · 25/01/2011, 6:12 PM

Stoke the Ireland squad controversy fires! McCarthy starts to tonight for Wigan.

**Noelys Guitar** · 25/01/2011, 6:27 PM

McCarthy starts tonight not in squad. Foley out for another week at least in squad.

**SkStu** · 25/01/2011, 6:47 PM

there are questions that need to be asked at this stage. Someone is not telling the whole story.

**theworm2345** · 25/01/2011, 7:12 PM

About 25 minutes in he showed some great skill to beat a defender near the top of the area, gave it to Rodallega who couldn't finish but it was a nice move. Was mixing it up with Nigel Reo-Coker earlier as well.

**Razors left peg** · 25/01/2011, 7:32 PM

the excuse for his exclusion from the current squad doesnt add up at all. Yes he is just coming back from injury, but if Trap had done his homework he would have known he was close to his comeback and there are still 2 weeks before the game which is plenty of time for him to build up his fitness. O Shea only came back at the weekend and he is included.

To be honest Ive become very cynical and disillusioned with Trap since the Russia game and decisions like this arent helping. Ive said in the past that there isnt a hope in hell of McCarthy declaring for Scotland again.... the way things are going I wouldnt be nearly as confident

**TrapAPony** · 25/01/2011, 7:46 PM

Yet another howler on Trap's part. Fed up with him at this stage. Hopefully someone like Chris Hughton will be in soon.

**tetsujin1979** · 25/01/2011, 8:16 PM

Question: If David Meyler starts for Sunderland this weekend (he won't, I've heard no news that he will, this is completely hypothetical), will people be campaigning for his call up and criticising Trapattoni for not including him?

**tricky_colour** · 25/01/2011, 8:19 PM

Ah well I went to the shops at half time and Wigan are 0-2 down when I got back.
Seemed pretty even first half so I don't know what happened, McCarthy and Dunne seemed to be having good games.
Bit irrelevant here but Nottingham Forest and winning

Looks like they are going up this year on current form!!

**SkStu** · 25/01/2011, 8:21 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Question: If David Meyler starts for Sunderland this weekend (he won't, I've heard no news that he will, this is completely hypothetical), will people be campaigning for his call up and criticising Trapattoni for not including him?

Yes, as it indicates an absolute lack of awareness about the state of your players. Most people are as anxious to have Meyler in the squad as they are to have McCarthy there. The McCarthy issue is different though given the fact that he may revert to Scotland.

What is your opinion of the anomalies in the selection of the squad Tets?

**SkStu** · 25/01/2011, 8:24 PM

and he's just pulled one back for Wigan

**Razors left peg** · 25/01/2011, 8:25 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Question: If David Meyler starts for Sunderland this weekend (he won't, I've heard no news that he will, this is completely hypothetical), will people be campaigning for his call up and criticising Trapattoni for not including him?

I dont see what ur point is. Meyler is injured and has no hope of a call up.McCarthy is fit with 2 weeks to get even fitter before the game. As I write he has played over 80 minutes and has scored tonight. He is one of best prospect for years and one of our best Premiership players at the moment full stop. His inclusion should be a given.