James McCarthy M free agent b.1990

**gastric** · 29/01/2011, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by TrapAPony

I doubt this has an ounce of truth but it would be great to see it happen.
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news...cle685319.html

I disagree with you unfortunately Trap, he might then just be turned into the next Damien Duff and warm the bench. At least at Wigan he is getting regular football.

**Supreme feet** · 30/01/2011, 2:46 AM

And we already have Conor Clifford at Chelsea!

**CraftyToePoke** · 30/01/2011, 4:01 AM

Originally Posted by Supreme feet

And we already have Conor Clifford at Chelsea!

I dont see Cliffords future at Chelsea, hope I'm wrong, but two other academy midfielders have seen first team action this season, who he would once have been ahead of, McEachran and one other whos name escapes me, while he was loaned to League 1. And all this while Lampard was crocked also.

**Charlie Darwin** · 31/01/2011, 1:09 AM

Different types of player, to be fair. Clifford's game's more physical so he would need a little more development than a skill merchant like McEachran. I think with the clock ticking on a couple of Chelsea's midfielders and Mikel out of favour he could get a chance to impress next season. Depends on whether Abramovich decided to open his wallet too, I guess, but Ancelotti seems to like Clifford.

**elroy** · 01/02/2011, 7:07 PM

Starts for Wigan tonight. On Sky Sports so worth a look. They are already a goal down.

**paul_oshea** · 01/02/2011, 8:27 PM

off after 64 mins.

**Scooby Doo** · 01/02/2011, 9:35 PM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

off after 64 mins.

Didn't see game. Not injured I hope!!??

**Stuttgart88** · 01/02/2011, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Clifford's game's more physical so he would need a little more development than a skill merchant like McEachran.

I thought Clifford was all about skill, not physicality, no? He's only about 5 foot 4 and makes David Connolly look like Niall Quinn.

**Charlie Darwin** · 02/02/2011, 1:10 AM

Ah he's average height to be honest - maybe a little short for a midfielder but by no means small. Physical wasn't the word I should have used, just that he throws his weight around and would require more physical endurance. McEachran's more the type to sit and cover short distances, like a Carrick-type I suppose.

**Yard of Pace** · 02/02/2011, 1:29 AM

Don't think McCarthy was injured, though I was out making tea at the time. It was a bit of a crazy match and he struggled somewhat to impose himself. That said, Wigan were really on top in the first half so he was doing something right. He works hard anyhow and tracks opposition runners well. To think he couldn't do the same job as Green, Andrews or Whelan is crazy from what I can see. He was fouled when WBA got their first by the way but the ref played on.

**tetsujin1979** · 02/02/2011, 9:19 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

I thought Clifford was all about skill, not physicality, no? He's only about 5 foot 4 and makes David Connolly look like Niall Quinn.

one quick google later, and the average result seems to be 5 foot 8 - http://www.google.com/search?q=conor+clifford+height

**paul_oshea** · 02/02/2011, 9:19 AM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

one quick google later, and the average result seems to be 5 foot 8 - http://www.google.com/search?q=conor+clifford+height

Google is a great, easy tool to use isn't it?

**tetsujin1979** · 02/02/2011, 9:40 AM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

Google is a great, easy tool to use isn't it?

takes one to know one Paul!

**paul_oshea** · 02/02/2011, 9:51 AM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

takes one to know one Paul!

That wasn't on you tets

**Stuttgart88** · 02/02/2011, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

one quick google later, and the average result seems to be 5 foot 8 - http://www.google.com/search?q=conor+clifford+height

From your own summary of the Ireland v Estonia U21 game:

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Clifford was on the right, wearing number 10. He was playing in front of where I was sitting in the second half. I didn't realise it before but he's actually tiny, the jersey seemed too big for him a few times!

**paul_oshea** · 02/02/2011, 10:31 AM

So tets contradicts himself and loses a discussion/assertion against himself by backing it up with facts

Brilliant.

**tetsujin1979** · 02/02/2011, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

From your own summary of the Ireland v Estonia U21 game:

I know, I meant to comment on that. Maybe he just seemed smaller next to McCarthy and Garvan?

**Stuttgart88** · 02/02/2011, 11:08 AM

OK, so he's not small, just small compared to other footballers! Which, for a footballer, makes him small.

**elroy** · 02/02/2011, 3:23 PM

Saw most the game last night and certainly wouldnt have said James was excellent or stood out. However I will say that once he went off that Wigans midfield was no where near as good as it had been in the first half. James came off after about 60 mins, Martinez appears to be easing the lad back, appears to be a good solid manager to have. Take note Steve Bruce.