James McCarthy M free agent b.1990

**jbyrne** · 07/02/2011, 3:25 PM

Originally Posted by AlaskaFox

And since then it's been proven that it's a calf injury and not "tiredness" at all.

i only reported what i heard. what proof anyway??

**tetsujin1979** · 07/02/2011, 3:31 PM

Hyland stirring it in the Herald today: http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/da...e-2528384.html

**SwanVsDalton** · 07/02/2011, 3:40 PM

Absolute non-story. McCarthy's family moving to Derry is a new one on me though...

**Fixer82** · 07/02/2011, 3:40 PM

Originally Posted by AlaskaFox

We'll also see Robbie Keane play on Saturday/Sunday, but does that really mean anything?

Robbie has nothing to prove

**Sullivinho** · 07/02/2011, 3:44 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Hyland stirring it in the Herald today: http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/da...e-2528384.html

With some assistance from Trap if those quotes are accurate!

This is interesting though:

"I am disappointed he is not here. We asked him in the summer and his manager said 'Please excuse him but he is tired'. Twenty-one and tired . . . but that's okay. I have respect for my colleague (Martinez).

Wasn't 'tiredness' cited this time also, at least initially? Sounds like the club line to me. They're coddling him.

**geysir** · 07/02/2011, 3:50 PM

You have to read the last sentence.

"Maybe I will try to speak with his manager and maybe with him. Maybe he is tired, maybe he is injured," said Trap.

**irishultra** · 07/02/2011, 6:11 PM

dunphy thinks well lose mccarthy

**shakermaker1982** · 07/02/2011, 6:20 PM

Loads of players are dropping out for this international break. Fabregas and Van Persie have suddenly got a bug/flu, starfish Gerrard hurts his groin, Keane pulls out with a calf strain etc etc.

McCarthy is too important for Wigan and they are wrapping him in cotton wool. Martinez must have had a word and unfortunately Wigan pay his wages so we won't get to see him play.

**Stuttgart88** · 07/02/2011, 7:04 PM

Originally Posted by irishultra

dunphy thinks well lose mccarthy

Yes, the lure of playing for Craig Levein must be too tempting.

**Drumcondra 69er** · 07/02/2011, 7:05 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Hyland stirring it in the Herald today: http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/da...e-2528384.html

Never lets it lie does he. 2 page spread in the hard copy as well that isn't online. And Daniel McDonnell needs to give it a rest at this stage and all. Why the hell did the media lads not let up on this today, they know it's going to **** Trap off and they're purely doing it to get a reaction. Tabloid hackery at it's worst from lads that should know better. They're getting more like the UK red tops by the week.

**AlaskaFox** · 07/02/2011, 7:36 PM

https://twitter.com/#!/McDonnellDan/...51178130219008

Be careful before jumping to conclusions re: McCarthy. Situation revolves around Wigan's plight, not nationality or notions of changing mind

**Drumcondra 69er** · 07/02/2011, 7:41 PM

Originally Posted by AlaskaFox

https://twitter.com/#!/McDonnellDan/...51178130219008

That's good to hear.

That's what makes the fact that so many journos wouldn't let it drop today all the more annoying, they're lack a gang of kids pulling a dogs tail to see how he reacts and then whinging about it when they get bitten.

**Paddy Garcia** · 07/02/2011, 7:42 PM

Originally Posted by AlaskaFox

https://twitter.com/#!/McDonnellDan/...51178130219008

Who is he?

**Drumcondra 69er** · 07/02/2011, 7:44 PM

Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia

Who is he?

Indo journo.

**tetsujin1979** · 07/02/2011, 8:04 PM

Originally Posted by Drumcondra 69er

Never lets it lie does he. 2 page spread in the hard copy as well that isn't online. And Daniel McDonnell needs to give it a rest at this stage and all. Why the hell did the media lads not let up on this today, they know it's going to **** Trap off and they're purely doing it to get a reaction. Tabloid hackery at it's worst from lads that should know better. They're getting more like the UK red tops by the week.

Hyland is known for his poison pen. Articles like that are exactly what we don't need right now. Tabloid hackery cost England any chance of Big Phil as manager after Sven and you would have to wonder if something similar could happen here

**dr_peepee** · 07/02/2011, 8:05 PM

Originally Posted by Drumcondra 69er

That's good to hear.

That's what makes the fact that so many journos wouldn't let it drop today all the more annoying, they're lack a gang of kids pulling a dogs tail to see how he reacts and then whinging about it when they get bitten.

Still though... Neither party are making the right noises. The tired thing has raised it's head again and been sustained.. Could easily have been dismissed and hasn't.

**paudie** · 07/02/2011, 8:22 PM

Pulling out of a freindly squad is hardly the end of the world. Hopefully if he has a good run with Wigan until the end of the season he can be a part of the squad for the rest of the competitive games before the summer.

**TrapAPony** · 07/02/2011, 9:03 PM

Just read this:

''Looks like we are going to lose james mccarthy to scotland strange trappatoni press conference today media starting to question his methods''

25 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry�

http://twitter.com/johnkennyrte

**elroy** · 07/02/2011, 9:18 PM

Originally Posted by TrapAPony

Just read this:

''Looks like we are going to lose james mccarthy to scotland strange trappatoni press conference today media starting to question his methods''

25 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry�

http://twitter.com/johnkennyrte

WTF?!? This sort of speculation does no good to anyone. We have no reason to doubt James, he has consistently stated that he wants to play for Ireland, even with recent approaches from Scotland. He will play for us and was apparently gutted that Wigan pulled him out of tomorrow nights game. What more do we want!??! Think we are just been slightly insecure over this.

**shakermaker1982** · 07/02/2011, 9:18 PM

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2011/...and_wales.html

Given having a dig now as well....

Journalists are there to **** stir. The honeymoon period for the Trap is well and truly over I'm afraid with respect to the local media. The journalists are willing to stick the knife in at any opportunity (novelty factor has worn off. You only have to look at Capello and English media to see how a good relationship can turn sour) so it won't surprise me if this story runs for a little longer.