James McCarthy M free agent b.1990

**Roberto** · 31/01/2013, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by BonnieShels

Well for starters, he has the same name as you... think about it. Take as long as you need.

Don't know wtf you are on about but if this is the standard of your contributions to this board I'm obviously not missing much by not visiting too often.

**geysir** · 31/01/2013, 10:27 AM

Dead right Roberto. That's a nailed on summary.
Though the initials 'BS' are a giveaway.

**BonnieShels** · 31/01/2013, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Roberto

What did Martinez and Wigan ever to do to you? I think Martinez is a nice bloke and Wigan are a decent, well run club.

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Nice try, Roberto.

Originally Posted by Roberto

Seriously, I'm a little lost as I don't come on here too often. But what's the problem with Martinez?

Originally Posted by BonnieShels

Well for starters, he has the same name as you... think about it. Take as long as you need.

Originally Posted by Roberto

Don't know wtf you are on about but if this is the standard of your contributions to this board I'm obviously not missing much by not visiting too often.

You called Roberto Martinez a nice guy. Your username is Roberto. Charlie made a mildly amusing observation of that fact.

Untwist your knickers.

**BonnieShels** · 31/01/2013, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by geysir

Dead right Roberto. That's a nailed on summary.
Though the initials 'BS' are a giveaway.

Unusually more active today and full of hot air. :P

**paul_oshea** · 31/01/2013, 1:41 PM

Who, you or geysir?

**BonnieShels** · 31/01/2013, 1:45 PM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

Who, you or geysir?

geysir...

Whoosh...

Has everyone lost their senses of humour?

**paul_oshea** · 31/01/2013, 2:21 PM

No, I haven't, the joke was there, in the "or" part.

**BonnieShels** · 31/01/2013, 2:38 PM

This could easily turn into some sort of feedback loop.

**Closed Account** · 11/02/2013, 10:06 AM

Chelsea's pre match scouting report on Wigan got leaked http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/...17_632x844.jpg

Here's what they had to say about McCarthy:

Good young central midfielder who is excelling at Wigan due to lots of game time. Excels at maintaining possession and build up play, but lacks ability in final third. Two footed player who always gives his teammates an option. He's in a position which requires a decent level of tackling, which is one flaw in his game; don't be afraid to run at him. Overall, a player with real potential and flourishes when playing alongside McArthur.

Hard to argue with that.

**Charlie Darwin** · 11/02/2013, 11:46 AM

Interesting he got the longest explanation of all. Not sure if that's because they rate him highest or thought he was the man they could get the most change from.

**Yard of Pace** · 11/02/2013, 12:13 PM

[QUOTE=joe_denilson;1661768]
Good young central midfielder who is excelling at Wigan due to lots of game time.
QUOTE]

The first line of that report should be printed out, duplicated, and handed out to every Irish schoolboy who ever is considering offers from Liverpool, Chelsea, Man United et al.

If McCarthy had taken Liverpool's offer, I don't think he'd be anywhere near the Irish first XI right now. Squad maybe, but not a starter, as he is now.

**geysir** · 11/02/2013, 5:30 PM

He got 2 excels in that blurb. He excels and is excelling.
Good point with him and McArthur, it's becoming clearer that him and Whelan don't gel so good.

**Roberto** · 12/02/2013, 9:11 AM

The simple fact is you will never see the best of McCarthy while Trap is in charge. He has been excellent for Wigan this season while distinctly average for Ireland and it is very easy to work out why. Wigan's game suits him while with Ireland the game passes him by. The positive is that he is still young while Trap won't be around too much longer.

**ArdeeBhoy** · 12/02/2013, 9:36 AM

Originally Posted by Yard of Pace

Originally Posted by joe_denilson

Good young central midfielder who is excelling at Wigan due to lots of game time.

The first line of that report should be printed out, duplicated, and handed out to every Irish schoolboy who ever is considering offers from Liverpool, Chelsea, Man United et al.

If McCarthy had taken Liverpool's offer, I don't think he'd be anywhere near the Irish first XI right now. Squad maybe, but not a starter, as he is now.

Then, maybe. What about now?

**Charlie Darwin** · 12/02/2013, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by joe_denilson

Chelsea's pre match scouting report on Wigan got leaked http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/...17_632x844.jpg

Here's what they had to say about McCarthy:

Good young central midfielder who is excelling at Wigan due to lots of game time. Excels at maintaining possession and build up play, but lacks ability in final third. Two footed player who always gives his teammates an option. He's in a position which requires a decent level of tackling, which is one flaw in his game; don't be afraid to run at him. Overall, a player with real potential and flourishes when playing alongside McArthur.

Hard to argue with that.

Fake, apparently: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/medi...ing?CMP=twt_fd

**tricky_colour** · 09/03/2013, 12:21 PM

He had a cracking shot v Everton, which lead to a corner from which they scored.
Scored another 2 in the next few minutes making it 3-0 never seen Wigan play so well.
Cracking game.

**tricky_colour** · 09/03/2013, 1:14 PM

Gibson on for Fellani to give a boost to the midfield. :O|

**liamoo11** · 09/03/2013, 5:23 PM

Originally Posted by tricky_colour

Gibson on for Fellani to give a boost to the midfield. :O|

Anyone who thinks fellani is the key for everton and not gibson got their answer clearly today. Fellani is a show pony who wouldnt control lassie not to mind a topclass midfield