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James McCarthy

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He actually used to play a more forward role for Ireland a few years ago on the odd occasion that he was selected by Trap, whose normal modus operandi was to play players such as Whelan and Andrews as his 2 defensive mids. What then happened was that when he had settled into the Everton team as and out and out DM, his international role was adapted by MON to follow suit. Country following club as it were - a similar thing happened with Coleman. This in turn has caused him to be criticised by certain pundits in the media essentially because he is not performing the same role as before.

The answer is of course that MON asks him to perform the same role for Ireland as he does for Everton. So the criticism of player or manager(s) is unwarranted for me. The 'pundits' should really know better, and would do if they watched him enough performing at club level.
 


I also think he needs the right person next to him. Barkley, Besic and if he stays long enough, Ledson, will be given those opportunities to build up an understanding with him.

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I just hoped that he would grow into a player that could give us a bit more going forward.
In the same way Baines is a World Class LB to the point where a lot of posters want to play him out of position to accommodate a kid who's looked good so far?
And then people get angry when Managers play people out of position....
 
Most of our fans think that if a player isnt smashing in 70 yarders he hasnt had a good game, they dont watch football, they watch an extended version of Soccer AM and keep on eye out for 3rd eyes like the Murdoch sucking vultures they are.
 

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