James McCarthy

[Tez]

He never came back from that injury a few years ago. We didn't imagine it, this lad was explosive at first. Covered every inch of the pitch, shut down every opposition attack and moved us forward at least 20 yards whenever he had the ball.

We literally couldn't play without him and missed out on 4th place because he missed a key game.

After that injury though he's lost a yard and a half of pace when his main strength was energy and he seems to have lost his stomach for a tackle. Passing was never his strong suit so we were basically left with a blunt player with nothing to offer but to do Barry's running for him whilst he played as the creator.

Sad story because it isn't the lads' fault but he probably doesn't have a future at the club or at this level now. He'll always be the Roy Keane that might have been.

 

[Joey66]

He never came back from that injury a few years ago. We didn't imagine it, this lad was explosive at first. Covered every inch of the pitch, shut down every opposition attack and moved us forward at least 20 yards whenever he had the ball.

We literally couldn't play without him and missed out on 4th place because he missed a key game.

After that injury though he's lost a yard and a half of pace when his main strength was energy and he seems to have lost his stomach for a tackle. Passing was never his strong suit so we were basically left with a blunt player with nothing to offer but to do Barry's running for him whilst he played as the creator.

Sad story because it isn't the lads' fault but he probably doesn't have a future at the club or at this level now. He'll always be the Roy Keane that might have been.

A good logic summery of MaCarthy since his injury

 

[BlueToff]

He never came back from that injury a few years ago. We didn't imagine it, this lad was explosive at first. Covered every inch of the pitch, shut down every opposition attack and moved us forward at least 20 yards whenever he had the ball.

We literally couldn't play without him and missed out on 4th place because he missed a key game.

After that injury though he's lost a yard and a half of pace when his main strength was energy and he seems to have lost his stomach for a tackle. Passing was never his strong suit so we were basically left with a blunt player with nothing to offer but to do Barry's running for him whilst he played as the creator.

Sad story because it isn't the lads' fault but he probably doesn't have a future at the club or at this level now. He'll always be the Roy Keane that might have been.

Right on that injury and RM did play him wrong, while McCarthy must shoulder some of the responsibility.

Won't be actively moved on I think and if no offers come in he'll stay, but if somebody does come in for him with a decent fee think he'll be off.

 

[DownOnTheUpside]

If we sell him, do we have to come up with a new song for Barkley? I quite like Barkley's song. McCarthy in for that reason only.

he plays in behind the striker
infront of gueye and davies?

 

[banno]

He never came back from that injury a few years ago. We didn't imagine it, this lad was explosive at first. Covered every inch of the pitch, shut down every opposition attack and moved us forward at least 20 yards whenever he had the ball.

We literally couldn't play without him and missed out on 4th place because he missed a key game.

After that injury though he's lost a yard and a half of pace when his main strength was energy and he seems to have lost his stomach for a tackle. Passing was never his strong suit so we were basically left with a blunt player with nothing to offer but to do Barry's running for him whilst he played as the creator.

Sad story because it isn't the lads' fault but he probably doesn't have a future at the club or at this level now. He'll always be the Roy Keane that might have been.

Spot on mate. Looks lethargic nowadays and only uses spurts of energy whereas he used to be a bundle of energy for 90 mins. You can see him trying to recover from runs and tackles by jogging or walking for a little while. What is most disappointing about him is he never or very rarely offers himself for a pass when the player in possession is struggling to find someone. He seems to hide.

 

[carolinablue232]

he plays in behind the striker
infront of gueye and davies?

It's just not the same

 

[kithnou]

And then there's McCarthy...

 

[DownOnTheUpside]

It's just not the same

I know
we need a GOT songwriting committee

with a secret forum called 'the lab' where we test new and experimental chants

 

[squonk]

Hes still not fully fit, dont write him off just yet

 

[sageyefc]

Hes still not fully fit, dont write him off just yet

Sigh. Been hearing that for 2 years already. Will you still be saying it in 2 years time

 

[DownOnTheUpside]

koeman's first real test is now, will he drop underperforming players instead of playing favourites like DM and martinez

 

[Thomasc]

Starting to wonder if he's a modern day Scott Gemmill

 

[kithnou]

koeman's first real test is now, will he drop underperforming players instead of playing favourites like DM and martinez

If he has a replacement I think he will.

 

[spudmuncher]

Starting to wonder if he's a modern day Scott Gemmill

That would be tom Davies. .... in looks only of course....

 

[Pete Campbell]

I can't see him playing a major part this season.