James McCarthy

[applecrumble]

I don't want him to go

I honestly think it's Anti-Martinez hubris that is causing so many people to want him gone

If he'd been a Moyes signing, he wouldn't be getting this sort of stick IMO

That and the fact that he can't pass forwards, or shoot and is about as creative on the ball as a sack of spuds

 

[hktoffee]

Shall sell Gibson and Cleverley first.

 

[Bally8]

That and the fact that he can't pass forwards, or shoot and is about as creative on the ball as a sack of spuds

He actually can't pass forward it's beyond him. To think people called Arteta a crab

 

[Khalekan]

really shocked by most of these comments! give the kid another chance, looks like he will be playing off the bench in the pl, give him a few starts in the cup matches and try to get him back to what he was 2 years ago, im sure Ronald can teach him a thing or two, great little player, great work rate, would be sad to see him go!

Not only that, he has been plagued with injuries this past eighteen months.

I seem to recall our season of 14/15 ticking along nicely until the middle of November, then Jimmy picked up a hamstring injury and everything went south over the next few months.

 

[applecrumble]

Shall sell Gibson and Cleverley first.

We won't get anything for Gibson, doubt his wages are all that much and he may yet come good again - at least he could be useful cover. Cleverly should be shipped out asap though

 

[GorgeousGeorge]

Not only that, he has been plagued with injuries this past eighteen months.

I seem to recall our season of 14/15 ticking along nicely until the middle of November, then Jimmy picked up a hamstring injury and everything went south over the next few months.

likewise in robertos 2nd season I believe, but roberto is not ronald, and if he doesnt fit then unfortunately ronald will move him on. Hopefully he can get his mojo back, jimmy at his best, with idrissa and barry could make for a very difficult midfield to play against!

 

[davek]

 

[DanEFC92]

Does something like that maybe once a season. Not really good enough is it?

 

[hktoffee]

Let's be fair he can do this once in every 50 games.

Btw I rather McCarthy stays think he is a useful squad player.

 

[davek]

Does something like that maybe once a season. Not really good enough is it?

No. The rate isn't. But the evidence is there he can get forward and I'd expect any new manager to come in and improve a player's game.

 

[Khalekan]

likewise in robertos 2nd season I believe, but roberto is not ronald, and if he doesnt fit then unfortunately ronald will move him on. Hopefully he can get his mojo back, jimmy at his best, with idrissa and barry could make for a very difficult midfield to play against!

I think 14/15 was Roberto's second season, George.

But if I have the date wrong, it is the second season I was referring to

 

[GorgeousGeorge]

I think 14/15 was Roberto's second season, George.

But if I have the date wrong, it is the second season I was referring to

oh my mistake!! you are correct, his second season was 14/15! he done very well in 13/14, then when injury hit in november 2015 the team looked to really fall apart. your spot on Khalekan! Lets get his back to the standard he displayed in his first season, I do believe he has it in him. I believe alot of our players will blossom under Ronald.

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

That and the fact that he can't pass forwards, or shoot and is about as creative on the ball as a sack of spuds

yeh, its evident Idrissa has the position now, McCarthy is nowhere near his ability.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

As far as our centre mids go, in order of how much I don't want to lose them; Barry-Gueye-Davies-Besic-McCarthy-Cleverley-Gibson. The latter two can go if we're being honest about where we're headed.

 

[Paul w]

Let's be fair he can do this once in every 50 games.

Btw I rather McCarthy stays think he is a useful squad player.

The problem is mate he thinks he is a first 11 player and in centre mid which he isn't.