Bill Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 14 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: He’d slot in right away if Gana was injured. Alternatively, have Gomes, Gana, and McCarthy run midfield and push Sigurdsson further forward, with Walcott or Bernard dropping out. It’s nice to have options. So as i said, he's not a starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Bill said: So as i said, he's not a starter. The starters should not be the same for each game. I understand that right now we’re keeping the same group together, but that’s because of new players, new manager, and new tactics. That should not be the norm, though. So, to answer your question, McCarthy should be a starter, depending on who are the opponents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 With all the games in December it would be handy if he was fit in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Cornish Steve said: The starters should not be the same for each game. I understand that right now we’re keeping the same group together, but that’s because of new players, new manager, and new tactics. That should not be the norm, though. So, to answer your question, McCarthy should be a starter, depending on who are the opponents. I asked you who would you drop to make him a starter, your reply was he could replace Gana if he was unfit. That is not a starter, its a replacement for the injured starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 To answer your question about who he should replace in the current lineup, then Walcott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Now your scratching around Steve, drop a winger to play another midfielder. !! I'll leave it there mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vranny Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 10 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: To answer your question about who he should replace in the current lineup, then Walcott. You could possibly play Siggy up front and push Richo out wide, but I think you’re stretching there mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 As mentioned, if he can step in for a game or 2 over the Christmas period then that’s brilliant. It’s a squad game and a player of his caliber ( when fit ) cannot be taken for granted. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Is he above Morgan and Beni in the pecking order? Yeah. therefore they go first unless we are looking to make money which right now, we aren't. Twitter rumour last night was him, Morgan and Niasse are all up for sale in Jan. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 21 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: The starters should not be the same for each game. I understand that right now we’re keeping the same group together, but that’s because of new players, new manager, and new tactics. That should not be the norm, though. So, to answer your question, McCarthy should be a starter, depending on who are the opponents. I disagree. Consistency is the best thing for a team, even if a player is crap game after game but we win, I'd still be hesitant to mess with a winning formula. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 18 hours ago, Bill said: Now your scratching around Steve, drop a winger to play another midfielder. !! I'll leave it there mate. Could go 433 Gana Gomes McCarthy Lookman Siggy Richarlison That's not the worst line up for an attacking 5 I've ever seen, even if we've got no recognized striker there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Can't go along with that Matt, you'd drop Bernard, and Walcott to bring in Lookman and McCarthy !! . If you really wanted to change the team you could play Bernard alongside Gomes, but certainly not McCarthy, I'm definitely going to leave it there because I,m quite happy to see the same 11 starting so why would anybody want to change it. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 14 minutes ago, Bill said: Can't go along with that Matt, you'd drop Bernard, and Walcott to bring in Lookman and McCarthy !! . If you really wanted to change the team you could play Bernard alongside Gomes, but certainly not McCarthy, I'm definitely going to leave it there because I,m quite happy to see the same 11 starting so why would anybody want to change it. ? I'm saying that's how it could look, not that I want it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 4 hours ago, aaron said: Is he above Morgan and Beni in the pecking order? Yeah. therefore they go first unless we are looking to make money which right now, we aren't. Twitter rumour last night was him, Morgan and Niasse are all up for sale in Jan. i would love that to be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 10 hours ago, Bill said: Can't go along with that Matt, you'd drop Bernard, and Walcott to bring in Lookman and McCarthy !! . If you really wanted to change the team you could play Bernard alongside Gomes, but certainly not McCarthy, I'm definitely going to leave it there because I,m quite happy to see the same 11 starting so why would anybody want to change it. ? It’s about having options. I think that lineup could be affective against the likes of City/Liverpool away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 I could see McCarthy coming in for Gana but I couldn't see them both in the middle with Gomes, but there's no reason to change it at the moment so if he's fit the best McCarthy should expect is a place on the bench, and I think Silva would pick Davies first if he had to replace either Gana or Gomes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Btay said: It’s about having options. I think that lineup could be affective against the likes of City/Liverpool away. So you would put out a weaker side when you play against the top teams. !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 8 hours ago, Bill said: So you would put out a weaker side when you play against the top teams. !! No but think about when we went to Kiev, played a lovely open, expansive game. How did that work out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46639239 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyblue23 Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 Silva said he’s ready in the article Mark posted in the Tosun thread. It’d be great to see him in the squad tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heath Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 Would be nice to see him get a few minutes against Brighton, and receive a very loud and warm welcome back from the traveling Blues. Hopefully he can put his terrible spell of injuries behind him and concentrate on playing football, either with us or elsewhere. Best of luck to him wherever he ends up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 19 hours ago, nyblue23 said: Silva said he’s ready in the article Mark posted in the Tosun thread. It’d be great to see him in the squad tomorrow. I'd have him ahead of a few players on the bench like. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 It's very easy to forget how good a fit James McCarthy was. Martinez first major mistake was playing him when not recovered from his groin or hamstring injuries... then you had the koeman vs Ireland nonsense which tested McCarthys loyalty/common sense. We could sell gana for £30 to £40m if McCarthy is anywhere near the player of 2012/13. He was as close to a combative gana... with a bit more playing ability and passing range. Sell schneiderlein for £15m if a team near the bottom is desperate enough... Thats Gomes paid for. Matt, Palfy and Btay 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 I have high hopes from McCarthy if he can stay fit he is a fearless competitive player who never bottles it, he has an amazing engine good turn of speed and a crunching tackle that you rarely see in PL anymore, and he can play a bit of football as well. Let's keep everything crossed for him if he comes back right it could be like we've just signed a new mid for 30-35mil, he can be that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 Be lucky if he can play a handfull of games a season, he's a very bad sicknote and we should sell to the first club who shows any interest. duncanmckenzieismagic, Aidan, markjazzbassist and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 Would also like to have the old McCarthy back but we've seen that Seamus' isn'tt the player he was at the moment and he's only a couple of years older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Bill said: Be lucky if he can play a handfull of games a season, he's a very bad sicknote and we should sell to the first club who shows any interest. He broke his leg Bill. Bones are bones..... for me it could have been a blessing in disguise - he had been rushed back too early too often. That's why he got the sick note rep. The last year or so could have given his body a chance to recover. Let's hope so. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Bill said: Be lucky if he can play a handfull of games a season, he's a very bad sicknote and we should sell to the first club who shows any interest. This for me too. He’s weak, always injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 44 minutes ago, hafnia said: He broke his leg Bill. Bones are bones..... for me it could have been a blessing in disguise - he had been rushed back too early too often. That's why he got the sick note rep. The last year or so could have given his body a chance to recover. Let's hope so. I'd be delighted if he came back and stayed fit Haf but cant see it, they never come back the same after a double break ( aka Coleman ). Alas its not only the double leg break, he has also had too many Hamstrings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 He's not as injury prone as people make out. https://www.transfermarkt.com/james-mccarthy/verletzungen/spieler/45333 Cornish Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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