James McCarthy

Azza · January 31, 2017

Alan Myers doesn't think he's going any where.

jinkyali · January 31, 2017

a bell maul said:
Everton might wish to defer any further profit on player sales to next year's accounts ( for STCC, tax etc considerations???...this year's profit is already going to be pretty massive)

Maybe why were loaning first ?

davek · February 1, 2017

bluestevon said:
Tiote off to China, opens up room and brings in the extra money they need to go get McCarthy over the line

Wrong again.

How many times has that been you've predicted McCarthy's departure? :bye:

Osamabindiesel · February 1, 2017

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/everton-boss-ronald-koeman-explains-9731410

Interesting here. If his words are to be taken literally, it appears that Koeman wants to rotate the midfielders whenever possible to keep them fresh. Ferguson used to rotate players in and out of the team when he coached United; Koeman might want something similar.

davek · February 1, 2017

Osamabindiesel said:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/everton-boss-ronald-koeman-explains-9731410

Interesting here. If his words are to be taken literally, it appears that Koeman wants to rotate the midfielders whenever possible to keep them fresh. Ferguson used to rotate players in and out of the team when he coached United; Koeman might want something similar.

To be fair to the Dutchman he has never at at anytime suggested anything other than McCarthy is a player he wants to keep. If others wish to see in his words their own bias against McCarthy then that's their problem.

Osamabindiesel · February 1, 2017

davek said:
To be fair to the Dutchman he has never at at anytime suggested anything other than McCarthy is a player he wants to keep. If others wish to see in his words their own bias against McCarthy then that's their problem.

I was just curious as to whether he would get sufficient game time or not. It isn't the worst idea to rotate players in a position that you are strong in.

LABlue2 · February 1, 2017

Koeman making it clear that if anyone breaks the Barry/Davies partnership it'll be Gana or Snides, but he's willing to let McCarthy have a bench warmer role in case anyone gets tired. Decided for 15mm pounds it wasn't worth getting rid of the last resort CM option as he's backed by Mosh's millions. Good decision.

davek · February 1, 2017

LABlue2 said:
Koeman making it clear that if anyone breaks the Barry/Davies partnership it'll be Gana or Snides, but he's willing to let McCarthy have a bench warmer role in case anyone gets tired. Decided for 15mm pounds it wasn't worth getting rid of the last resort CM option as he's backed by Mosh's millions. Good decision.

That's a reading of Koemans comments that defies belief.

LABlue2 · February 1, 2017

davek said:
That's a reading of Koemans comments that defies belief.

How many starts do you think he will get in the last 16 games?

Ollie d · February 1, 2017

McCarthy offers cover at RWB too, if he did leave it might've been leaving us a bit too weak due to him being quite adaptable defensively.

roy vernon · February 1, 2017

I am not surprised he stayed, he is very much a Koeman type player and offers cover in a couple of positions. If, and it's a big if, he stays fit, he is a very useful high tempo midfielder and a more than competent right wing back.

NilSatisOptimum · February 1, 2017

Foot Long Hot Dog said:
McCarthy has been crap since the day he signed his new deal at the start of last season btw, it's only in the last couple of appearances that we've seen a glimpse of the player he was when he first arrived, oddly that appears to have come just before the window opened. Strange that.

As he spent a great deal of time under a manager who believed players should concentrate on other aspects of football rather than fitness. He is probably the fittest he has been in a long time.

Pleased he is staying, fully expect him to challenge for defensive positions.

Stephenlloyd · February 1, 2017

LABlue2 said:
How many starts do you think he will get in the last 16 games?

One if he's lucky. Gone in the summer.
RK praising the lad. What do people expect him to say

Stephenlloyd · February 1, 2017

roy vernon said:
I am not surprised he stayed, he is very much a Koeman type player and offers cover in a couple of positions. If, and it's a big if, he stays fit, he is a very useful high tempo midfielder and a more than competent right wing back.

Competent right wing back. On the basis of two games. And was dragged off after 30mins of the 2nd game.

Can we add besic to the full/wing back cover, as he played right back in the semi final

ToffeeTim · February 1, 2017

As others have said, made no sense to sell him with the squad down to the utter bare bones. Barry will be phased out next season so if we make Europe James could be a good rotation option. Can cover wing back too although not sure that's a great option long term. Will do us this season tho.