McCarthy heralded as future Captain

[GrandOldTeam]

Roberto Martinez reckons James McCarthy has all the credentials to be a future Everton Captain.
At just 22-years-old, the Republic of Ireland midfielder made his 250th appearance in senior football at Villa Park last weekend and his manager reckons that milestone has provided a solid background at a very young age.
Asked whether McCarthy might one day skipper the Toffees, he said: “Yes maybe one day. He already sets a great example.
"He embraces challenges and wants to help the team while also being humble. The way he’s started has been a joy and he deserves the milestone he has achieved.
“Sometimes it’s hard to go into the unknown but when James arrived here he had a solid background with the amount of games he’d played at a very young age.
“It’s easier for him to come in and be himself straight away because of that. But if you see his passion for the game and the way he trains it says a lot.
“James plays with real confidence and every winning side needs the energy and tactical knowledge of a player like James.
“It’s been great to see him developing and Evertonians have given him a terrific welcome. Now I want him to carry on growing with the club.”
“When you sign a new player straight away you rely on how he’ll be welcomed, and we have the perfect set-up for that. The senior players here deserve credit for that.
“James takes everything in his stride and he’s part of a group of young players who share the same football demeanour. Strong characters on the pitch, but then very respectful and keen to learn off it. John Stones and Ross Barkley are the same.
“They give you real encouragement for the future. Some young players enjoy a bit of success and you don’t know how solid they’ll be with their work.They get volatile but that’s not the case here. They’re respectful and hungry to succeed which is ideal.”

Early days yet - but some great comments.

 

[FTY]

Sounds good.

 

[Marco Rossi]

Good little player, rather have him than Neville as our captain.

 

[GoatJR]

as got said early day yet for a new captain

 

[when i score we riot]

Well in lad. Started well, got a real bite on him, love the way he looks next to a more experienced lad like Gibbo or Barry. Nothing but good things to come from Mccarthy!

 

[micknick]

Good little player, rather have him than Neville as our captain.

Neville doesnt play for us anymore mate

 

[Groucho]

He's certainly playing well since joining.

I don't see why he shouldn't become captain later on.

 

[bluemangroup]

He's certainly playing well since joining.

I don't see why he shouldn't become captain later on.

No doubt in my mind tbh. Already gives a lot of talk in games, solid both in the tackle and in attack. He's incredibly experienced for a 22 year old and a mature lad for his young age.

 

[Khalekan]

Oh no......the curse of John Ebbrel.

In fact, it didn't stop at being skipper here, he was lauded as "future England captain"

 

[Eggs]

Oh no......the curse of John Ebbrel.

In fact, it didn't stop at being skipper here, he was lauded as "future England captain"

....good job he plays for Ireland then. He's been well mentioned as a FEC (Future Everton Captain), but lets just let him get on with doing what he does well.

 

[dholliday]

Oh no......the curse of John Ebbrel.

In fact, it didn't stop at being skipper here, he was lauded as "future England captain"

Bit unfair on Ebbrell. He did well for us. 10 years service, 200 games. Compares well to Osman, plus he's an FA Cup winner.


In terms of captaincy, when we've been lumbered with the likes of Phil "massive achievement" Neville for 6 years, I wouldn't call it that far-fetched for us to give someone like McCarthy a go a couple of years down the road.

 

[EFC David]

Off topic I know but his accent is strange, it's in a Irish/Scottish accent but using the Glasgow twang.

 

[chriswho]

Jags for captain right now and near future for me.
Let the young'uns like mccarthy, barkley, and stones just focus on adapting to the team and league. Any additional pressure of captain talk can hopefully wait a couple years. But it is really nice to see such solid young talent in our team right now.

 

[Dean Machine]

Early days for him but his attitude has been exemplary. Has slotted in nicely. Stranger things have happened; Jags did not look like a future international or EFC captain when he first arrived. I know that he was played out of position but he looked like a fish out of water.

 

[wandyr79]

They are great comments and once again it shows that we have a manager who conducts himself in the perfect way.

It really does feel good to be blue right now (hopefully it will be even better tomorrow )