Optimistic Nut Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Imagine that man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelveys Hair Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I like McCarthy a lot but reading he may need groin surgery.. so dont know where that puts us. "James McCarthy has a groin problem and we will decide tomorrow whether he needs an operation," the Dutchman said after the win over Stoke. Asked if he will let McCarthy leave in this transfer window, Koeman replied: “No. "There is more interest in players of Everton and we like to keep everybody and players like McCarthy need to stay." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3761899/Newcastle-United-set-open-bidding-Everton-s-20m-James-McCarthy.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 £20m?! Think the journalists have forgotten we've been relegated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Classic mackem type signing imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubestationatmidnight Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 After yesterday I'm pretty content with how we are looking. Mitrovic and Gayle to come back in, lazaar in today and Murphy for a bit of competition up front. Atsu or a left winger in and with how we looked yesterday id be very confident again after that early blip! I was banging on about a creative midfielder but if Hayden Shelvey and Diame carry on like that then there's no need! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 If Sissoko leaves I'd be happy for us to throw money at a good CM. If he stays then all we need is a winger imo. That doesn't make any sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubestationatmidnight Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 It does. Saying if he stays we don't need a cm. If he goes we do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 McCarthy would replace Hayden (you would hope) not Sissoko. Sissoko would be competing with Perez, Diame, Ritchie and Shelvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubestationatmidnight Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Are you mad!? Hayden has looked class no way he is getting replaced. I'm just going to let Rafa get on with it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 McCarthy would replace Hayden (you would hope) not Sissoko. Sissoko would be competing with Perez, Diame, Ritchie and Shelvey. If we are going off yesterday's team then Shelvey imo, McCarthy and Hayden plus two forwards would be class imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I would be happy with Mccarthy. Hayden gets injured and we are in a world of trouble, as we don't have any other energetic midfielders that can win the ball back. Likely to mean Colback straight back in! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Eh? McCarthy is probably better than Hayden like and he'd be the one to make way if McCartgy comes in. Hayden & McCarthy in the centre seems far too reserved. I wish you would let Rafa get on with it like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 McCarthy would replace Hayden (you would hope) not Sissoko. Sissoko would be competing with Perez, Diame, Ritchie and Shelvey. If we are going off yesterday's team then Shelvey imo, McCarthy and Hayden plus two forwards would be class imo. Shelvey was the best player on the park. I like McCarthy but he's basically the midfielder Colback wants to be, I wouldn't be dropping Shelvey for him if he can play like that often enough, we need him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Hayden wold probably be given more freedom to drive forward if both played, which would be interesting. Think Rafa would just rotate different pairings ultimately, which would be cool with me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubestationatmidnight Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Eh? McCarthy is probably better than Hayden like and he'd be the one to make way if McCartgy comes in. Hayden & McCarthy in the centre seems far too reserved. I wish you would let Rafa get on with it like. McCarthy isn't coming haha and I will do especially after yesterday. Get the window shut and another week of training we will be flying. Can't wait for Derby next match! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Think it's a clear sign that Rafa has figured out Colback much quicker than previous managers It depends if he's ok dropping down a division I guess, wouldn't surprise me if he isn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 McCarthy would replace Hayden (you would hope) not Sissoko. Sissoko would be competing with Perez, Diame, Ritchie and Shelvey. If we are going off yesterday's team then Shelvey imo, McCarthy and Hayden plus two forwards would be class imo. Shelvey was the best player on the park. I like McCarthy but he's basically the midfielder Colback wants to be, I wouldn't be dropping Shelvey for him if he can play like that often enough, we need him. I know he was but we all know he won't do that every week and we need an alternative. Besides McCarthy is a lot more advanced than the likes of Colback and Hayden as well as being superior technically. The other issue is Shelvey isn't that mobile so I'd like an option where both our CMs are capable of covering ground and playing. Obviously 20m seems a bit much mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I'd take McCarthy any day of the week like He's the kind of player we want in rotation if we get back into the Premiership too although it sounds like he wants to be playing every game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Another defensive type midfielder. Why? Creative attacking please. McCarthy's good don't get me wrong, but isn't really any different from what we have or need for this level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 He's someone who could potentially be a first choice for 3-4 years though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Don't want another fake Irishman anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Not sure I want us to splash £20m on him when we can get better for that money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Go all in on knocktart, we're fine in the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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