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James McCarthy

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Gioventu, Aug 3, 2021.

Discuss James McCarthy in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Sean Daleer Gold Member Gold Member

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    Can't imagine why a supposed died in the wool Tim, never mind a so called professional, is happy to sit on a contract for four years doing nothing.

    Has he no professional pride?

    Disappointing for someone supposedly a fighter on the pitch.

    Not his fault though it's whoever sanctioned the deal. An utter shitshow.
     
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  2. FrankMcCallum

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  3. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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  5. bhoy_wonder Gold Member Gold Member

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    Is he gone?
     
  6. Crilly Hakuhna matata

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    Shame, I thought this was gonna be his year :BR1:
     
  7. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    It is one of the great Celtic mysteries of recent seasons but according to the Etims podcast it seems that James McCarthy has left the building.

    The midfielder signed as a free agent almost exactly three years ago alongside Joe Hart following Celtic’s opening day SPFL defeat away to Hearts at Tynecastle. While Hart got a three year contract McCarthy signed a four year deal.

    It is fair to say that their careers took off in different directions with the midfielder never getting off the ground at Celtic following stints in England at Wigan, Everton and Crystal Palace


    After a total of 27 appearances, 21 of them as a substitute it seems that an agreement has been reached on the final year of the midfielders contract.

    McCarthy’s last first team appearance was away to Motherwell in a League Cup tie in October 2022 which was also Ben Siegrist’s second and final Celtic appearance.


    Last season the midfielder did play twice in the Lowland League for Celtic B.

    At the age of 33 McCarthy should be able to play on at a lower level but it seems that starting out as a 16-year-old at Hamilton Accies has taken a toll on his body
     
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  8. Mr. Slippyfist

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    Haha too late :BR1:
     
  9. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    Haha funny
     
  10. bhoy_wonder Gold Member Gold Member

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    Goodbye sweet prince
     
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    Who is coming in to replace Matt and Reo when they go now?
     
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    Thought he was always unlucky not to get more game time.
     
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    Pity it didn’t work out, a pre england McCarthy would have worked his heart to bursting in our midfield, hoping he finds a club for his last seasons as a player
     
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    Some birds just weren't meant to be caged.

    In all seriousness, best of luck to him. Sure it didn't work out as he planned either.
     
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    Up there with legends like Stephanne Bonnes.
     
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    Yes he just came at the wrong time and it turned into a disaster. Wish he had of come earlier in his career as he was a class player but clearly all those injuries took a fierce toll and his legs were just gone by the time he signed for us.
     
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    Is he actually away or is this just some other wannabe bawbag spouting pish? No offence crow :fear:
     
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    As mental as it is, a few games he played he was not bad... I guess he just was not up to the pace of Anges style and got bombed out.
     
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    Going to be a huge loss
     
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