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Arsenal Watching Hamilton Wonderkid James McCarthy
Arsenal have joined the race for 17 year old Irish Under 19 International James McCarthy, who currently plays for Scottish minnows Hamilton Academical.
McCarthy made his debut aged just 15 for Hamilton’s first team, and has since gone on to become a regular as they gained promotion to the Scottish Premier League last week, but Arsenal will face a battle for his services with clubs from England and Europe also scouting the prospect.
James was born in Scotland but chose to play for Ireland as his family hails from there, and its thought our Head of Youth Development director Liam Brady who recently became assistant manager of the Republic of Ireland national team, has indicated his interest to Arsenal’s scouts who have been present at recent fixtures.
Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Celtic have all been in attendance this season, with the latter making an offer last January which was subsequently rejected.
McCarthy has only 1 year left on his current contract, and despite Hamilton’s best attempts to keep him it seems he will move on this summer, with the only question left which club he will go to.
He is a central midfielder, who can also play wide on the left or right. He is two footed and confident on the ball, and blessed with a superb passing ability. Manager Billy Reid is aware of the interest and confirms he has all the talents to become a huge prospect.
“Every week there are up to 25 clubs that send scouts to look at him, from Barcelona to Liverpool, from Real Madrid to Arsenal,”
“The boy has everything, pace, power, stamina, he’s two-footed and he runs forever. It’s no exaggeration to say he’s up there with the best in the country.”
Arsenal could be favourites to sign the youngsters, as its reported they are willing to consider an option where he joins his new employers but is loaned back to the club that has nurtured his development.
James rejected Liverpool last summer after a short trial, and with the lure of Arsene Wenger’s youth policy could prove to be decisive.
One thing is for sure, whatever happens and wherever James McCarthy ends up, he is sure to be a superb player in the future. Hopefully for Arsenal. |
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Wenger - I May Rest Euro 08 Players
here is a possibility that Arsene Wenger may opt to rest some players involved in The European Championships in the Monday night clash against already relegated Derby County at Pride Park.
With The Premiership gone, and little hope of being caught for third place, Wenger could rest a number of players to give them a break before the rigours of the summer.
“Maybe I’ll have to give the players who go to the European Championships a little breather before they go.”
With Arsenal already struggling through injuries and suspensions, it is quite possible that we could see a Carling Cup team seeing out the season, although one eye must be kept on the result of the clash between Champions-elect Manchester United and Chelsea, as there is still a chance of second place, while Liverpool would be keen to pinch third ahead of The Gunners should there be any slips. |
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hai boi.. |
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kesian  |
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Reply #601 katana83's post
amik dua musim pahtu jual  |
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hai bang korie,bang katana |
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Reply #609 ShadowChaser's post
nape ni bang shadow? |
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Reply #608 ahmad_fazill's post
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ko x ngaku ek??? |
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Reply #614 hasribus's post
nagn baraca pun terkencet...  |
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Reply #617 hasribus's post
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abg bus cirit dalam sluaq ka? |
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Reply #615 katana83's post
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tol kot |
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Post time 25-4-2008 11:52 AM
