# James McCarthy

Last year

2022

# Star Man

'A pure warrior of the game' - McCarthy's defiance stands out on day of Dublin exit

The eight-time All-Ireland winner gave a wonderful display yesterday in Croke Park.

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Jul 11th 2022, 7:19 PM

# Dubs down

Last-gasp drama as Monaghan relegate Dublin to Division 2

A last-minute Jack McCarron free secured a crucial victory for Monaghan in Clones.

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Mar 27th 2022, 3:35 PM

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# Boost

Irish duo feature as Celtic end campaign on a high

James McCarthy and Liam Scales both started in the victory over Betis.

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Dec 9th 2021, 10:08 PM

# Boost

James McCarthy back in Celtic squad after recovering from injury

Ange Postecoglou’s side play St Johnstone at Parkhead on Saturday.

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Oct 22nd 2021, 4:46 PM

# Green shoots

James McCarthy close to full fitness after Celtic cup cameo

The ireland midfielder came on in the 75th minute of Celtic’s Premier Sports Cup win over Heart.

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Aug 16th 2021, 3:41 PM

# Local Lad

'It's been a long time coming' - McCarthy buzzing to finally be back at boyhood club Celtic

The Glasgow-born Ireland midfielder, who had a brief spell with the Hoops as a teenager, is ready to make his debut this weekend.

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Aug 6th 2021, 3:52 PM

# Two For The Money

James McCarthy pens four-year Celtic deal as part of double signing with Joe Hart

The Republic of Ireland player is joining his boyhood club.

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Aug 3rd 2021, 5:10 PM

# Treatment Table

McCarthy doubt for Ireland's World Cup qualifiers after latest injury setback with Crystal Palace

Ireland play Serbia on 24 March in their opening World Cup qualifier.

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Mar 4th 2021, 9:53 AM

# Setback

Another blow for luckless Ireland midfielder James McCarthy

The 30-year-old had to go off injured in Crystal Palace’s win.

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Jan 30th 2021, 5:04 PM

# In form

Man City win sees them leapfrog Liverpool and go second

Ireland’s James McCarthy made his first Premier League start since October, but he could not prevent a Crystal Palace loss.

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Jan 17th 2021, 9:08 PM

# Transfer News

5 Irish internationals who could be on the move

After Jack Byrne sealed his APOEL deal today, we look at others who could be set for pastures new as the transfer window opens.

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Jan 4th 2021, 5:38 PM

# honoured

'Delighted to join such company' - Dublin's McCarthy rejoices with 8th All-Ireland title

The Ballymun Kickhams great has started in all of Dublin’s All-Ireland final wins since 2011.

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Dec 19th 2020, 7:56 PM

# Absent

James McCarthy withdraws from Irish squad ahead of England clash

The midfielder has left camp for family reasons.

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Nov 12th 2020, 2:27 PM

# hamez

'I remember sitting down with John Small two or three years ago and I was really worried at where Ballymun was'

James McCarthy reflects on Ballymun’s first Dublin SFC title in eight years.

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Sep 29th 2020, 7:05 AM

# Potential

Kenny: Much more to come from 'really exceptional' James McCarthy

David McGoldrick, meanwhile, is unlikely to start against Finland tomorrow evening.

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Sep 5th 2020, 4:27 PM

# COYBIG

Concern for Kenny as James McCarthy takes a knock in Palace pre-season friendly

McCarthy lasted just 20 minutes against Oxford United on Tuesday.

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Aug 26th 2020, 9:56 AM

# Down memory lane

'To be part of that is really special' - 10 years on from a pivotal Dublin Donegal All-Ireland final

Senior managers and players emerged from the All-Ireland U21 final played on this day in 2010.

7.6k

May 1st 2020, 2:57 PM

# New Challenge

'There are times you're going to lose motivation. It’s normal to have those bad days'

James McCarthy discusses life under lockdown and how he’s balancing trying to get fitter and stronger, while also staying fresh.

8.2k

Apr 7th 2020, 6:05 AM

# James McCarthy

Kenny plans to reach out to Robbie Brady, James McCarthy and Shane Long

Now that he has succeeded Mick McCarthy as Ireland manager, what are the big questions facing Stephen Kenny?

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Apr 5th 2020, 9:47 PM

# doubt

'There’s two or three times I’ve selected him and he’s not come'

The Ireland boss was unwilling to give any promises as to whether James McCarthy would feature as part of the Slovakia trip.

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Feb 11th 2020, 8:29 AM

# Frustration

Aubameyang scores and gets sent off by VAR, as 10-man Arsenal held by Crystal Palace

Irish international James McCarthy completed a full 90 minutes for the Eagles.

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Jan 11th 2020, 2:46 PM

# Boost

James McCarthy features as 10-man Crystal Palace move up to fifth with win

The 29-year-old Irish international was introduced at half-time, as his side secured a hard-fought victory over Bournemouth.

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Dec 3rd 2019, 9:47 PM

# Scouting mission

Ireland boss takes trip to watch James McCarthy line out for Palace

Mick McCarthy was in attendance as the midfielder got 90 minutes under his belt this afternoon.

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Aug 12th 2019, 5:00 PM

# Done Deal

Ireland international James McCarthy completes Crystal Palace move

The midfielder leaves Everton after six years there.

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Aug 7th 2019, 11:59 PM

# a fresh start

Out-of-favour Ireland midfielder McCarthy on the verge of Crystal Palace move

The 28-year-old is set to leave the Toffees after six years at Goodison Park.

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Aug 7th 2019, 1:50 PM

# Sticky Situation

Everton deny offering McCarthy to Palace as part of second Zaha bid

The Ireland midfielder was reportedly part of an improved cash-plus-player bid to bring Zaha to Goodison Park.

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Jul 30th 2019, 11:12 AM

# Engine Room

Relief for Dublin as James McCarthy's knee injury not as bad as first feared - reports

The three-time All-Star was forced off in Sunday’s Leinster final.

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Jun 26th 2019, 1:04 PM

# doubt

11 Irish internationals who could be on the move this summer

Callum Robinson and others who are being linked with different clubs.

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Jun 13th 2019, 5:06 PM

# we go again

'Everyone has their self-doubts...You're the one getting chased all the time'

James McCarthy and Dublin begin their Drive for Five bid tomorrow afternoon.

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May 24th 2019, 2:34 PM

# Blues Brothers

'Lads were delighted to have him back' - McCarthy thrilled with O'Carroll's comeback

He didn’t give much away when it came to talk of Diarmuid Connolly rejoining the squad.

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May 13th 2019, 4:55 PM

# left out

Mick McCarthy explains absences of James McCarthy and Dan Crowley from latest squad

The Irish boss has seen very little of either player this season.

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May 7th 2019, 4:17 PM

# Heading Home

Ireland U20 winger drops out of Munster academy to return to Wales

James McCarthy had joined the southern province in 2017.

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Apr 24th 2019, 5:23 PM

# Back in action

After 456 days out, Ireland international McCarthy makes Premier League return

The 28-year-old replaced Idrissa Gueye in the 76th minute today, bringing to an end a nightmare spell.

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Apr 21st 2019, 5:51 PM

# Setback

Man United suffer humiliating loss to Everton

The Red Devils’ top-four hopes suffered a blow amid a dismal defeat.

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Apr 21st 2019, 3:24 PM

# Toffee Titan

Kilbane insists James McCarthy is good enough to be starting for Everton every week

The midfielder was named in Mick McCarthy’s Irish squad yesterday.

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Mar 8th 2019, 5:06 PM

# future plans

10 Irish players who could do with a move in the January transfer window

David Meyler, Chris Forrester and James McCarthy are among the individuals who could switch clubs.

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Jan 7th 2019, 6:47 PM

# Irish Eye

James McCarthy 'ready' for full return to Everton side Coleman calls 'a work in progress'

The Toffees put a disappointing run of results behind them with a 5-1 win at Burnley yesterday.

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Dec 27th 2018, 3:48 PM

# On The Mend

'James is getting better': 11 months on McCarthy nears Everton return after double leg-break

The Ireland midfielder has not played a senior competitive game for Everton since January.

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Dec 20th 2018, 6:52 PM

# no tears left to cry

Rondon breaks down on TV as he recalls James McCarthy's horror leg-break

‘It was an injury that I actually felt when it happened. I’ll never forget it… it was tough.’

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Nov 21st 2018, 7:59 PM

# Road To Recovery

James McCarthy marks return to Everton's first-team with an assist

The Republic of Ireland midfielder suffered a double leg-break while playing for the Toffees last January.

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Nov 7th 2018, 10:59 AM