Stu1993 101 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 HAMILTON midfielder James McArthur will spend next week on trial at Wigan - as he bids to join his former team-mate James McCarthy in the Premier League.Stoke are also trailing McArthur and Accies could land £1million for him but SunSport can reveal that Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is now in pole position.He wants to team McArthur with old pal McCarthy, a sensation in the second half of his debut season at Latics.And SunSport understands Stoke spoke to Accies supremo Ronnie MacDonald about McArthur yesterday. They are aware Wigan are ready to pounce and want to move first.Alex McLeish is keeping tabs on him too. McArthur's adviser George Gray said: "Things are really about to heat up for James."Wigan have been in touch and Roberto Martinez would love him but Stoke have come from nowhere."Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/2917912/Wigan-eye-up-James.html#ixzz0jtlwf3I5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 He's never overly impressed me whenever I've seen him play at Hamilton. A decent player- nothing more, nothing less. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
super hans 55 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Disagree, I've always rated McArthur. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie1807 146 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 He's a good player in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERRZO 5 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Decent but does not have anywhere near the same ability as McCarthy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 Disagree, I've always rated McArthur.Against who ? other bottom SPL Sides, when he comes up against us hes never in the game. Hes a good player but no were near rangers or EPL Class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 941 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 He'll be a terrific player with the right coaching. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Sasac 164 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Fantastic, this would mean we don't sign him! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby83 0 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Don't suppose we have a chance in getting him now he is seemingly Premiership bound. Apparently heading down to Wigan to be shown the ropes in coming weeks.Played a fair amount of games for Hamilton at 22 and its captain. Good midfielder whenever ive seen him.Premiership quality you think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 I only really see him against us, he's nothing special. Would be a pointless signing, another Alan Gow type signing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz73 0 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Don't suppose we have a chance in getting him now he is seemingly Premiership bound. Apparently heading down to Wigan to be shown the ropes in coming weeks.Played a fair amount of games for Hamilton at 22 and its captain. Good midfielder whenever ive seen him.Premiership quality you think?sorry but he no prem class he cnt do it in scotland every wk.only plays well in sum games 2 light in middle off park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Stars Bearette 1 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 he could use us as a stepping stone to the Premiership heheslowl but surely more scottish players are holding their own down there so its a good thing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERRZO 5 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Was MOTM yday I thought. Really impressed me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,668 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 ffs he only looks good against us because our midfielders sit on top of our backlineat times the hamilton midfield have been dominated by shite like ian black, n'guemo etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 56,593 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 He's obviously a talented player who is destined for better things than a relegation battle with Hamilton.You can only do so much when you are playing in a midfield with guys like Simon Mensing & Alex Neil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamWATP 0 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 He's obviously a talented player who is destined for better things that a relegation battle with Hamilton.You can only do so much when you are playing in a midfield with guys like Simon Mensing & Alex Neil.I agree with this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboyrfc 296 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 He is a big Rangers fan as well.I know people come out with that kind of shite all the time but he genuinely is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 He'll probs sign with Wigan, we could do no worse tbf bringing him in after all hes on a free transfer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 56,593 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 He'll probs sign with Wigan, we could do no worse tbf bringing him in after all hes on a free transferHe isn't on a free mate.Talk of a 2 million pound fee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Better off leaving the SPL, he can only improve away from this shit-hole!Wouldn't like to see him at Rangers as we don't need him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 He'll probs sign with Wigan, we could do no worse tbf bringing him in after all hes on a free transferHe isn't on a free mate.Talk of a 2 million pound fee.Oh, I always thought he was on a free! stuff paying £2million on him. We have Davis Edu Thomson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 He'll probs sign with Wigan, we could do no worse tbf bringing him in after all hes on a free transferHe isn't on a free mate.Talk of a 2 million pound fee.Oh, I always thought he was on a free! stuff paying £2million on him. We have Davis Edu ThomsonAnd McCulloch, who will never be dropped Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie 205 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Good player and a good Bluenose as well. With the right coaching it won't be long until he is knocking on the door of the Scotland set-up. Always thought he was the better player rather than the wee pape McCarthy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 56,593 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 According to reports Wigan Athletic are set for a tussle to bring Hamilton Academicals starlet James McArthur to the DW Stadium. Sky Sports reports that the highly-rated midfielder is set to follow former team-mate James McCarthy to the Premier League with the Latics, Birmingham City, Stoke City and West Brom interested.The mood music from New Douglas Park is that McArthur will leave in the summer and Latics boss Roberto martinez is set to trial the youngster towards the end of the season..The player's agent, Willie McKay told Sky Sports: "There have been lots of enquiries for James. "I know there are four Premier League clubs very keen on him."James has just one year left on his contract and it seems Hamilton will look to sell him this summer."James has enjoyed a fantastic season for Hamilton and there is sure to be no shortage of offers for him in the summer."Just came across this development the now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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