Barca keen on Scots starlet

[AFII]

Barcelona are the latest club to be credited with an interest in Hamilton's highly-rated youngster James McCarthy.

The 16-year-old is regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in Scotland and has attracted the attention of a host of clubs in England and Scotland.

McCarthy enjoyed training stints at Liverpool, Reading and Celtcic last term as they wanted to have a look at the teenager close up.

Liverpool were so impressed with McCarthy they lodged a bid for his services which was rejected by Hamilton.

Barcelona and Deportivo La Coruna have joined the hunt for McCarthy with both Spanish clubs having had scouts over to watch him in action.

Interest

Hamilton secretary Scott Struthers told the Daily Record: "Barcelona and Deportivo have both faxed us in the past to tell us they will be taking a look at the player and we've turned down one bid from Liverpool.

"At most games we get around four scouts from various clubs but last week we had about 20. All the big names were represented.

"James is scheduled to make his 40th appearance for us against Dundee United at Tannadice in the CIS Cup this week and that tells its own story about the progress of a 16-year-old."

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[Parm]

saw this on the beeb gossip page today. Has anyone seen this kid play? is he really this good?

[red g]

for every messi there are about 10 cherno samba's!! I gave up on wonderkids after Wayne Harrison !!

[keniget]

"one of the most exciting young talents in Scotland"

Like there are more!

[Dalglish]

"one of the most exciting young talents in Scotland"

Like there are more!

There are quite a few at the moment. Dont let facts get in the way of your hilarity mind

[El Diego]

Scotland are producing a lot of quality at the moment, got to the final of the under 19's a couple of years ago. There's probably more talented scottish youngsters than english at the moment.

[thesilverfoxlfc]

Whats the big hype about this kid?

Is he really any good?

Dont hear much of him weeke to week just every now and then when the window is soon to open.

[Parm]

Scotland are producing a lot of quality at the moment, got to the final of the under 19's a couple of years ago. There's probably more talented scottish youngsters than english at the moment.

but doesnt McCarthy play for Ireland?

[thesilverfoxlfc]

but doesnt Hamilton play for Ireland?

I think he did choose Ireland

[Parm]

I think he did choose Ireland

thought so, wasnt there some uproar about it as well.

[bobbyfallon]

thought so, wasnt there some uproar about it as well.

no way - he flew on ryanair once - has the booking confirmation letter therefore he is irish - woohoo

[JPK]

Hammill looked **** hot up there and so did Stokes and both are struggling now.
Very poor league but if so many top clubs are after him then he must have something about him.

[thesilverfoxlfc]

thought so, wasnt there some uproar about it as well.

I think there was as with Aiden McGeady and he still gets a bit of stick, you have to ask why are many of them choosing Ireland over Scotland??

Better chance at success in the future, like Gibson picked the Rep of Ireland over n.ireland last month

[Parm]

no way - he flew on ryanair once - has the booking confirmation letter therefore he is irish - woohoo

At least the Irish FA have upped selection criteria.

I think there was as with Aiden McGeady and he still gets a bit of stick, you have to ask why are many of them choosing Ireland over Scotland??

Better chance at success in the future, like Gibson picked the Rep of Ireland over n.ireland last month

McGeadys the Celtic kid isnt he? he looked quite decent -v- Benfica. Thing is, Ireland are struggling somewhat, whereas Scotland are very much on the up.

[Ataturk]

dont forget we have our own scottish starlet.

Gary Mackay Steven