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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 4 - 1 | Wigan |
| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan | 16:00 | A Villa |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | James McCarthy |
| Age | 22 |
| Club | Wigan Athletic |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Squad No | 4 |
| Born | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Player rating | 6.5 (what is this?) |
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| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Academical | Wigan Athletic | 21 Jul 2009 | £ 2,000,000 |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays Premier League | Wigan Athletic | 37 (0) | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| The FA Cup sponsored by Budweiser | Wigan Athletic | 3 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | Republic of Ireland | 5 (0) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| International Match | Republic of Ireland | 4 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
28th April 2013
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez praised several of his players for their performances in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham on Saturday.
26th March 2013
Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has joked that he will 'punch' James McCarthy if the youngster does not start believing in himself.
21st March 2013
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has named Leeds midfielder Paul Green ahead of Wigan's James McCarthy in his side to face Sweden in Friday's World Cup qualifier.
7th February 2013
Wigan midfielder James McCarthy admits he is flattered to be linked with a move to several Premier League clubs.
6th February 2013
James McCarthy is looking for Republic of Ireland to establish momentum heading into important World Cup qualifiers.
10th January 2013
Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez has reassured fans that the club will not be selling during this transfer window.