McCarthy: McGoldrick's Raring to Go
Friday, 13th May 2016 21:54

Boss Mick McCarthy says Blues striker David McGoldrick is raring to go and “wants to make up for lost time” having been named in the provisional Republic of Ireland squad for the European Championships warm-up game against Holland on Friday 27th May alongside his Town team-mate Daryl Murphy.

“I thought they'd be in the preliminary squad anyway, it's great for them but it's up to Martin [O'Neill] if they go eventually,” said McCarthy, who was speaking at a press conference this morning, where he was announced as Paddy Power’s Euro 2016 ambassador, contributing columns to the Paddy Power Blog throughout Euro 2016.

“They are both fit, Murph's missed the last 10 games [with a calf problem] but he's fit and David is raring to go, to be honest.

“He has missed a lot of football and he's hungry for it, he's not wanting his holidays, he wants to make up for lost time, he played in the last four games for me and he's alright, they are both fine.

“We couldn't achieve anything, other than finishing seventh, so once the play-offs had gone, I really wanted him to be fit and available for the Euros, which he is.

“He is different to any of the other strikers, he’s very good, he's a good finisher, he can take the ball and keep hold of it, he drops in and plays.

“He's not one who threatens off the shoulder all the time, though he can do that as he's quick enough. He's a comfortable, technical player.

“Daryl was prolific last season. As for not scoring, there's a first time for everything. He will get one at some stage. It's whether he gets a start as they'll have to look at him in the friendlies coming up and only Martin will decide if he gets a chance.

“He was outstanding last season and he's only missed games this season through injury but he's fit now and has his opportunity with the games coming up.”

Reflecting on Ireland’s group opponents, Belgium, Italy and Sweden, at the Euros in France, he added: “It’s a tough group, the European Championships are notoriously tough.

"There are some weaker teams in it as they have extend the amount of teams that are in it, but nevertheless you’ve got to beat the best teams to win it.

“The three teams that we’ve got are exceptionally tough but that has always been the case. I can’t remember going to a championship thinking it was going to be easy.

“The last European Championships in Poland were disappointing but you do your best and see what happens. It has generally been the case that teams don’t like playing against us.”

Meanwhile, McCarthy has reiterated his desire to return to the Republic of Ireland manager's job which was his between 1996 and 2002 at some stage in the future with current boss Martin O’Neill not having ruled out a return to club management following the Euros.

"If I'm out of work and there is no Ireland manager there - there is one there at the moment and he has done a very good job to get them to the Euros - if I haven't got a job, and the job comes up then of course I would be interested," he told RTE News.

In January McCarthy and his assistant Terry Connor signed new contracts with Town which run to 2018 with options for a further two years.

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MrDiddle added 22:10 - May 13 This will get the Mick haters going!
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jollyroger added 22:13 - May 13 I get the feeling murph has been fit for the last few games but mm kept him back so he didn't get any injuries for his beloved Ireland
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Warkys_Tash added 22:38 - May 13 Let's hope MacG is raring to go for us ALL next season & rediscovers his goal scoring & shot accuracy. He was superb last season before getting injured in Jan.
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have_a_word_with_him added 22:41 - May 13 jollyroger what a laughable comment
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ArnieM added 22:56 - May 13 I bet Didsy is injured for the start of the new season znd doesn't complete 1/2 the season dud to injury.
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clive_baker added 23:05 - May 13

I hope McGoldrick goes as he hasn't played much this season. A couple of weeks with the Ireland squad at the Euro's will do him the world of good, he should come back for pre season fitter than anyone and raring to go for next season. He could be like a new singing for us, he's a quality player. Our 4 strikers of him, Murph, Pitman and Sears is quality, we just need to add a couple of cars in the midfield and get Bishop and Dozzell involved then we should be a force. Come on you blues!! x

jas0999 added 07:09 - May 14 McGoldrick is an excellent player but one who will spend long periods injured. Murphy has put himself first and has added another poor season to his record. Only last year being excellent, otherwise he has been average.
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billlm added 08:24 - May 14 Seems a bit of a piss take on the people who pay dids n murphys wages can swan around and be available for another team but not there employers, both should have repaid Ipswich town by getting in there best shape for next season. If they both go they will be having extra time off and be once again playing catch up.
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 08:42 - May 14 Both Murphy and McG would only improve their Ireland chances by playing regularly for us, so I don't buy any conspiracy theories. But I am pessimistic about McG long-term. Given his injury history, I just can't see him being a regular in the future. Murphy was great for one season, but it is time to get in some supplementary firepower up front.
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