Scottish Mag 3 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Skysports.com understands Celtic and Newcastle are monitoring James McFadden's contractual situation at Birmingham. The talented Scotland international has a year left on his existing deal and has yet to agree an extension at St Andrews. McFadden has proven a popular figure in the Midlands since joining Birmingham in 2008 from Everton. Blues boss Alex McLeish would be loath to lose the talented schemer but could face competition to keep him should Celtic and Newcastle firm up initial interest. Celtic have long-since admired the player and could test Birmingham's resolve to keep Glasgow-born McFadden with an offer in the region of £3million. Newly promoted Newcastle are scouring the market for proven top-flight performers and may just see McFadden as an ideal addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Wouldn't mind him tbh, could do a job for us. Certainly better than Ameobi.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4242 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I like mcfadden and rate him I always think hes older than he is, only 27, yes please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespaws 0 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 A bloke I used to work with years ago raved about him when he was a toffee. Mind you, he'd have raved about my Grandma if she'd played for Everton. His cataclysmic implosion was funny when Rooney left for Man U IIRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I quite like him but I'd worry he's played a decent role in well-drilled sides like Everton and Birmingham and might be hung out to dry a bit here. But he'd improve the squad. Whoopy fucking doo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bi-Polar Bear 0 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I quite like him but I'd worry he's played a decent role in well-drilled sides like Everton and Birmingham and might be hung out to dry a bit here. But he'd improve the squad. Whoopy fucking doo. Do you think there is any truth in the Cleverly and Rose rumours? Would not mind Cleverly up here even if only on loan. Will add a bit of energy to our midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespaws 0 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I quite like him but I'd worry he's played a decent role in well-drilled sides like Everton and Birmingham and might be hung out to dry a bit here. But he'd improve the squad. Whoopy fucking doo. Yeah, I can see where you're coming from. He'd be a direct swap for Guthrie though wouldn't he? Guthrie < McFadden is he not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I quite like him but I'd worry he's played a decent role in well-drilled sides like Everton and Birmingham and might be hung out to dry a bit here. But he'd improve the squad. Whoopy fucking doo. Yeah, I can see where you're coming from. He'd be a direct swap for Guthrie though wouldn't he? Guthrie < McFadden is he not? I thought he played upfront. Have to confess to having seen very little of him last year for Birmingham though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 He's a striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Like him. Good feet. Right age. Go get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26607 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Started off his career as a striker and moved to the left wing iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Started off his career as a striker and moved to the left wing iirc. Would be a clever player in the hole. Where fatty plays now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 8 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Has had injury problems before but would be a welcome edition to the squad. Would Chip in with a few goals/assists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 not the best but the best of what we can probably get to be honest, and we could do much much worse than him. Works hard as well which i like Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TicTacWoe 0 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 (edited) a few years ago I'd have said yes but as usual in the last few seasons we come in for players like this when they're on the way down, would be a slight improvement on Nolan/Smith but that's not saying a lot. He still has the odd good game and has a bit of flare but wouldn't be wild about signing him. Edited July 6, 2010 by TicTacWoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 86 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 mcleish has turned him into a hard working wide midfielder.... has a good left foot but not enough speed to get away from the better full backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9064 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Strikes me as a fairly inconsistent player and I think he'd have a decent start, but soon enough he'd lose his place thanks to average to poor performances when we needed better. I don't think he's that much cop, I think he'd be a waste of money. So I'm out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19885 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 sad that it's come to this. the majority of the board pleased to see us linked with a player we wouldn't have got at all excited about a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 sad that it's come to this. the majority of the board pleased to see us linked with a player we wouldn't have got at all excited about a few years back. No one's excited now I know what you mean though. Daft thing is, he'll probably pick Celtic anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19885 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 sad that it's come to this. the majority of the board pleased to see us linked with a player we wouldn't have got at all excited about a few years back. No one's excited now I know what you mean though. Daft thing is, he'll probably pick Celtic anyway. the other sad thing is he'd probably walk into our starting eleven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Strikes me as a fairly inconsistent player and I think he'd have a decent start, but soon enough he'd lose his place thanks to average to poor performances when we needed better. I don't think he's that much cop, I think he'd be a waste of money. So I'm out. Given your predictions throughout the World Cup your opinion on footballers shouldn't count tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9064 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Strikes me as a fairly inconsistent player and I think he'd have a decent start, but soon enough he'd lose his place thanks to average to poor performances when we needed better. I don't think he's that much cop, I think he'd be a waste of money. So I'm out. Given your predictions throughout the World Cup your opinion on footballers shouldn't count tbh You weren't there man, you don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I would be very happy with McFadden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespaws 0 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I quite like him but I'd worry he's played a decent role in well-drilled sides like Everton and Birmingham and might be hung out to dry a bit here. But he'd improve the squad. Whoopy fucking doo. Yeah, I can see where you're coming from. He'd be a direct swap for Guthrie though wouldn't he? Guthrie < McFadden is he not? I thought he played upfront. Have to confess to having seen very little of him last year for Birmingham though. Oh yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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