Everton fans have been somewhat quieter in the Transfer Tavern in recent times after seeing their side drop points at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Saturday.
Marco Silva’s men went into their clash with Huddersfield Town off the back of a win and two draws from their opening three matches, beating Southampton at home alongside drawing away at Bournemouth and Wolves. And they weren’t quite able to record a second Premier League victory of the campaign at the weekend either in drawing 1-1 with David Wagner’s Terriers, who had taken the lead through Phillip Billing before Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised to earn the Toffees a share of the spoils.
Thus, there have been some frustrated Evertonians up and down the country in recent times, although they are likely to be intrigued by recent news that midfielder James McCarthy is nearing a return to first team action after injury.
The Republic of Ireland international hasn’t featured for the Merseysiders since suffering a horrific leg break in a Premier League clash against West Brom back in January, which happened just a matter of weeks after he returned to action following a hamstring problem.
Yet reports suggest that the 27-year-old is closing in on a return to first team action, in news which has stimulated a positive reaction from plenty of Everton fans on Twitter…
A fit James McCarthy goes straight into the first team for me
— Ian (@Ian_efc1878) September 4, 2018
Does a job for Everton and does it well. Nice to see him back
— Steviemac (@steviemac2010) September 4, 2018
Actually looking forward to McCarthy being back, think he’s another who will suit what Silva wants. The lad at full flow never stops running and puts himself about and he could be a key player in CM for us as time goes on
— Aide Dews (@AidyDews) September 4, 2018
It will be great to have James fit and ready to join the squad.
— Roger Williams (@RogerWi33581994) September 4, 2018
Mate McCarthy returning actually excited me. That’s the stature of our midfield currently.
However, if he’s anything like our other ROI international he’s had his best years. Which hurts to say
— simply EFC (@simplyEFC) September 4, 2018
Good. Get Davies out the firing line.
— Lee McEFC83 (@LeeMcClean83) September 4, 2018
Hmm, could be more adventurous with his passing in certain areas but everything else you can’t knock. Loves a tackle, works hard, goes box to box, his positioning defensively is good, knows when to step in and cover the FB. He could be a good player for Silva in time
— Aide Dews (@AidyDews) September 4, 2018
Everton fans… what do you think? Let us know!
