Celtic hero Peter Grant reckons James McCarthy does have a future at Parkhead and insists he possesses the right qualities to be an influence on and off the pitch.
McCarthy had an underwhelming debut season under Ange Postecoglou after joining his boyhood club on a free transfer last summer. He made just ten league appearances and only qualified for a Scottish Premiership winners medal by the skin of his teeth on the last day of the campaign.
But now Grant believes McCarthy’s role on the training pitch could be the secret behind the consistent form of fellow midfield stars Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate and Matt O’Riley. He told Football Scotland: “Does James have a future at Celtic? That comes down to the manager. It’s difficult for an outside looking in. Everyone can pass comment and judgement. James had a few injury problems at Palace before he arrived. He did exceptionally well in England. At Celtic, he’s not played as many games as we thought he’d be involved in.
