Latics swoop for Irish star McCarthy

WIGAN yesterday completed the signing of Republic of Ireland U21 international midfielder James McCarthy from Hamilton.

McCarthy is regarded as one of the hottest prospects in British football and new Latics boss Roberto Martinez is pleased to have snapped him up for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £1.2 million (€1.4m).

“There were several clubs chasing James,” said Martinez. “It is fantastic he has chosen Wigan.