[goldenHuddlestone]

Everton forward James McFadden will be out of action for around a month after picking up a hamstring injury on international duty. McFadden missed last weekends 3-0 Merseyside derby victory after pulling up during Scotlands 2-1 win in Lithuania in a Euro 2008 qualifier. The clubs medical staff have now had time to fully assess the problem and the verdict was not good news for the 23-year-old.

Head physio Mick Rathbone told Evertons official website: "James McFadden injured his hamstring, as we all saw watching the game unfolding on television last week - and that is your worst nightmare when the player is thousands of miles away. The injury happened eight days ago and he is doing okay, doing some light jogging but there is a small tear there so he is going to be out for up to a month."

[Jedi Knight]

Big blow for both Everton, who have started the season brilliantly, and McFadden who would have been on a high after his performances and goal for Scotland last week.

[goldenHuddlestone]

Will he miss any scottish games

[Jedi Knight]

if it's 4 wks he's out for he'll miss both the France and Ukraine games ( 07/10 and 11/10 respectively). Damn it, that's a big loss for the National team as well as he really turns it opn for Scotland. The premiership is still to see the best of McFadden. A very, very talented player

[goldenHuddlestone]

I cant say I rate him pparticually highly

[Jedi Knight]

it's frustrating as he's not really had a chance to establish himself but he'll come good. Everton spent over a million on him and even the Old Firm wanted him at the time as he was the hottest property in Scottish football. I think he plays really well with Scotland coz we're usually the underdogs and he can relax and let his feet do the talking. If he gets a good run he'll be a sensation down there ( if he can control his temper. He is a wee bit gallus as we say up here. that's another reason why we like him)

[theo kawala]

i feel very sorry for scotland as they started there internation games well and mcfadden was a key player to there great start

[goldenHuddlestone]

Why do so many Scottish players play for Everton

[theo kawala]

like?

[goldenHuddlestone]

Naysmith
Weir
McFadden
Turner
Boyle

[theo kawala]

probably because moyes is scottish and likes the talent there?

[Joe]

Everton, Liverpool and Man Utd have always seemed to have at least one scotsman in their team.Maybe it is just because these clubs are a bit closer to home!

McFadden will be a loss though, hopefully we have Maloney available - he may get a chance to establish himeself in the National team.

[Jedi Knight]

don't forget Graeme Sharpe who was the last striker to hit 20 goals for Everton, 19 years ago.
plus if you look at the great man u, liverpool, everton, leeds teams etc ..they've always been built around a core of Scotsman both in terms of players and managers.

[beartons]

Originally Posted by goldenHuddlestone

I cant say I rate him pparticually highly

i dont rate the nonsense you spout highly either,if you dont think he is good,well your obviously not educated properly in the art of football matey! hes no henry,but there are only a few proper world class players in the premiership, henry,gerrard,shevchenko,ballack,and maybe rooney,if he progresses! get yer specs on and stop being so english and open up your mind!" total recall 1988!"

[Joe]

I think you can include Rooney in the World Class bracket too.

[Malaka 69]

Rooney's still to show it. Keane's been spouting 2day that Rooney has potential but aint achieved anything yet. Have to agree

[beartons]

Originally Posted by Joe

I think you can include Rooney in the World Class bracket too.

i did,though he has to progress! time will tell, potentialy he could be one of Englands best ever,though if his attitude and temper dont change,he will fall short!

[Joe]

Getting back on to McFadden, he will be a greater loss to Scotland than to Everton. Bith Johnson and Beattie are playing well together at the moment.

[theo kawala]

yes true joe

[goldenHuddlestone]

Originally Posted by beartons

i dont rate the nonsense you spout highly either,if you dont think he is good,well your obviously not educated properly in the art of football matey! hes no henry,but there are only a few proper world class players in the premiership, henry,gerrard,shevchenko,ballack,and maybe rooney,if he progresses! get yer specs on and stop being so english and open up your mind!" total recall 1988!"

All I meant is that he hasn't really proved himself in the Premiership

[beartons]

Originally Posted by goldenHuddlestone

All I meant is that he hasn't really proved himself in the Premiership

no probs,but he has not had the greatest of runs,his goal tally isnt good,but his on the ball play is very high standard!he has had injuries and a lot of time on the bench cos of it,but hes a good players,great dribbler!

[theo kawala]

what mcfadden?

[squid]

MacFadden will become a big player for everton in the coming years. he was starting to get into the team more last year and was finally showing a good hard working attitude to go with all of the skill he has. He's was becoming a bit more of a team player. I think he will force his way into the team.

As for Scotland, I think it might be a good oppertunity for Maloney to come in. Its good to have a few more options that can come in. Something we havent had in the past.

[theo kawala]

he has already forced himself into the team and can consider himself a first team player now