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| Benni McCarthy |
Blackburn Rovers
Forward
Additional positions:
Forward Sub
Date of Birth: 12.11.1977
Place of Birth: Kaapstad, South Africa
Height: 1.8 m
Weight: 80 kg
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South Africa international who has averaged a league goal every three games in his three seasons at Ewood Park. The sale of Roque Santa Cruz should increase McCarthy's importance to the club.
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News Archive Stories for Benni McCarthy
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News: Carlos Alberto Parreira, the returning South Africa coach, has thrown his cap on McCarthy regaining his former glories. The striker won't be involved in the African Cup of Nations in January but he may need a move to start earning you points - he isn't Alllardyce's cup of tea.
Analysis: Still a natural goalscorer when fit and playing.
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News: McCarthy appears more and more likely to be leaving Ewood Park this January.
Analysis: "In my opinion, I am better than what we have at Rovers," he said. "But unfortunately the manager prefers a different style of player."
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News: Sam Allardyce has said that he would consider selling Benni McCarthy in the January transfer window if another club meets Blackburn's valuation of the South Africa international. "At his age, I'd understand it if he wants to play first-team football and at the moment he can't get it here," he said.
Analysis: McCarthy has started just one match in the league this season, becoming a bit-part player at Ewood Park.
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News: McCarthy is now ready to return to the first-team squad after recovering from his recent ankle problem.
Analysis: "We've got an empty treatment table," said a faintly startled Sam Allardyce.
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News: The South Africa striker is still being troubled by the foot injury which has caused him to miss his club's last two matches.
Analysis: McCarthy is rated doubtful for the home game against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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| 2009-10 |
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1 |
32 |
191 |
6 |
| 2008-09 |
10 |
3 |
281 |
1515 |
31 |
| 2007-08 |
8 |
0 |
548 |
1682 |
46 |
| 2006-07 |
18 |
1 |
634 |
3064 |
49 |
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