Such shockingly sad news. Thoughts and prayers with his family. As one who dislikes a minutes applause this is one time it should happen.
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Paul McCarthy RIP
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RIP PAUL
RIP PAUL
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Although I never knew Paul as a person, the way he led the Albion with strength and commitment made him a player that was a 100 percenter, I will never forget him.
Condolences to all his friends and family, as this must shocking news.
Condolences to all his friends and family, as this must shocking news.
Hungry Joe
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Awful news. RIP Paul, thoughts are with your loved ones.
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AmexRuislip
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Oxford Mail reporting, Paul McCarthys passing.
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/1...ke_glowing_tribute_to__leader__Paul_McCarthy/
FORMER Oxford United teammates have led the tributes to Paul McCarthy as an incredible man who was a leader on an off the pitch.
The defender died yesterday aged 45 of what has been reported as a heart attack.
McCarthy made 35 appearances for United between March 2003 and May 2004.
Steve Basham, who shared a dressing room with him, said: "As a man he was incredible.
"He was someone you could always go to if you needed someone to talk to and as one of the more experienced players he always took time to help the younger players.
He was a leader off the pitch as well as on it and had really high standards.
"It's absolutely shocking news and my thoughts are with his family."
Scott McNiven said: "Paul was hard as nails on the pitch and one of the loveliest blokes off it.
"He couldn't do enough for you.
"We had a lot of characters in that Oxford squad but he settled in straight away and was part of the family.
"He was much loved in the changing room.
"It's really hard news to swallow, it's only a couple of years since I was on the touchline with him when I was at Hyde and he was coaching with Ebbsfleet.
"We had some great banter, you never think you would lose someone so young."
McCarthy joined the U's from Wycombe Wanderers, where he had been part of the side which reached the 2001 FA Cup semi-final.
Initially arriving on a loan deal in March 2003, the centre back signed a permanent deal that summer.
Ian Atkins signed McCarthy for United and told the club's website: "I had about 15 diamonds there at Oxford, great lads who were a pleasure to work with and all stuck closely together, but he was one of the ones that shone the brightest.
"He was a natural leader and had a great football brain.
"Sometimes I'd just look his way on the pitch and he would know what I was thinking and get the message across to the other players for me."
McCarthy went on to enjoy success after leaving United and he captained Ebbsfleet United to FA Trophy success in 2008.
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/1...ke_glowing_tribute_to__leader__Paul_McCarthy/
FORMER Oxford United teammates have led the tributes to Paul McCarthy as an incredible man who was a leader on an off the pitch.
The defender died yesterday aged 45 of what has been reported as a heart attack.
McCarthy made 35 appearances for United between March 2003 and May 2004.
Steve Basham, who shared a dressing room with him, said: "As a man he was incredible.
"He was someone you could always go to if you needed someone to talk to and as one of the more experienced players he always took time to help the younger players.
He was a leader off the pitch as well as on it and had really high standards.
"It's absolutely shocking news and my thoughts are with his family."
Scott McNiven said: "Paul was hard as nails on the pitch and one of the loveliest blokes off it.
"He couldn't do enough for you.
"We had a lot of characters in that Oxford squad but he settled in straight away and was part of the family.
"He was much loved in the changing room.
"It's really hard news to swallow, it's only a couple of years since I was on the touchline with him when I was at Hyde and he was coaching with Ebbsfleet.
"We had some great banter, you never think you would lose someone so young."
McCarthy joined the U's from Wycombe Wanderers, where he had been part of the side which reached the 2001 FA Cup semi-final.
Initially arriving on a loan deal in March 2003, the centre back signed a permanent deal that summer.
Ian Atkins signed McCarthy for United and told the club's website: "I had about 15 diamonds there at Oxford, great lads who were a pleasure to work with and all stuck closely together, but he was one of the ones that shone the brightest.
"He was a natural leader and had a great football brain.
"Sometimes I'd just look his way on the pitch and he would know what I was thinking and get the message across to the other players for me."
McCarthy went on to enjoy success after leaving United and he captained Ebbsfleet United to FA Trophy success in 2008.
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TottonSeagull
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As all post have already said, absolutely tragic news. Such a good player in mediocre times and by all accounts a nice man.
It has certainly put into perspective a loss to Huddersfield or a draw to Ipswich to me!
Let's go get promotion for Paul!
Rip Paul #together
It has certainly put into perspective a loss to Huddersfield or a draw to Ipswich to me!
Let's go get promotion for Paul!
Rip Paul #together
Leekbrookgull
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His Family. Respect.
Mungo_Jerry
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Had a few beers with him one night in The Event - top lad and very sad. RIP
The Orange Seagull
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Rip Paul was a good player for us in the 90s.
BangaloreGull
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Very sad news - RIP Paul. Thoughts are with his young family. Am going to Forest with a bunch of my mates I used to go with back when he was playing for us. Having read on this thread that he was going to the game, we will raise our glasses to him.
Taybha
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Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Paul , RIP .
Kneon Light
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So very sad. I used to teach his daughters and whenever I met Paul and his wife at parent's evenings/sports events they seemed like thoroughly nice people.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
nicko31
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RIP Paul a great servant during difficult times at the albion
hart's shirt
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A quality strong-hearted defender on the field, a great guy off it by all accounts.
Steve Foster
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Such sad news & no age at all.