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Mick McCarthy has left Blackpool with the club deep in relegation trouble

McCarthy leaves Blackpool after 14 games in charge

Mick McCarthy has parted company with Blackpool after just 14 games with the club deep in Sky Bet Championship relegation trouble.

Soccer • 08 Apr 23

Andy Lyons scored his first goal for Blackpool this evening

Cross-channel wrap: Lyons scores, Wrexham bow out

Ex-Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers wing back Andy Lyons scored his first goal for Blackpool tonight, his late strike teeing up a chaotic finish in their 2-2 home draw against Huddersfield Town in the Championship.

Soccer • 07 Feb 23

Mick McCarthy: 'I've got the bit between my teeth'

Hearts hit out at 'disingenuous' McCarthy comments

Hearts have hit out at Blackpool manager Mick McCarthy after appearing to question the Scottish club's integrity regarding interest in Toby Sibbick.

Soccer • 26 Jan 23

Mick McCarthy is the new head coach at Bloomfield Road

Mick McCarthy appointed as Blackpool head coach

Former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has returned to management after he was appointed as head coach of English Championship side Blackpool.

Soccer • 19 Jan 23

From paradise to pandemonium: 20 years on from Saipan

Sent to Saipan to capture some pretty, tropical pre-World Cup package for the television news, RTÉ Soccer correspondent Tony O'Donoghue recalls a frantic week spent covering the most divisive story in Irish sport's history

Soccer • 22 May 22

Mick McCarthy's Cardiff side lost eight games in-a-row

Connolly: McCarthy may call time on managerial career

Former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly feels that Mick McCarthy may decide to call time on his managerial career following his exit from Cardiff City last weekend.

Soccer • 28 Oct 21

Mick McCarthy and Terry Connor have left Cardiff

Mick McCarthy's Cardiff reign comes to an end

Cardiff City have parted ways with manager Mick McCarthy after Saturday's 2-0 Championship loss to Middlesbrough

Soccer • 23 Oct 21

Two-time Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has been in charge of Cardiff City since January

Championship: McCarthy's Cardiff lose seven in a row

West Brom lost ground on Championship leaders Bournemouth as Jamie Paterson's superb strike secured Swansea a 2-1 comeback win.

Soccer • 20 Oct 21

Mick McCarthy after the defeat at the Swansea.com Stadium

Updated Mick McCarthy vows to fight on amid Cardiff slump

Mick McCarthy has pledged to fight on as Cardiff City manager after Swansea inflicted a south Wales derby mauling and a sixth-successive defeat on the Bluebirds.

Soccer • 17 Oct 21

Callum Robinson (left) celebrates with his West Brom team-mates

Championship: West Brom increase pressure on McCarthy

West Brom moved to the top of the English Championship with a resounding 4-0 win at Cardiff that turned the heat up on under-fire manager Mick McCarthy.

Soccer • 28 Sep 21

McCarthy: Narrative around the England team has changed

This week's guest on We Become Heroes is former Republic of Ireland captain and manager Mick McCarthy, who reflects on a lifetime in the game, the eternal questions around Saipan, and England's chances of winning the Euros.

Euro 2020 • 09 Jul 21

The Coventry-born striker made his Ireland debut in 2019

James Collins signs for Mick McCarthy's Cardiff

Republic of Ireland striker James Collins will link up with Mick McCarthy's Cardiff City next season after joining the Bluebirds on a two-year deal.

Soccer • 19 May 21

Jordan Rhodes (R) and Barry Bannan celebrate Rhodes' goal for Sheffield Wednesday

Championship wrap: Owls hammer Mick McCarthy's Cardiff

Republic of Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane returned from injury to feature for Swansea but the Welsh side fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Preston North End in the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 05 Apr 21

Former Ireland team-mates Chris Hughton and Mick McCarthy met in the Championship on Friday.

Hughton praises young star, Mick still chasing top six

Nottingham Forest manager Chris Hughton believes teenage talent Alex Mighten is developing into a key player for his side after helping them to a 1-0 victory over Mick McCarthy's Cardiff.

Soccer • 02 Apr 21

Jack Byrne: "I wanted to try something different."

Jack Byrne embracing his Cypriot adventure

Jack Byrne has been around the block enough times to live in the moment when it comes to football. Now, he's soaking up the Cypriot sun and embracing his latest challenge.

Soccer • 09 Mar 21

The former Ireland boss saw his side take a well-earned point in Yorkshire

McCarthy marks a milestone as Cardiff stay unbeaten

Mick McCarthy marked the 1,000th game of his managerial career by extending his unbeaten start to life as Cardiff boss to 11 games with a goalless draw at Huddersfield in which Yaya Sanogo missed a second-half penalty.

Soccer • 05 Mar 21

Mick McCarthy: "I'm very much looking forward to the future."

Cardiff tie down Mick McCarthy after incredible run

Mick McCarthy has signed a new two-year contract to stay on as Cardiff manager until 2023.

Soccer • 04 Mar 21

Mick McCarthy and Wayne Rooney share some touchline banter during Tuesday night's game

McCarthy not getting carried away as Cardiff win again

Mick McCarthy refused to get carried away by Cardiff's charge into the Sky Bet Championship play-off places after a 4-0 thrashing of Derby made it 24 points from his 10 games in charge.

Soccer • 03 Mar 21

Cardiff were languishing in 15th place when McCarthy took over on 22 January

Winning Cardiff surge piles on pressure - McCarthy

Mick McCarthy admitted Cardiff had piled the pressure on themselves after beating Bournemouth 2-1 to make it six wins in a row and move above their hosts into the Championship play-off places.

Soccer • 24 Feb 21

Shane Long headed Bournemouth ahead in their 2-1 defeat at home to Cardiff City

Championship wrap: Long nets in Cherries defeat

Shane Long found the net for Bournemouth but the Republic of Ireland striker did not find himself on the winning side in the Championship as Mick McCarthy's Cardiff beat the Cherries 2-1.

Soccer • 24 Feb 21

McCarthy's side are up to 11th in the Championship table

Cardiff edge Rotherham to stay unbeaten under McCarthy

Mick McCarthy's Cardiff extended their unbeaten Championship run to four matches as they snatched a late victory to edge a 2-1 win at Rotherham.

Soccer • 09 Feb 21

Harlee Dean of Birmingham City challenges Shane Long

C'ship wrap: Long tastes victory in Cherries debut

Shane Long made his Bournemouth debut as the Cherries ended their poor run with a 3-2 home win over Birmingham in the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 06 Feb 21

Conor Hourihane scored a crucial leveller

Championship wrap: Hourihane rescues point for Swans

Republic of Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane marked his Sky Bet Championship debut for 10-man Swansea with a late equaliser against Brentford that sent his side second in the table.

Soccer • 27 Jan 21

Mick McCarthy takes the reins at Cardiff with the Bluebirds 15th in the Championship table

McCarthy confirmed as new Cardiff manager

Former Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has been announced as Cardiff's new manager for the remainder of the season.

Soccer • 23 Jan 21

Jack Byrne pictured before his debut last night

Mick exit a blow but Byrne could still thrive in Cyprus

Mick McCarthy was sacked as APOEL Nicosia boss after Jack Byrne had played just five minutes for the club but Lisa Fallon hopes the Cypriot club will give the Dubliner a chance to shine regardless.

Soccer • 06 Jan 21