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Blackpool Fans Not Sure What To Make Of Potential Mick McCarthy Appointment

Blackpool Fans Not Sure What To Make Of Potential Mick McCarthy Appointment
Gary Connaughton
By Gary Connaughton
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Mick McCarthy has had quite a lengthy career in management, although there were suggestions in recent years that he was no longer an ideal fit in the modern game.

His second spell with Ireland was plagued with questions surrounding his team selections and tactical approach, with many feeling he was far too conservative.

Since then, he had a brief spell at Cypriot club APOEL Nicosia before joining Cardiff City in 2021. While his time in Wales would start brightly, he was ultimately sacked after nine months on the back of eight consecutive league defeats.

It was difficult to see where the 63-year old would go from there, although it now looks as though he is set for a return to management.

Mick McCarthy set to take over Championship club

Numerous sources are suggesting that Mick McCarthy is set to be announced as the next manager of Championship side Blackpool.

The club currently find themselves in the relegation zone in the division, sitting in 23rd place and three points off safety. Former manager Michael Appleton sacked yesterday after only seven months in charge.

Were McCarthy to take the job, he would link up with Ireland international CJ Hamilton and former Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers defender Andy Lyons.

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It is rumoured that he would arrive on a deal until the end of the season, with the club's owners clearly on the hunt for an experienced manager to lead the group away from relegation trouble.

However, the reaction to the potential appointment has been rather mixed.

Many Blackpool supporters are furious with the news, believing that Mick McCarthy is past his sell by date.

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It is fair to ask questions about McCarthy's arrival, especially when you consider that he seemed to quickly run out of ideas during his most recent spell in the Championship with Cardiff City.

In saying that, many of their fans see it as a sensible appointment for remainder of the season.

It is said that Blackpool are hoping to have a manager in place for this weekend's game against Huddersfield Town, meaning we can expect to hear some official news on this appointment very soon.

It will be interesting to see if Mick McCarthy can reverse some of the opinions that are held about him at the moment.

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