Mick McCarthy says he has taken on a 'tough old gig' after being appointed Blackpool manager - but the former Sunderland boss insists he can steer the Seasiders out of relegation danger. Following the sacking of Michael Appleton on Wednesday, McCarthy has been confirmed as Blackpool boss until the end of the season and takes over with the Tangerines next-to-bottom of the Championship, just one point above basement side Wigan and three points from safety.
The 63-year-old takes over a Blackpool side that has won just one of its last nin league games, prompting Appleton's dismissal. Ex-Republic of Ireland, Ipswich, and Wolves boss McCarthy had been out of work since he left Cardiff City in October 2021 and he says he is happy to be back working again.
"It feels great to be here,", said McCarthy said in an interview with Tangerine TV. "It feels great to be back in the game and at a club where I've had plenty of games – some good, some bad and some indifferent, but always enjoyable.
