He was the man that captained Ireland’s epic Italia 90 campaign and 12 years later he led Ireland to the World Cup once again – this time as manager.
Mick McCarthy’s most notable memory in Irish soccer was obviously in Saipan where he almost came to blows with his star player Roy Keane.
As we know, Keane was the assistant manager to Martin O’Neill – both of whom have been given the door in terms of going forward.
The search for their replacements is well and truly underway with Mick McCarthy himself being mooted as the #1 favourite.
Dundalk’s incredible manager Stephen Kenny is hot on his heels – with Robbie Keane said to be a possible assistant manager.
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