"At the moment we've only got 16 first-team players and my initials stand for Mick McCarthy, not Merlin the Magician (the new Wolves manager gets the excuses in early!)"
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Mick McCarthy
Football Manager, Former Player
Mick McCarthy is a renowned football manager known for his leadership and resilience in the sport, having managed multiple clubs and national teams.
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Mick McCarthy
Football Manager, Former Player
"I had a nice time over Christmas. I watched EastEnders - blimey, that makes my job look easy!"
Mick McCarthy
Football Manager, Former Player
"It wasn't a monkey on my back, it was Planet of the Apes."
Mick McCarthy
Football Manager, Former Player
"Inter have bought the finished article and there's no doubt he can keep improving."
Mick McCarthy
Football Manager, Former Player
"No regrets, none at all. My only regret is that we went out on penalties. That's my only regret but no, no regrets."
Mick McCarthy
Football Manager, Former Player
"We're football people, not poets, but obviously I'm disappointed with the result."