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FOOTBALL managers stand or fall on results. It is the sole criterion. Everybody loves a winner is an old cliche but its survival in our lexicon confirms its accuracy and its relevance. And Mick McCarthy is a winner.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2002 - 01:42

By Bill George

FOOTBALL managers stand or fall on results. It is the sole criterion. Everybody loves a winner is an old cliche but its survival in our lexicon confirms its accuracy and its relevance. And Mick McCarthy is a winner.

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