McCarthy miracle mission

MICK MCCARTHY looks set to be unveiled as the new manager of Sunderland today.

Former Republic of Ireland manager McCarthy has been trying to persuade Stadium of Light favourite Niall Quinn to join him as his assistant, but the ex-Black Cats striker has ruled himself out of a return to the club because he wants to move to Ireland and concentrate on a career in the media.

McCarthy is expected to be officially unveiled at a press conference today and will replace Howard Wilkinson and Steve Cotterill, who were sacked by the club on Monday night.