McCarthy still relishing challenges of management

Mick McCarthy, is managerof the Black Cats - he must also feel like one, says Damian Spellman.

SUNDERLAND boss Mick McCarthy insists he is a lucky man despite the run of defeats which has left his side’s Premiership dream in tatters.

The Black Cats’ 2-0 defeat by Liverpool on Wednesday was their third at home inside 11 days, their eighth in succession in all competitions and the 21st of McCarthy’s reign in 24 top-flight outings.