Aggrieved McCarthy feels singled out over team selections

WOLVES boss Mick McCarthy believes his team selections are being unfairly singled out for scrutiny despite other managers adopting similar tactics.

The former Republic of Ireland coach came under fire when he rotated all 10 outfield players for the 3-0 Barclays Barclays Premier League defeat at Manchester United last month.

He made half a dozen changes for Sunday night’s 1-0 FA Cup victory over Tranmere but feels he is not being treated the same as his Premier League counterparts, with United and Arsenal both sending out under-strength teams – with differing outcomes – in the third round.

“Was it six changes? Is everyone counting now?” said McCarthy.

“Everyone makes a lot of my team selection but I pick a team to win the games.

“I might think about the league game like all these big-name managers do who never seem to be disrespecting any competition – only me... what a load of tosh that is eh?”

McCarthy has hailed the form of Michael Mancienne but insists he has “never discussed” the possibility of making the on loan Chelsea player’s move permanent.

Mancienne has impressed McCarthy with his versatility, slotting in at left-back, right-back, central defence and, most recently, in central midfield since joining Wolves on a season-long loan.

But McCarthy has made no moves to try and lure Mancienne, who will turn 22 this week, away from Stamford Bridge for good.

When asked if the move could become permanent, McCarthy said: “We have never discussed that.

“We took him on loan and whether I would like or him or not, it has never been discussed.’’