McCarthy Ipswich bound

Former Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy is set to be named new manager of Championship’s bottom side Ipswich Town, who parted company with Paul Jewell last week.

McCarthy will be joined at Portman Road by his former Wolves assistant Terry Connor, while former Ipswich skipper Matt Holland, who played for Ireland under McCarthy, will also be part of his coaching staff.

The 53-year-old has been out of work since being sacked by Wolves in February, having spent six years at Molineux.