McCarthy happy to silence the doubters

Mick McCarthy believes masterminding Ipswich Town’s escape from relegation will have silenced some of those who doubted him after his sacking at Wolves in February last year.

After eight months out of work, the 54-year-old took over at Portman Road on November 1 following Paul Jewell’s departure with the Tractor Boys bottom of the table on seven points from 13 games.

Last week’s 3-1 home victory over Birmingham confirmed their Championship status for another season and saw them move up to 11th in a remarkably tight division.