How the Irish fared: Ipswich win eases the pressure on Mick McCarthy

These are difficult times for Mick McCarthy but Ipswich eased the pressure on their beleaguered manager by claiming a 2-1 Championship win at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.

How the Irish fared: Ipswich win eases the pressure on Mick McCarthy
Mon, 07 Nov, 2016 - 00:00
Darren Norris

The Tractor Boys arrived at Hillsborough having won just one of their previous eight games and looking more likely to face to fight to avoid relegation than challenge for promotion.

Consequentially, it’s no surprise pressure has being growing on a manager who has now been in charge for four years.

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