McCarthy 'was given all Sunderland's affordable funds'

Sunderland vice-chairman John Fickling has insisted Mick McCarthy was given every penny the club could spare to fund his summer rebuilding programme.

Tue, 07 Mar, 2006 - 07:51

Sunderland vice-chairman John Fickling has insisted Mick McCarthy was given every penny the club could spare to fund his summer rebuilding programme.

The Black Cats boss was sacked yesterday after his side slumped to its 22nd defeat – against Manchester City on Sunday – in 28 Barclays Premiership games.

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