‘Delighted to be back’: Mick McCarthy takes Blackpool manager’s job

Championship strugglers appoint him on deal for rest of season.

RETURN OF THE MACK: Former Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has been appointed Blackpool's new boss. Picture: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Mick McCarthy has returned to management after being appointed Blackpool boss on a deal until the end of the season.

The former Republic of Ireland manager was last in work at the end of 2021 when he was sacked by Cardiff following 10 months at the club.