McCarthy Axed by Wolves

Mick McCarthy has been sacked by Wolverhampton Wanderers just one day after their humiliating 5-1 home defeat to local black country rivals West Bromwich Albion. The defeat leaves Woves in 18th position in the Premier League on 21 points from 25 games.

Axed after humiliating derby defeat

It seems that Woves owner Steve Morgan who is currently on holiday was furious with the performance and has decided to act. The decision was taken and McCarthy (right) was informed of this by Chief Executive Jez Moxley.

Moxley told the Sky Sports News:

"Mick McCarthy has done a fantastic job but if we continued in this way we were definitely going to be relegated. The trend was only going one way and when we lost 5-1 at home to West Brom we had to act".  

"This has been a decision we've taken with a heavy heart but we have to act in the best interests of the club. We've had brilliant times with Mick McCarthy and it is sad it has come to an end. But I'm sure it won't be long before he's back in management:"

McCarthy left this morning clearly disappointed but with his head held high. He told Sky Sport News:

"I feel we've achieved a lot, both for me personally and as a club. I really feel it is a privilege to have managed such a great club and I've had the best of times. I want to send my best wishes to everybody and also to the new guy that comes in - and to everyone. Please stay up!"

During McCarthy's five-and-a-half year tenure he guided Woves to the Premier League and has kept them there. This is now their third season in the Premier League. The job he has done has been terrific however Wolves' poor form this season has ultimately cost him his job, amassing only 14 points in their last 22 games. He has been unlucky with injuries but his time is up. However a manager of his quality will surely be back in football very soon. He has already this morning being linked with the current Leeds United job.

Many pundits have pointed the finger at the players for sealing McCarthy's fate. Former Wolves manager Graham Taylor feels that the players let McCarthy down. He said

"Managers are responsible for results but players are responsible for their performances. I watched the [West Brom] game and a number of the Wolves players should be looking at themselves". 

Early favourites for the job are that of former QPR manager Neil Warnock and former West Ham and Charlton manager Alan Curbishley. Either have the experience for the job, something the Moxley said they were looking for.

Personally I think the decision is questionable as feel that there is no one better at the moment to keep them in the Premier League. For me they are now more likely to go down. However a new manager can sometimes merit a good response and that is what Steve Morgan will be hoping. The good news is that they have two weeks before they play Newcastle so two weeks to install a manager. The bad news is that with the transfer window being closed he will have to work with what he has got. The first aim must be to tighten the defence and organise them into a more efficient unit.

Who do you think should be the new man at Wolves?