Mick McCarthy is sacked by APOEL Nicosia after just two months in charge of the club
ByReuters
Published 06/01/2021 at 15:32 GMT
APOEL Nicosia on Wednesday sacked coach Mick McCarthy after only two months in charge of the Cyprus club following a bad run of results. The former twice Republic of Ireland coach only joined the club in November but departs after managing just two wins in eight matches leaving the club in 11th position.
Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy brought Whelan back into the international fold
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The former Ireland manager, who in November had signed a 19-month contract to May 2022, was fired following the side's 2-1 loss to Doxa on Sunday.
"APOEL announces it is ending its cooperation with coach Mick McCarthy. We wish Mr McCarthy and his assistant Terry Connor all the best," the club said in a short statement.
McCarthy, a former Ireland international, twice coached Ireland as well as Sunderland, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Ipswich in England.
APOEL, the island’s most successful club, were 10th in the 14-team league when McCarthy took over in November, with two wins from eight games.
Under McCarthy they fared no better, however, managing only two more wins from their next eight league games, leaving them now in 11th place.
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