Blackpool manager Mick McCarthy and assistant Terry Connor LEAVE by mutual consent
Mick McCarthy LEAVES Blackpool after just 14 MATCHES in charge following their 3-1 defeat to Cardiff with the Tangerines in serious danger of relegation in the Championship
- Mick McCarthy has left his position as Blackpool manager after just 14 games
- McCarthy left by mutual consent after a 3–1 defeat to Cardiff
- Stephen Dobbie has temporarily taken the lead in the relegation battle
Blackpool manager Mick McCarthy and his assistant Terry Connor have left the club by mutual consent.
The decision comes after a 3-1 home defeat to Cardiff on Friday that saw Blackpool face relegation from the Championship.
With six games remaining, Blackpool are seven points behind in safety and have struggled for results lately. McCarthy was only appointed in January, but has since left the club.
McCarthy told Blackpool’s official website: ‘After the recent performance and results, I have thought for a long time and feel that this is the best decision for everyone involved in the football club.
“I have enjoyed my time here and I want to thank everyone for their support. I wish everyone the best onward.’
Mick McCarthy has left his post as manager of Blackpool after just 14 games
Stephen Dobbie has been put in temporary charge and Blackpool are in danger of relegation
A statement on the club’s official website said: ‘Blackpool Football Club can confirm that Mick McCarthy and Terry Connor have left the club by mutual consent.
With results on the field not improving in recent weeks, both sides agree that a change is needed.
“The club would like to thank both Mick and Terry for their efforts and wish them all the best for the future.”
Former Blackpool player Stephen Dobbie will be in charge of the club for the remainder of the season and will be assisted by assistants Matt Blinkhorn and Steve Banks.
McCarthy won just two of his 14 games as Blackpool manager, drawing three and losing nine.
McCarthy and Terry Connor left after Blackpool’s 3–1 defeat to Cardiff
Dobbie, who previously played for Blackpool, will be in charge for the rest of the season
He was given a short-term contract until the end of the season after replacing Michael Appleton.
Blackpool will be back in action on Monday when they take on Luton.
They will then finish the campaign with games against Wigan, West Brom, Birmingham, Millwall and Norwich.
During a long managerial career, McCarthy has managed several clubs, including Sunderland, Wolves and Ipswich, and twice as manager of the Republic of Ireland.