Magic McCarthy wants old gold at Wolves
Dunga is new man for Brazil
Chelsea lose out in Duff deal
—– Mick McCarthy is unveiled as the new manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The 47 year-old former Republic of Ireland coach led Sunderland to the Championship title in 2005 before leaving in March when the Black Cats were bottom of the Premiership.
McCarthy - who replaces Glenn Hoddle after the former England coach resigned three weeks ago - reveals that he will be bringing some experienced campaigners to the Wolves camp: “We need to bring in more players as the Championship is a tough division.
“I’ll be phoning managers up and down the country to try and get some players in. If my number comes up on their mobiles they shouldn’t be surprised.
“At the moment we’ve only got 16 first-team players and my initials stand for Mick McCarthy, not Merlin the Magician.”
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—– Dunga is named as Carlos Alberto Parreira’s replacement as the new coach of Brazil.
Their captain when they won the World Cup in 1994 has no previous coaching experience.
The 42 year-old says: “I want to bring the same determination I had as a player. Motivation and will to win are fundamental for anyone who wants to wear the shirt of the Brazilian national team.”
He is currently a director Queens Park Rangers.
—– Three years after signing him for £17million, Chelsea suffer a £12million loss on Damien Duff as the Republic of Ireland winger joins Newcastle United for a ‘bargain’ £5million.
Previous reports suggested Duff would switch for £10million, and Toon chairman Freddie Shepherd was quick to praise Chelsea for allowing the move to go ahead: “Chelsea are happy with the deal and we are happy. Let’s be honest, we owe Chelsea a big favour.”
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