Mick McCarthy
Mick McCarthy is a seasoned football manager and former player known for his extensive career in English football, including notable stints as manager of clubs like Sunderland, Wolves, and the national teams of Ireland and Wales. He played as a central defender and has been influential in developing players and teams at various levels of the sport.
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Mick McCarthy is also a central figure in Saipan, highlighting the tensions with Roy Keane.
Top two films scoop 26 nominations as Steve Coogan goes up against Daniel Day-Lewis – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-20
Mick McCarthy is portrayed as the lugubrious manager of the Republic of Ireland soccer team.
The likeability of Éanna Hardwicke’s Roy Keane makes the big meltdown all the more shocking – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-25
Mick McCarthy is depicted as an inept antagonist in the movie version of Saipan.
The Saipan film makes the conflict between Keane and McCarthy less interesting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-22
Mick McCarthy was the manager of the Irish football team during the 2002 World Cup and had a famous falling out with Roy Keane.
‘Saipan is Cork’s version of the moon landing’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-13
Mick McCarthy is the Republic of Ireland soccer manager featured in the film Saipan.
A child of the peace process turns 25 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
Mick McCarthy is depicted as the manager who had tensions with Roy Keane over team issues.
Roy Keane-Mick McCarthy flashbacks too much for this traumatised fan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-17
He adopts a Barnsley accent to play former Ireland soccer manager and Roy Keane nemesis Mick McCarthy in Saipan.
It’s aha-mazing to have him back – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-03
McCarthy brought his squad to a training camp on Saipan.
it doesn’t end well – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-05
Mick McCarthy is another male counterpart who earned more than Colin Bell.
what it’s about and why the repercussions could be huge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-04
Mick McCarthy capped Jack Byrne four times in 2019.
Jack Byrne removed from Shamrock Rovers squad ahead of Conference League clash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-13
Roy Keane revealed his take on the whole debacle with Mick McCarthy and the preparations for the 2002 World Cup.
‘I think Paul McGrath could kill the pope and they’d say the pope deserved it’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09
Mick McCarthy is portrayed as a key figure in the conflict with Roy Keane leading up to the 2002 World Cup.
Saipan the movie triggers a two-word reaction from Jason McAteer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-29
Mick McCarthy is the manager involved in the conflict with Roy Keane leading up to the 2002 World Cup.
Trailer for Saipan movie starring Steve Coogan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-23Mick McCarthy was the manager involved in a huge row with Roy Keane during the Ireland World Cup training camp.
the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-18
Mick McCarthy responded on behalf of the players at the reunion.
Michael D Higgins praises Italia ’90 Ireland squad at Áras an Uachtaráin reunion – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
The President will host a reception at Áras an Uachtaráin to honour the Republic of Ireland men’s football squad that represented the State at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, led by team captain Mick McCarthy.
President urges ‘shared responsibility’ in final St Patrick’s Day message – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
Mick McCarthy played Alan Mahon in international matches in 2000.
Alan Mahon brings home 10 years of coaching experience to the Ireland team – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-19
