McCarthy leaves after 17 months in charge of the Republic of IrelandMick McCarthy says being denied the chance to potentially lead the Republic of Ireland to a European Championship finals is "hugely disappointing" but he "fully understands" the decision. McCarthy was replaced by Stephen Kenny with immediate effect on Saturday following the postponement of the Republic's Euro play-off with Slovakia. "That's hugely disappointing, but I fully understand it," McCarthy told FAI TV. "The play-offs have been pushed back and I fully understand it. McCarthy, who led the Republic to the 2002 World Cup during his first spell in charge, was appointed as Martin O'Neill's successor in November 2018.

Source: BBC April 04, 2020 20:26 UTC