Manager McCarthy Sacked

Last updated : 06 March 2006 By Site Editor
With just ten league games to play and Sunderland firmly rooted to the foot of the table, ,16 points adrift of safety, the club have terminated the contract of the former Republic of Ireland international manager with immediate effect.

"I've enjoyed every single minute of it," McCarthy said.

"I'm sure I've got support and I'm sure there are people that think otherwise.

"I'll move on and eventually do something else. It's been brilliant and I've thoroughly enjoyed the support of the fans."

Kevin Ball will take charge of first team affairs for the forseeable future.