He remains one of the most popular managers in Wolves’ recent history. From arriving at Molineux with a threadbare squad and players short of morale and direction, to building a team which reached the Championship play-offs.
And then, two years later, stormed to the league title after a truly special campaign to propel Wolves back to the Premier League, based on a blend of a ‘young and hungry’ group of players and a club and staff steeped in togetherness and determination.
McCarthy’s five-and-a-half year stay was packed with glorious memories. Securing promotion against QPR at Molineux. Another pitch invasion to mark the title win at Barnsley. Ending Manchester United’s season-long unbeaten run. Winning at Anfield.
And then there were the more challenging times. Spells without a win, Wolves battling to survive, making ten team changes, McCarthy never did things by halves!
Throughout it all, he managed Wolves with a fierce sense of pride and personality which strongly endeared him to the Molineux faithful. With a group of players who headed into unchartered territory with huge ambition and infinite collective spirit.
Twenty years on McCarthy’s Molineux arrival, when he declared that ‘MM stands for Mick McCarthy not Merlin the Magician’, Sky Sports broadcaster and lifelong Wolves fan Johnny Phillips presents ‘Mick McCarthy and friends’, as the gaffer returns for a special night at the University of Wolverhampton at the Wulfrun Hall.
Looking back on a special time in Wolves’ history, McCarthy will be joined by several special guests during the evening, with general admission tickets now available at £25 plus admin fee, or, for £75 plus admin fee, a limited number of meet to greet to include early access and priority seating, a picture with McCarthy, piece of signed merchandise and access to the after show party.
Proceeds from the night on Thursday April 30th are being donated to Wolves Foundation, the club’s official charity, and all ticketholders will receive a raffle ticket to go into the draw to receive a special prize.
Book your ticket now for a Wolves night which will be one to remember.
