Blackpool set to appoint former Wolves and Ireland boss Mick McCarthy as new boss after sacking Michael Appleton

BLACKPOOL are set to turn to former Sunderland and Wolves boss Mick McCarthy as their new manager.

The Seasiders are searching for a new manager following the sacking of Michael Appleton on Wednesday following a poor run of form.

Blackpool are without a win in the Championship since beating Coventry on 29 October, with the club picking up four points from a possible 30 since then.

The Lancashire club find themselves second from bottom in the Championship table following a run of one win in 11 games.

Blackpool have decided to look for a new manager with experience as they look to stay up and they feel McCarthy is the right man to lead their survival fight.

McCarthy, who is set to agree a deal until the end of the season, has been out of work since October 2021 after leaving Cardiff City.

Appleton's final match in charge was the 2-0 defeat at Watford on Saturday.

He returned to the club for his second spell in the summer, but has lasted less than seven months.

After his sacking, the club said: "Blackpool Football Club has today relieved Michael Appleton of his duties as Head Coach.

"Assistant Head Coach David Kerslake will also be leaving with Michael.

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"The Club would like to thank Michael and David for their efforts during their time at Bloomfield Road and wish them all the best for the future.

"The Club hope to be able to announce a new Head Coach in the coming days."

McCarthy's first game in charge could be against fellow strugglers Huddersfield on Saturday.

The Tangerines then have an FA Cup fourth round tie at Southampton the following weekend.