Post match interviews

[derick_ipsw]

Why can I never find MM doing a post match interview. If you go to the BBC sport website, Championship, all the other Managers are on there, but no MM. Any ideas?

[number 9]

Maybe he's been sacked...

[ipswichtownNo1]

Why can I never find MM doing a post match interview. If you go to the BBC sport website, Championship, all the other Managers are on there, but no MM. Any ideas?

Its because they dont want to waste time showing MM spout the same old tripe every week and painting a rosy picture of ipswich when we all know the truth.

[arana peligrosa]

Have been witness to McCarthy providing post-game opinion, and from what I've seen it's basically the same routine each and every time. Covered this before recently I believe but say again he's very similar to previous names we've seen here i.e. Roy Keane, in that there's very little animation or vigor on screen, only the invariable stone-faced demeanor with few words spoken.

some managers are that way, just think in this time of concern and stability, seeing someone with more vibrancy would present a better picture. Haven't seen the reaction from say the humiliation at Reading a few weeks back, but rest assured McCarthy would have been pretty much consistent with just about all other interviews from all other fixtures.

[number 9]

I've always found it humorous when everyone is talking about how crap we were, and then MM's post match comments would lead you to believe we played the best match ever haha!

[The Don]

I've always found it humorous when everyone is talking about how crap we were, and then MM's post match comments would lead you to believe we played the best match ever haha!

I would hope that the conversation in the dressing room is different. If he were to sit there and berate us for being sh*te (which by some accounts we have been recently) I'd question if he were still in the right frame of mind to change things. His players, his tactics etc. So to then sit there and looked resigned to the fact we are only ever poor worries me.

To play out of the media that we played well and were tactically outdone or found out by one mistake humours the pack.

Then hopefully throws a f*ck into the squad privately.

[Tangfastic]

I've always found it humorous when everyone is talking about how crap we were, and then MM's post match comments would lead you to believe we played the best match ever haha!

I would hope that the conversation in the dressing room is different. If he were to sit there and berate us for being sh*te (which by some accounts we have been recently) I'd question if he were still in the right frame of mind to change things. His players, his tactics etc. So to then sit there and looked resigned to the fact we are only ever poor worries me.

To play out of the media that we played well and were tactically outdone or found out by one mistake humours the pack.

Then hopefully throws a f*ck into the squad privately.

And is it working? And who are the ones getting the hairdryer? We know MM's favourites and they still get picked.

[J4ck22]

I've always found it humorous when everyone is talking about how crap we were, and then MM's post match comments would lead you to believe we played the best match ever haha!

I would hope that the conversation in the dressing room is different. If he were to sit there and berate us for being sh*te (which by some accounts we have been recently) I'd question if he were still in the right frame of mind to change things. His players, his tactics etc. So to then sit there and looked resigned to the fact we are only ever poor worries me.

To play out of the media that we played well and were tactically outdone or found out by one mistake humours the pack.

Then hopefully throws a f*ck into the squad privately.

I think it's pretty likely that what he says to the media and to his players are very different, it wouldn't be right to constantly criticise his team in public. Press conferences are pretty much rehearsed these days.

[number 9]

I think most fans would just like a bit of honesty..."We were flat here and there", "We should have finished better", "We'll have to work on that!", as opposed to "They are better than thier position" or "We were excellent, but unlucky" when we were shyte. It's ok a few times, but not after the run of form we're having. Of course you don't berate individual players or say the team is shyte in public. MM should at least aknowledge the problems...which in fairness he did after the Hull defeat.

[arana peligrosa]

Read what McCarthy had to say on TWTD regards post-match opinion and by god the manager waxes lyrical once again over the importance of keeping the opposition out for 90 minutes and the success of no goals for the away team.

Quote (McCarthy) : "“We’ve got attacking players on the pitch, it’s just not happening for us at the moment but we’ve got a chance to build on it if we keep a clean sheet,” he said.

“If we’re one down and we have to get back into a game all the time that puts added pressure on them. I’m pleased with the clean sheet, delighted with the clean sheet, as I’m sure the lads are"

McCarthy in fact makes three references to keeping the away score at zero.


Point being, if the end all and be all of each game is going to stop the opposition scoring for the manager - and overlooking the fact that we ourselves have nothing in the way of goals - then this is poor reviewing.

McCarthy finishes by stating - "The Blues manager says that despite the disappointment of not ending the winless run, the result and clean sheet are something to build on when Bolton are at Portman Road on Tuesday: “Absolutely. Providing we keep going like that and scrapping away and playing like that because we played well and we created some chances, something will drop for us. It’ll turn"

You can make your own evaluations.

[J4ck22]

Read what McCarthy had to say on TWTD regards post-match opinion and by god the manager waxes lyrical once again over the importance of keeping the opposition out for 90 minutes and the success of no goals for the away team.

Quote (McCarthy) : "“We’ve got attacking players on the pitch, it’s just not happening for us at the moment but we’ve got a chance to build on it if we keep a clean sheet,” he said.

“If we’re one down and we have to get back into a game all the time that puts added pressure on them. I’m pleased with the clean sheet, delighted with the clean sheet, as I’m sure the lads are"

McCarthy in fact makes three references to keeping the away score at zero.


Point being, if the end all and be all of each game is going to stop the opposition scoring for the manager - and overlooking the fact that we ourselves have nothing in the way of goals - then this is poor reviewing.

McCarthy finishes by stating - "The Blues manager says that despite the disappointment of not ending the winless run, the result and clean sheet are something to build on when Bolton are at Portman Road on Tuesday: “Absolutely. Providing we keep going like that and scrapping away and playing like that because we played well and we created some chances, something will drop for us. It’ll turn"

You can make your own evaluations.

Considering the fact that our defending has been p*ss poor recently, I'm as happy as Mick that we haven't conceded. I don't really know what you want him to say? He said he's disappointed not to score but he's happy to no concede as well, what's so bad about that?

[hallamblue]

When a team is on a poor run it doesn't IMO go from losing and conceding goals to winning games and scoring. The rot usually begins to stop with scrappy draws and few 0-0 s and then finally a win. I hoping that win will be vs Bolton.

[arana peligrosa]

Read what McCarthy had to say on TWTD regards post-match opinion and by god the manager waxes lyrical once again over the importance of keeping the opposition out for 90 minutes and the success of no goals for the away team.

Quote (McCarthy) : "“We’ve got attacking players on the pitch, it’s just not happening for us at the moment but we’ve got a chance to build on it if we keep a clean sheet,” he said.

“If we’re one down and we have to get back into a game all the time that puts added pressure on them. I’m pleased with the clean sheet, delighted with the clean sheet, as I’m sure the lads are"

McCarthy in fact makes three references to keeping the away score at zero.


Point being, if the end all and be all of each game is going to stop the opposition scoring for the manager - and overlooking the fact that we ourselves have nothing in the way of goals - then this is poor reviewing.

McCarthy finishes by stating - "The Blues manager says that despite the disappointment of not ending the winless run, the result and clean sheet are something to build on when Bolton are at Portman Road on Tuesday: “Absolutely. Providing we keep going like that and scrapping away and playing like that because we played well and we created some chances, something will drop for us. It’ll turn"

You can make your own evaluations.

Considering the fact that our defending has been p*ss poor recently, I'm as happy as Mick that we haven't conceded. I don't really know what you want him to say? He said he's disappointed not to score but he's happy to no concede as well, what's so bad about that?

It seems almost at times (this has come to the fore on TWTD also) that a point is a good a win for McCarthy sometimes. In other words, keep the opposition out, take away a no score draw, McCarthy seems just as pleased had it been an Ipswich victory. You can read through reaction from recent other games on the website in question to see for yourself.

Of course it's pleasing that we stopped the opposition scoring, not just today, but in other recent games - but the manager often overlooks the fact that WE OURSELVES HAVE NOT REGISTERED A DAMN GOAL EITHER and is satisfied that the away team has not achieved a victory. Seems the end all and be all sometimes.

[Tangfastic]

Read what McCarthy had to say on TWTD regards post-match opinion and by god the manager waxes lyrical once again over the importance of keeping the opposition out for 90 minutes and the success of no goals for the away team.

Quote (McCarthy) : "“We’ve got attacking players on the pitch, it’s just not happening for us at the moment but we’ve got a chance to build on it if we keep a clean sheet,” he said.

“If we’re one down and we have to get back into a game all the time that puts added pressure on them. I’m pleased with the clean sheet, delighted with the clean sheet, as I’m sure the lads are"

McCarthy in fact makes three references to keeping the away score at zero.


Point being, if the end all and be all of each game is going to stop the opposition scoring for the manager - and overlooking the fact that we ourselves have nothing in the way of goals - then this is poor reviewing.

McCarthy finishes by stating - "The Blues manager says that despite the disappointment of not ending the winless run, the result and clean sheet are something to build on when Bolton are at Portman Road on Tuesday: “Absolutely. Providing we keep going like that and scrapping away and playing like that because we played well and we created some chances, something will drop for us. It’ll turn"

You can make your own evaluations.

Considering the fact that our defending has been p*ss poor recently, I'm as happy as Mick that we haven't conceded. I don't really know what you want him to say? He said he's disappointed not to score but he's happy to no concede as well, what's so bad about that?

You're obviousy a happy, satisfied, easily-pleased customer

What reaction would you have if we won games, played entertaining football and were top of the league? Might be good to have a bit of good-feel in the bank for when play teams of the park.

[J4ck22]

Read what McCarthy had to say on TWTD regards post-match opinion and by god the manager waxes lyrical once again over the importance of keeping the opposition out for 90 minutes and the success of no goals for the away team.

Quote (McCarthy) : "“We’ve got attacking players on the pitch, it’s just not happening for us at the moment but we’ve got a chance to build on it if we keep a clean sheet,” he said.

“If we’re one down and we have to get back into a game all the time that puts added pressure on them. I’m pleased with the clean sheet, delighted with the clean sheet, as I’m sure the lads are"

McCarthy in fact makes three references to keeping the away score at zero.


Point being, if the end all and be all of each game is going to stop the opposition scoring for the manager - and overlooking the fact that we ourselves have nothing in the way of goals - then this is poor reviewing.

McCarthy finishes by stating - "The Blues manager says that despite the disappointment of not ending the winless run, the result and clean sheet are something to build on when Bolton are at Portman Road on Tuesday: “Absolutely. Providing we keep going like that and scrapping away and playing like that because we played well and we created some chances, something will drop for us. It’ll turn"

You can make your own evaluations.

Considering the fact that our defending has been p*ss poor recently, I'm as happy as Mick that we haven't conceded. I don't really know what you want him to say? He said he's disappointed not to score but he's happy to no concede as well, what's so bad about that?

It seems almost at times (this has come to the fore on TWTD also) that a point is a good a win for McCarthy sometimes. In other words, keep the opposition out, take away a no score draw, McCarthy seems just as pleased had it been an Ipswich victory. You can read through reaction from recent other games on the website in question to see for yourself.

Of course it's pleasing that we stopped the opposition scoring, not just today, but in other recent games - but the manager often overlooks the fact that WE OURSELVES HAVE NOT REGISTERED A DAMN GOAL EITHER and is satisfied that the away team has not achieved a victory. Seems the end all and be all sometimes.

I think he's just being positive about the situation though. Any manager would want to win every game, Mick included believe it or not. He's just taking what he's got in a positive way and moving on rather than dwelling on it. Guaranteed it'll be a different story when he's addressing the players, but to the media does it really matter what he says?

[J4ck22]

Read what McCarthy had to say on TWTD regards post-match opinion and by god the manager waxes lyrical once again over the importance of keeping the opposition out for 90 minutes and the success of no goals for the away team.

Quote (McCarthy) : "“We’ve got attacking players on the pitch, it’s just not happening for us at the moment but we’ve got a chance to build on it if we keep a clean sheet,” he said.

“If we’re one down and we have to get back into a game all the time that puts added pressure on them. I’m pleased with the clean sheet, delighted with the clean sheet, as I’m sure the lads are"

McCarthy in fact makes three references to keeping the away score at zero.


Point being, if the end all and be all of each game is going to stop the opposition scoring for the manager - and overlooking the fact that we ourselves have nothing in the way of goals - then this is poor reviewing.

McCarthy finishes by stating - "The Blues manager says that despite the disappointment of not ending the winless run, the result and clean sheet are something to build on when Bolton are at Portman Road on Tuesday: “Absolutely. Providing we keep going like that and scrapping away and playing like that because we played well and we created some chances, something will drop for us. It’ll turn"

You can make your own evaluations.

Considering the fact that our defending has been p*ss poor recently, I'm as happy as Mick that we haven't conceded. I don't really know what you want him to say? He said he's disappointed not to score but he's happy to no concede as well, what's so bad about that?

You're obviousy a happy, satisfied, easily-pleased customer

What reaction would you have if we won games, played entertaining football and were top of the league? Might be good to have a bit of good-feel in the bank for when play teams of the park.

I just think targeting his media responses doesn't really make much sense in the grand scheme of things.

I'm as disappointed as most about our form, but why does it matter so much that he's being positive in interviews?

[marko69]

J4ck......., I'm completely agreeing with you here, it'd no doubt be more damaging unleashing some abuse on his players to the media........, BUT, you must admit, how funny would it be, Mick McCarthy, in the heavy Yorkshire accent,.......,

"So, Mick? 7 without the win? Any ideas?"
"Yes, plenty ideas. We're sh*t. That's my first idea!"
"That's not really an idea Mick, that's an observation."
"What are you lad? Some fookan English teacher?"
"No. Just asking you a question so the viewers in Ipswich can hear your thoughts."
"Here are some thoughts, you are a little overpaid tw*t!"
"Well, with all due respect Mick, that was only one thought."
"I hadn't finished yet you jumped up little git. And it's Mr McCaaaarthy to you!"
"OK! Mr MCCAAAARTHY......, what's happening?"
"I'll tell you what's fookan happening; you can go get the fk outta mee face!"
"No, that's not actually happening Mick, we need answers to the questions?"
"Ok. Why are you a little c**t? I don't know the answers to that?"
"Well that wasn't one of the questions, Mi... Err Mr McCaaaarthy."
"Why are you a failure in life...... What about that eh?"
"Speaking of failure, Mr MCCAAAARTHY, ....., can we get back to ITFC please?"
"No, YOU can go BACK to where you fookan came from."
"Mick, Mr McCaaaarthy...... I've got a job to do here."
"Yeah, lad, so have I so fk off!"
"That's the point though, mr McCaaaarthy. Ipswich people want to know why you are starting to suck at your job? I'm great at my job."
"Let's see how great ye are from a hospital bed.........."
PUNCH!

That'd be awesome.

[J4ck22]

J4ck......., I'm completely agreeing with you here, it'd no doubt be more damaging unleashing some abuse on his players to the media........, BUT, you must admit, how funny would it be, Mick McCarthy, in the heavy Yorkshire accent,.......,

"So, Mick? 7 without the win? Any ideas?"
"Yes, plenty ideas. We're sh*t. That's my first idea!"
"That's not really an idea Mick, that's an observation."
"What are you lad? Some fookan English teacher?"
"No. Just asking you a question so the viewers in Ipswich can hear your thoughts."
"Here are some thoughts, you are a little overpaid tw*t!"
"Well, with all due respect Mick, that was only one thought."
"I hadn't finished yet you jumped up little git. And it's Mr McCaaaarthy to you!"
"OK! Mr MCCAAAARTHY......, what's happening?"
"I'll tell you what's fookan happening; you can go get the fk outta mee face!"
"No, that's not actually happening Mick, we need answers to the questions?"
"Ok. Why are you a little c**t? I don't know the answers to that?"
"Well that wasn't one of the questions, Mi... Err Mr McCaaaarthy."
"Why are you a failure in life...... What about that eh?"
"Speaking of failure, Mr MCCAAAARTHY, ....., can we get back to ITFC please?"
"No, YOU can go BACK to where you fookan came from."
"Mick, Mr McCaaaarthy...... I've got a job to do here."
"Yeah, lad, so have I so fk off!"
"That's the point though, mr McCaaaarthy. Ipswich people want to know why you are starting to suck at your job? I'm great at my job."
"Let's see how great ye are from a hospital bed.........."
PUNCH!

That'd be awesome.

That would be fantastic.