McCarthy takes on Ipswich job

Mick McCarthy has been named the new manager of npower Championship strugglers Ipswich.

The former Republic of Ireland and Wolves boss has signed a contract to keep him at Portman Road until the summer of 2015, the club confirmed on their official website.

Terry Connor has been named as McCarthy's assistant after the pair worked together at Molineux.

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