McCarthy favourite for Ireland job

Martin O'Neill's departure from his role as Ireland coach was announced by the Irish FA on Wednesday. According to 'Sky Sports', Mick McCarthy would be happy to return to the job.

McCarthy, 59, left Ipswich at the end of last season after over five years in charge, and is now looking for his next management job.

He managed Ireland previously between 1996 and 2002, taking them to their last World Cup in Japan and South Korea, where they were eliminated in the last-16 against Spain. The tournament, however, was overshadowed by a disagreement between McCarthy and midfielder Roy Keane, who left the squad before the first game. 

McCarthy has made 57 appearances for Ireland, and reportedly turned down opportunities to manage in Qatar and China in recent months.