Mick McCarthy has been confirmed as the new manager of Ipswich Town. The 53-year-old has signed a contract until the summer of 2015 and will be joined at Portman Road by his former Wolves assistant Terry Connor.

McCarthy said: “I’m obviously delighted to have been given the job as Ipswich Town manager and I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead.

“It’s a fantastic football club, with a proud tradition and history and a terrific fanbase.

“While the long-term ambition is to take the club back into the Premier League, it’s clear that the first priority is to get some confidence back into the team and start climbing the table.”

Blues chief executive Simon Clegg added: “I am delighted to welcome Mick and Terry to Portman Road.

“We are under no illusions of the challenge ahead for this club given our position in the table but we feel we have the right manager to lead that challenge.

“Mick has a wealth of knowledge in the game and has shown that he knows how to compete successfully in the Championship in his time at both Sunderland and Wolves.

“While the first task is to guide the club away from our current position, we believe Mick has all the credentials and drive to eventually bring success back to Ipswich Town.”

McCarthy has previously managed Millwall, Sunderland and Wolves at Championship level - taking the latter two clubs into the Premier League - and has an impressive record: Played 407 Won 185 Drew 115 Lost 107. His win rate at this level is 45.4%.

McCarthy and Clegg will hold a press conference at Portman Road at 5pm this evening which BBC Radio Suffolk is broadcasting live online.

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Bob7881 added 09:30 - Nov 1 I would love to see the look on the prima donas faces when they found out. If iwas chopra i would lump a load of money on him leaving town he might win for a change.
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Paulc added 09:32 - Nov 1 Welcome Mick, now kick arse! I'm afraid to say you've inherited a near whole team of bad attitudes. If I was MM I would walk into the dressing room and say "right anyone not prepared to give their all for this club can F*** Off now" but that's just me!
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Joe01 added 09:32 - Nov 1 Great news. Hoping the change will make a difference but still worried that the "don't care attitude" is a result of Clegg & Evans leadership style and will remain under any manager.
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Skippy93 added 09:33 - Nov 1 Welcome Mick! Terrific news for this football club! On a side note, I have a weird version of that 'Barbra Streisand' song going through my head, only the words 'Mick McCarthy' are replacing them... makes sense if you sing it...
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LordMamu added 09:37 - Nov 1 Welcome Big Mick! Time to turn things round! I live miles away on the south coast but my son and I are going to try to make every him game to lend the support and turn Portman Road into a fortress! Who's with me? COYB!
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Michael11 added 09:37 - Nov 1 Welcome to Ipswich Mick! Now's the time for us to get behind the boys! COYB!
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Bob7881 added 09:40 - Nov 1 For The first time since John Lyall im happy about the appointment. George Burley and Joe Royel both proved me wrong. Ive never stepped foot in Portman Road under Jewells reign thats how strong i felt. Big Mick always comes across as a decent honest guy. He always tells it like it is just for that hes got my backing. The next time i moan i hope its because i cant get a ticket because Portman Road is sold out. COYB.

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ArnieMsBigToe added 09:40 - Nov 1 I think that Mick McCarthy is the right man for the job at the present time. Had we been in a better position, then men like Di Canio, Tisdale Tarricco and the like, could have been considered. However, the truth is, we are not in that position and therefore I consider this to be wise appointment. I am looking forward to the January transfer window. I am already wondering what little gems Mick may have in mind!!

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bahri added 09:41 - Nov 1 Poor choice. Opportunity missed.
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blueherts added 09:42 - Nov 1 Respect for the big man
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PSGBlue added 09:43 - Nov 1 Credit where its due - Well done Evans and Clegg for bringing Mick to our club, he's just sort of manager we need. Respected in the game, players will now want to come to our club. If we do go down, I believe Mick will take us back up. If we survive then I believe we can challenge the top six next season. In McCarthy we trust!
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Legend added 09:44 - Nov 1 This could be the best manager since Joe Royle. Welcome Mick and Terry, Now kick some arse!
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Jewels added 09:44 - Nov 1 Time for us all to unite and get behind MM. Mick ......... please, please get rid of that awful Frank Sinatra song - we haven't won a game since that started up and it is soooo depressing. PS: Get rid of Jet, Chopra and Martin!!!
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parhamblue added 09:44 - Nov 1 Welcome Mick. The right appointment for our club at this time and has the pedigree to take us much further. I can live with any change of playing style as long as it generates excitement, pace and success!
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WaltownBlueNaze added 09:45 - Nov 1 Good Luck - sort out these bunch of prima donnas - and put some pride back into the club ! Onwards and upwards - COYB !
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JewellintheTown added 09:46 - Nov 1 Glad for once that Evans has finally taken the Mick. Welcome aboard, Mick!
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itfc_since_birth added 09:47 - Nov 1 My season ticket may still be renewed -lets see!!
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R_LAMB3 added 09:48 - Nov 1 Welcome to the club Mick. Go in there and sort out who want to put the town shirt on with pride and sort out the over paid non tryers who dont care a less . Some players will be shaking in their boots now we have a hard but fair manager and someone who will take charge . I know you will do very well here and get us back in the premier league where we belong. I think we are very lucky to have you here at the club us being bottom of the championship a team full of loan players and you being a premier league manager in my mind. All the ipwich fans should now get behind Mick and let him do his job. Roll on january and lets see some new permanent players at portman road. Good luck Mick.

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roytheboy added 09:48 - Nov 1 This feels like a great day for Ipswich Town Football Club, I'm very pleased and optimistic.
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Cakeman added 09:53 - Nov 1 Very pleased with this news. Welcome to Portman Road Mick and Terry. Hopefully we can now look ahead and get a bunch of players that want to wear the shirt with pride.
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spanish_archer added 09:54 - Nov 1 Great News. Mick is the man to lead us. Well done Cleggy. You must have taken some good advice....
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Southamptonblue added 09:55 - Nov 1 Welcome to Ipswich Mick. Now give Matty Holland a job.
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rubbleblue added 09:58 - Nov 1 At last light at the end of a very long tunnel. Not smiling yet but hope once Mick starts sweeping up the rubbish no hopers I soon will be. Good luck for this season and way beyond. COYB
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daniel9624 added 09:58 - Nov 1 Welcome and good luck
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omuircheartaigh added 09:58 - Nov 1 Best of luck to Mick McCarthy and Terry Connor. Hopefully a new and successful chapter is opening for our club and its supporters.
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