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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sirbobbystand added 12:13 - Nov 1 I will always back who ever Ipswich choose as manager, but i just dont understand why everyone is getting so excited about MM. Please could someone explain. COYB TTID UTT
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Edmunds5 added 12:16 - Nov 1 Good news, all the best Mick and Terry, A lot of players with talent but stinking attitudes at the moment, but I'm sure you'll get them going if not they'll get going.
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GTRKing added 12:19 - Nov 1 Good Luck Mick & Terry. I think he will get us out of this mess & we will finish 8th-10th this season. Then dunno after
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BrettenhamBlue added 12:21 - Nov 1 Time to start kicking some a***. Start with 3 points at Birmingham....
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howdonblue added 12:21 - Nov 1 Welcome to the itfc family Mick ... COYBB
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Warkys_Tash added 12:28 - Nov 1 Well 3rd time lucky for Evans & Clegg..really, really hoping we get the real Mick & Terry, not Terry & June. COYB!!
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Warkys_Tash added 12:29 - Nov 1 and now lets see if the 'Twits on Twitter' continue with their silly comments and lazy attitude or they knuickle down and play for our club..
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IvorFeeling added 12:32 - Nov 1 Sirbobbystand - look at his record in this Div which is a win rate of 45% - if replicated good enough for promotion and certainly playoffs every year. I know several Wovles fans, and go ahead and trawl their fan sites, they have nothing but good things to say about Mick. Also he has brought in youth and bought well from the lower leagues. Everfything that Keane and PJ didn't do!! I was never a PJ fan but this appointment is great for Town. Really want Matty or someone who bleeds blue as part of the backroom staff to put the icing on the cake. 33 games to go and we need to average about 1.5points per game and that's how Mick will look at it. Let's get PR back to being a fortress. The sun is shining and I hope we have now reached the bottom - COYB

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reyes added 12:36 - Nov 1 Welcome aboard Big Mick! COYB!
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hairbear added 12:39 - Nov 1 Really good appointment but this will not turn things round over night. Lets give Mick the time he needs. Ive always felt weve some good players here but they have been very badly managed so with Hutch gone aswell we might find some of our current squad pick up now the Clowns era is over.
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TractorRoyNo1 added 12:48 - Nov 1 Almost word for word what clegg said after jewell took over
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ooaahpennyfather added 12:50 - Nov 1 The best news we fans have received since the appointment of BFJ IMO. Now let him do his job and get us out of this mess..... looking forward again to the East Anglian derby next season!!!!!!!
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Walk_the_Wark added 12:51 - Nov 1 Bluebear I completely agree. He will get us organized and keep us up, but not suitable beyond the end of the season
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walberswick added 13:04 - Nov 1 Another tired choice that will end in tears (very expensive tears). Can't Marcus see he is making the same mistake for the third time?
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PeekFreans added 13:06 - Nov 1 A very warm welcome Mick and Terry. I hope you have great success here!
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Petebadger added 13:06 - Nov 1 Brilliant news, fantastic appointment (just the kind of Manager we need NOW {& have done for some time}) - Good Luck Mick - kick some ass & lets climb up the table. Shout to any player not giving their best for the club "Buck your ideas up or Mick will be getting rid of you come January"
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irishtim added 13:09 - Nov 1 Mick will sort us out. He will give everyone a chance to begin with. But he will have a fair idea of the trouble makers at the club. He will give them a little pep talk. Play for this club or get out up to you lot. Was hoping a few weeks ago he would be irish manager again thats how highly i regard him. No prisoners now. Only those who will give everything will survive. He wont mind honest mistakes but slackers beware. JET Chops Martin Edwarda Even Cressy could meet his sharp tongue quite soon.

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bluemikey100 added 13:38 - Nov 1 michael joseph mccarthy welcome to the blues mm stands for magic merlin
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mawwam added 13:50 - Nov 1 Highly agree with Runningout!!
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Infineteregress added 13:57 - Nov 1 I have to say that this is the first manangerial appointment of the Evans era that I feel genuinely enthused and confident about. Only time will tell if Mick will be successful, but he's getting my full backing. Welcome to Portman Road. COYBs!
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Ipswich24 added 15:45 - Nov 1 Welcome Mick McCarthy please save our football club. Want to get back to being proud of being a town fan again COYB
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Super_Cooper added 16:06 - Nov 1 Welcome Mick, you've got a job on your hands but i think you can get the best out of these players. Some need a kick up the arse and i believe you are the best man for that job! "I never felt more like singing the blues..."!
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runaround added 16:31 - Nov 1 Welcome to ITFC Mick
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rampo added 16:31 - Nov 1 Good job somebody decent for a change
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TimmyH added 19:39 - Nov 1 Back of the net!! - he has a surprisingly good win% considering the teams he's been in charge with, Millwall, Sunderland, ROI and Wolves - worst 38.5% best around 42.5% so pretty consistent! All the best Mick & Terry.
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