Blackpool manager Mick McCarthy and assistant Terry Connor LEAVE by mutual consent

Mick McCarthy LEAVES Blackpool after just 14 GAMES in charge after their 3-1 defeat by Cardiff with the Tangerines at serious danger of Championship relegation

Blackpool manager Mick McCarthy and his assistant Terry Connor have the left the club by mutual consent.

The decision comes off the back of a 3-1 defeat at home to Cardiff on Friday, with Blackpool in danger of relegation from the Championship.

With six games remaining, Blackpool are six points adrift of safety and have struggled for results recently. McCarthy was only appointed in January but has now departed the club. 

McCarthy told Blackpool’s official website: ‘After recent performances and results, I have thought long and hard and feel this is the best decision for everyone concerned with the football club.

‘I’ve loved my time here and thank everyone for their support. I wish everyone well going forward.’

Mick McCarthy has left his position as Blackpool manager after just 14 games in charge

Former Blackpool player Stephen Dobbie will be in charge of the club for the rest of the season and will be supported by assistants Matt Blinkhorn and Steve Banks.

McCarthy won just two of his 14 matches as Blackpool manager, drawing three and losing nine.

McCarthy and Terry Connor departed following Blackpool's 3-1 defeat against Cardiff

McCarthy and Terry Connor departed following Blackpool’s 3-1 defeat against Cardiff 

He was given a short term contract until the end of the season after replacing Michael Appleton. 

Blackpool are back in action on Monday when they face Luton away.

They will then finish the campaign with games against Wigan, West Brom, Birmingham, Millwall and Norwich.  

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