Chris Sutton backs Celtic to appoint Cardiff City manager

'An interesting one' - Chris Sutton backs Celtic to appoint Cardiff City manager Mick McCarthy as Neil Lennon's successor

BT Sport pundit Chris Sutton says Celtic should look to the Championship at two managers doing good jobs to succeed Neil Lennon


By Mathew Davies


Saturday 27th February 2021




Chris Sutton has suggested Mick McCarthy as a possible contender for the vacant Celtic job.

The Cardiff City manager has been linked with the Parkhead role this week after his stunning impact in south Wales.

McCarthy arrived with the Bluebirds languishing in 15th place after a poor first half of the season under Neil Harris.

Appointed to initially steady the ship, McCarthy has fulfilled his intended brief and then some, with two draws and six wins on the bounce propelling them into the play-off places.

That form hasn't gone unnoticed elsewhere, and Sutton believes McCarthy could be an "interesting one" following the departure of Neil Lennon.

BT Sport pundit Sutton believes high-profile names such Rafa Benitez and Robert Martinez could be out of reach for the Scottish giants, but someone like McCarthy - or Stoke City's Michael O'Neill - could be the right fit for the club.





CHRIS SUTTON:


“It’s a really, really difficult one," Sutton said when asked who he would like in the Celtic Park dugout.

"Maybe Celtic have something up their sleeve and will pull somebody in from the continent with a big reputation.

“I think somebody like Michael O’Neill has done a pretty decent job throughout his management career. Maybe have a shot for somebody like him.

“I’ll tell you an interesting one down south. Mick McCarthy’s gone into Cardiff City and turned them around. He may not be everybody’s cup of tea but you sort of know he will organise his team and get them playing a certain way.”

McCarthy is contracted until the end of the season at Cardiff City Stadium but there will no doubt be discussions behind the scenes about extending that deal, such is the job he has done in south Wales.

The manager has also expressed his desire to have another crack at the Premier League.




MICK McCARTHY:

"I'm cool with [the length of the contract] and if I earn a longer-term deal out of it, then good for me. If I don't, it's my fault," McCarthy said after taking the job last month.

"I guess I've got to earn that long-term deal with my performance and the performance of the players."


Fformer defender McCarthy has links with Celtic, having spent two years there as a player between 1987 and 1989, winning three trophies during that time.

Celtic fans and Celtics large following from Ireland would support the appointment of Mick McCarthy.

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Chris Sutton....remember him when we were in the Premier League????

I really don’t think that’s on the cards mm going back to Celtic and the spl I think mm is loving is time here at the momeant and I think he might view Cardiff has the better job

I might be in the minority here but the job Big Mick has done has been beyond anyone’s dreams and long May it continue until he leaves.
If he left today we would have a much improved list of candidates willing to takeover the vacant role.Ideally he’ll be here to get us up but if not I sure we will be fine.When was the the last time we got a new manager when Cardiff City was on the rise?

Sutton is a babbling chimp.

There's no point Mick going there. They have absolutely nothing to play for this season, and very little to play for next season either - other than the old firm derby.

Sutton is a bell end of the highest order though - so I wont give credence to anything he says

Sutton is a babbling chimp.

Bit unfair..............on the chimps!!

Why don't you put your name forward Mr Sutton ... " Talk A Good Game "

Sutton is a babbling chimp.

Bit unfair..............on the chimps!!

I can't see MM going to Celtic with what he has got going with us.

If Celtic do approach us it might just work out in our favour. MM might want assurances from Tan that he will invest in us regardless if we go up or not. That will put the ball in Tans court.