New Blackpool head coach Mick McCarthy admits he did wonder whether football had 'retired' him after being out of work for more than 14 months.
The 63-year-old, whose last job ended at Cardiff in October 2021, was appointed by the Seasiders last week to replace Michael Appleton with the club second-bottom in the Championship table and seeking to avoid relegation.
But McCarthy, who has managed at five other clubs as well as two spells with the Republic of Ireland, feared his time had come to an end.
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