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Mick McCarthy’s six-year spell as Ipswich manager will come to an end when his contract expires this summer.<\/p>\nMick McCarthy’s six-year spell as Ipswich manager will come to an end when his contract expires this summer.<\/p>\n
The 59-year-old, the longest-serving manager in the Sky Bet Championship, has agreed with club owner Marcus Evans to a parting of ways at the end of the campaign.<\/p>\n
“Mick and I had a discussion and we both agreed that this was the best way forward for him and for Ipswich Town,” Evans told itfc.co.uk after a meeting with McCarthy on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n
“It never got to the point where we actually talked about a new contract. It just felt right that it was time for us both to look at different options.<\/p>\n
“When Mick arrived, we looked to be on the way to relegation. He saved us from that and then took us to the play-offs within two years.<\/p>\n
“In his six years here he has made us a very competitive club in what is a very competitive league.<\/p>\n
“I want to put on record my sincere thanks to Mick for the job he has done here as our manager.”<\/p>\n
McCarthy, who joined Ipswich in November 2012 after being sacked by Wolves nine months earlier, said he had no regrets about his departure.<\/p>\n
“I had a good discussion with Marcus and we feel this is the right thing to do for me and for Ipswich Town,” he said.<\/p>\n
“I have loved my time here and I am proud of what I have achieved over the last six years and the relationship I have enjoyed with the players and all the staff at the club in that time.<\/p>\n
“I won’t be leaving with any regrets. I have given everything for Ipswich Town and I will see out my contract in the same way.”<\/p>\n
Assistant manager Terry Connor will also depart at the end of the season.<\/p>\n