Mick McCarthy says he's had no contact with BarnsleyMick McCarthy says he has had no contact with managerless BarnsleyIpswich Town boss Mick McCarthy has played down speculation linking him with the vacant managerial position at hometown club Barnsley. McCarthy made more than 300 appearances for Barnsley during a successful six-year spell as a player and is the bookmakers' favourite to replace Heckingbottom. But the 59-year-old, whose contract at Portman Road expires this summer, has not had any contact with his former club. Paul Heckingbottom: Left Barnsley for Leeds United this week"Whether they've all had managerial experience as much as I've had, I don't know. "I guess they look at me and Barnsley, and think I was a good player there.

Source: Sky sports February 09, 2018 17:15 UTC