Source: Team_Talk
Coyle stands up for McCarthy
McCarthy has come under fire from all sides after his decision to field a weakened team against Manchester United in midweek.[LNB]McCarthy felt it was the right decision to make given the hectic schedule facing his players in the coming weeks.[LNB]Those crucial games begin with a home fixture against Burnley on Sunday but Coyle refuses to condemn his managerial counterpart and instead reiterated his support for him.[LNB]Coyle said: "What I do know is that Wolves have an outstanding manager in Mick McCarthy. He has done a fabulous job.[LNB]"Away from football he is a real man's man. I have a lot of time for him as he has helped me. For me (the criticism) was way over the top. I think Mick McCarthy does what's best for Wolves.[LNB]"You only to have to look at the job he has done at the club to know it is under very good stewardship and in very good hands.[LNB]"I think people should look at the big picture and realise what a big part he has played in restoring Wolves to the Premier League.[LNB]"Those players he named (against United) were bona fide first team players. A lot was made of it but Wolves are working like ourselves to try and maintain their Premier League status.[LNB]"We will both want to win the match, of course, but after the game we will sit down and have a chat."[LNB]Burnley go into the match having taken only one point from a possible 24 on the road and had a punishing draw against Arsenal on Wednesday.[LNB]That is why Coyle ordered his players to put their feet up and not leave the house yesterday even though it is the festive season.[LNB]He said: "I stressed to them it was a day of rest. Even though it is Christmas time it wasn't a day for being dragged around the shops with their wives and partners.[LNB]"They had to do the right things like taking the proper fluids, so they are ready to go on Sunday.[LNB]"There are days when you think you can run through a brick wall. There are other days when you are lethargic and you don't want to get out of your bed. We all have that feeling.[LNB]"What we do know is the Premier League is very demanding in each and every game, particularly for ourselves."[LNB]With snow sweeping Burnley, the players took shelter today and that pleased Coyle, who explained: "It means five-a-side and I am the best indoor player here."[LNB][LNB][LNB]
