McCarthy shrugs off fan abuse

17 September 2010 13:30
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy is willing to face a barrage of abuse against Tottenham as his side set out to restore their battered reputation. McCarthy has this week been forced to defend his players following accusations they are an overly aggressive side after collecting seven bookings in each of their last two games, incurring a £75,000 fine from the Football Association. "Fans calling me names doesn't bother me one iota," said McCarthy. "Isn't it a strange phenomenon, though? I've never been called anything or abused by the opposition fans when we've been 3-0 down. "I hope Tottenham (fans) are calling me all sorts because it means we're playing well. "But it's all water off a duck's back. Whether you like it or not is another matter to whether it affects you, and it doesn't affect me."

Source: PA