The 63-year-old doesn’t have long to make his mark, only taking charge of one training session alongside his assistant Terry Connor.
But the Seasiders will be desperately hoping the new manager bounce and the feel good factor will be enough to get their side over the line.
McCarthy is, somewhat unsurprisingly, known for being a traditional 4-4-2 man, although he has flirted with a back five at times as well.
McCarthy is, somewhat unsurprisingly, known for being a traditional 4-4-2 man, although he has flirted with a back five at times as well.