March 19th 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Paddy McCarthy stated that he has not discussed taking the job full-time
Crystal Palace's caretaker manager, Paddy McCarthy, has confirmed that he has not yet discussed taking the job full-time after the Eagles lost 4-1 to Arsenal on Sunday. Former club captain and the U18 coach, McCarthy had been in charge of the side at the Emirates after Patrick Vieira was sacked on Friday, with Palace still winless in 2023. While the match against Arsenal did not change the situation, goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, and Granit Xhaka, along with Jeffrey Schlupp's pull-back for the away side, saw the Gunners move eight points clear at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Palace remain 12th, though just three points clear of the relegation zone, with their goal difference worse than 18th-placed West Ham's, despite having played two games more. It had been suggested that McCarthy would serve as interim manager until the end of the season, depending on how the match against Arsenal went, while it has been reported that Vieira's predecessor Roy Hodgson could return on a short-term basis. However, McCarthy has revealed that he has yet to speak to Steve Parish and the Palace board over staying in the dugout.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Paddy McCarthy took charge of Crystal Palace against Arsenal, with former club captain and the U18 coach managing the Eagles at the Emirates after Patrick Vieira's sacking. Despite goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, and Granit Xhaka putting the Gunners in complete control, Jeffrey Schlupp pulled one back for Palace just after the hour. Saka then restored Arsenal's three-goal lead and moved his side eight points clear at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Palace remain 12th but only three points clear of the relegation zone. Reports have indicated that Vieira's predecessor Roy Hodgson could return on a short-term basis and McCarthy has not discussed taking the job full-time with Steve Parish and co. He stated, "Our only focus was on getting ready for this game. I do not know what is next. We take each game as it comes and the next is a big one at home against Leicester. The players have had a lot thrown at them."
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