); It wasn t a big issue when Mick was sacked - Jack Byrne settling into life at Apoel Nicosia
Jack Byrne talks about how he is adjusting to his new life in Cyprus, and has high praise for Stephen Kenny. By Gavin Cooney Tuesday 9 Mar 2021, 6:00 AM Mar 9th 2021, 6:00 AM 12,751 Views 5 Comments
Jack Byrne in action for Apoel.
Image: Marios Gregoriou/INPHO
Image: Marios Gregoriou/INPHO
ANY BAD NEWS? is a frequent refrain of Jack Byrne’s, and in spite of what appears to be a turbulent start to life at Apoel Nicosia, the answer remains no.
When he grins and says it was ‘only’ 20 degrees yesterday, you can understand why.
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Jack Byrne makes first appearance since McCarthy s sacking in crucial Apoel win
The Cypriot side are in good form under new manager Savvas Poursaitidis. By The42 Team Sunday 17 Jan 2021, 4:06 PM Jan 17th 2021, 4:06 PM 16,632 Views 5 Comments
Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND international Jack Byrne today made his first appearance for Apoel Nicosia since Mick McCarthy’s sacking in a 3-2 win over Pafos.
Byrne had been excluded from the previous two matchday squads since McCarthy was dismissed as manager, as he sought to build up his match fitness. The Irish international returned to the fold this afternoon, however, and was introduced off the bench with 20 minutes remaining.
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McCarthy not damaged by Apoel sacking but he leaves Jack Byrne at a club in turmoil
McCarthy’s stint at the Cypriot giants has lasted just nine games, and his reunion with Jack Byrne lasted less than a week. By Gavin Cooney Saturday 9 Jan 2021, 10:00 AM Jan 9th 2021, 10:00 AM 40,008 Views 18 Comments
File photo of Mick McCarthy.
Image: Adam Davy
Image: Adam Davy
THE BACON SLICER shimmers more menacingly at Apoel Nicosia.
Mick McCarthy was sacked by the Cypriot club on Wednesday, a day after giving Jack Byrne his debut in what just his ninth game in charge.
A 2-1 defeat to eighth-placed Doxa was Apoel’s fourth loss on the trot; a run too poor for McCarthy’s trigger-happy bosses to countenance.