Mick McCarthy set to return for second spell as Republic of Ireland manager

• McCarthy accepts offer from FAI to succeed Martin O’Neill
• Previous six-year spell ended amid acrimony in 2002Mick McCarthy is set to return for a second spell as manager of the Republic of Ireland after agreeing to replace Martin O’Neill, who left the role on Wednesday. McCarthy’s appointment, reportedly on a two-year deal, is expected to be rubber-stamped over the weekend following his acceptance of an offer from John Delaney, the chief executive of the Football