Mick McCarthy has paid an almost inevitable price for Wolves' dismal run of form, with the Midlands club announcing the sacking of their manager on Monday morning.

Despite earlier support from the boardroom, McCarthy's position appeared untenable as Wolves slumped to a 5-1 home defeat by West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. At that game, the Wolves support made their discontent plain for the latest time this season. A group of them also stayed behind at Molineux to protest.