Does Mick McCarthy have any sympathy for Portsmouth?

Question

Or does the dour Wolves boss believe the embattled south coast team have been the architects of their own misfortunes?

Answer 1

The second one. McCarthy has berated Pompey for outbidding him on two players he was interested in securing for Wolves - players that Portsmouth could scarcely afford to fork out for, judging the club on their current financial status. McCarthy reckons that "if someone is prepared to run their business and keep spending a pound more than they earn, then you know it is a recipe for disaster at some stage. It has got to be."