A number of names had been linked with the job, including something of a wild rumour from the local press in 
It had become reasonably clear that they weren't likely to approach anyone employed elsewhere and it was thought that it was likely to be between acting boss Stuart Gray and Paul Ince. However they both missed out and Gray will actually be leaving the club after tomorrow's friendly against
McCarthy has been out of work since losing his job at
The new man at Molineux will take Ian Evans with him, spelling the departure of Gray, whilst two others have gone including Carl Hoddle, the former manager's brother.
That leaves Colchester, as well as