Mick McCarthy plots long Wolves reign

Mick McCarthy today celebrated half a decade as Wolves manager by declaring: "I'd love another five years – and let's lift a major trophy".

Boss McCarthy, appointed as Glenn Hoddle's successor on July 21, 2006, is already the current fourth longest-serving manager at one club after Premier League heavyweights Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and David Moyes.

McCarthy is also fourth on Wolves' post-War list after the legendary Stan Cullis, Bill McGarry and Graham Turner and has his own place in club history after winning the Championship and earning a third successive season in the top flight for the first time since 1982.

And the 52-year-old said: "I want to be here for a long time.

"I've been here five years, but I'd love another five years – that would be great.

"The team is evolving and getting better, the new stadium is going up and there are plans for the training ground – everything is great here, it's fantastic.

"The club is secure and I've got a great working relationship with Steve Morgan, Jez Moxey and everyone else, so why would I want to be looking to do anything else other than just enjoy what I've been a part of building?"

McCarthy would also love to win a major trophy – but stressed not at the expense of relegation, like Carling Cup Birmingham last season.

"I'm in touch with realism – if we could win a cup then great, but not at the expense of relegation," he said. "But playing in a cup final and winning it as a manager is on the wishlist."