I personally watch any game involving an English team be it premiership, lower league or in Europe (unless of course I'm at the game), so see plenty of Wigan live and of course the highlights (which don't always tell the whole story). I'll watch the odd la liga and scots prem game too and the bundesliga highlight show when I catch it! In addition sky sports news will often run on a loop in my house - hands up I'm an addict! Thankfully my wife likes football and even watches Sir Jeff on soccer Saturday when I'm at Goodison!
In conclusion, I've been very impressed with McCarthy for a fair while.