The Fish 10849 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Newcastle asked Carver and Stone to sack each other Despite the cruel nature of their departures, neither man holds any grudge, explains Back of the Net... It has emerged that Newcastle United caretaker manager John Carver was informed of his dismissal over the phone by coach Steve Stone, who was then informed of his dismissal by John Carver. Carver heroically managed to lead Newcastle to success in a relegation dogfight – an achievement that looked improbable under Alan Pardew – but he didn’t always enjoy the best of relationships with supporters. Fans stood against Carver for his apparent tactical naivety, poor selection decisions, oddly crumpled face and angry rants against fans, who he would then force to have tea with him. But few will have agreed with the way in which Carver’s dismissal was dealt with by Newcastle. Carver was instructed to call first-team coach Stone to inform him of his sacking, while Stone was entrusted with the task of telling Carver he had been relieved of his duties. “It was the toughest phone call I’ve ever had to make, mostly because we kept talking over each other,” Carver told FourFourTwo. “I started off trying to thank him for all his service to the club, but he was too busy stating how much he appreciated my efforts over a tough period. “In the end we both agreed it was with deep regret that we couldn’t allow each other to continue on this journey with Newcastle United.” “For a while after we hung up I was a bit angry with John for firing me,” Stone told FourFourTwo. “But in the end his first loyalty is to Newcastle United and I know that. Plus, he had every right to be a little irked at me for sacking him, but then he must realise that I have to put Newcastle United first.” A Newcastle insider has hinted that the club regrets the manner of Carver and Stone’s dismissals and that Steve McClaren will be informed of his sacking in the more traditional manner of a fortune cookie at a Chinese restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Typical of this club like to ask Carver to sack Jonas by phone, effectively chucking him under the bus. Then sacking Carver anyway 7 days later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2977 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Damn. I always seem to miss Kenneth's half-yearly Davey (career telebotherer) windup session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKANDWHITEGEORDIE 0 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Typical of this club like to ask Carver to sack Jonas by phone, effectively chucking him under the bus. Then sacking Carver anyway 7 days later It is called line management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10849 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 It is called line management. Think you've missed the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33129 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Think you missed the evolution of man. FYP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2964 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30557 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35062 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Just to highlight the extent to which he was the shittest of the shit. (Managers with more than 10 games only) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6581 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 The funny thing is that Carver has had such bad press that he might struggle to get any sort of a coaching job elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35062 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Might get the odd gig as a Gordon Ramsay lookalike when Renton's not available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44805 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 He'd make a decent part-changed Hulk as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7083 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Carver rehired according to NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35062 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 By us? :lol: Fuck me gently, sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1244 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 That's just a wind up. Although nothing would surprise me with this club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 By us? :lol: Fuck me gently, sailor Well, we do need someone to put the cones out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 On goals on sunday with sternsy tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33129 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 "If you look back at the managers of Newcastle United, you have had two (in modern history) who have been successful: Kevin Keegan and Sir Bobby Robson. They didnt win anything, but they bought some good times to the football club. Weve had some massive personalities and characters in chargeKenny Dalglish, Ruud Gullit, Sam Allardyce but they have found it difficult to cope with what goes on. Newcastle Uniteds a goldfish bowl, you have to deal with that and everything that goes on, Steve McClarens finding this out. At least now the club seems to be united. When I was doing it the fans were against the owner, they were against the team, they were against me. They were against everyone but now they seem to be right behind the football club. Which is good because the owner has put his money into the football club, he has done his talking with putting his hand in his pocket. Now the team needs to deliver. Spending £50million is the start of it and that will continue, he will spend his money. He is a good guy and will spend his money, as long as the fans are behind the team they will be successful. Theyll get out of the situation theyre in. They need to get into the top ten and top eight was the target, I think that is beyond them but as long as they get top 10 they will be happy. When is this cunt going to disappear from sight and sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7083 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 His big day tomorrow, bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30557 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 When did he put his money in? You know nowt cunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 The fucking charva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33129 Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Must've been like Frost and Nixon when Carver and Ryder got together for an interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30557 Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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