Freddy Shepherd (speaking to the Chronicle): “People are having a go at Carver but he and Lee Charnley are under extreme pressure.
“Unless you’re there you don’t realise what the pressure is. When you’re the manager or the Chairman of Newcastle you feel a tremendous amount of pressure.
“Pardew didn’t leave Carver any favours and he’s doing the best with what he’s got.
“I feel sorry for Carver and he has been harshly criticised, it is Pardew that must take responsibility for these players.”