10 NUFC Players Who Are A "Soft Touch"

John Carver remains Newcastle United interim head coach - which means he also remains in control of a dressing room that he referred to as a "soft touch". Not only did Alan Pardew's former assistant lambast Mike Williamson, accusing the centre-back of "deliberately" getting a second yellow card, he also tore into the majority of the Magpies squad - sparing only midfielder Jack Colback and goalkeeper Tim Krul from his scathing criticism of the 3-0 capitulation against Leicester City. Carver looked dumbfounded as he was interviewed by the television media - explaining that he and his backroom staff can spend the entire week coaching the players to defend set pieces and get stuck in, but if they "aren't willing to head the ball" or if they "aren't prepared to break their nose" for the cause, then the Magpies head coach cannot take to the field and do it for them. Going through the Newcastle squad, it is fairly easy to determine the exact players who Carver is referring to. Many Magpies players are already looking ahead to jumping ship in the summer - and many are unwilling to put their necks on the line to keep Newcastle United in the Premier League. So here are 10 players who John Carver was likely referring to when he called Newcastle United a "soft touch" following the limp 3-0 surrender at the King Power Stadium. For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow WhatCultureNUFC on Twitter and Facebook.