16 Reasons Why Newcastle Have Gone From Mid-Table Mediocrity To Relegation Fodder

5. Appointment Of John Carver As Caretaker Boss

John Carver first took over from Alan Pardew on a caretaker basis for the 3-3 draw with Burnley at St James' Park on New Year's Day - when the Magpies threw away the lead three times. In the next two games during his caretaker period in charge, Carver's Newcastle lost 2-0 at Chelsea and 2-1 at home to Southampton. The writing was surely on the wall for Carver - wasn't it? ...