Newcastle Fans Forum: What The Answers Really Mean

13. Head Coach

Question: "Has a decision been made on a new head coach, is it delayed, or is it ongoing?"

Answer: "The board stated that it will not consider the matter again until the end of the season. The board went through a lengthy process in terms of speaking to a number of people about coming to the club as a potential head coach. The outcome of that process was that the board felt the best option was for John Carver to be appointed to the position until the end of the season, at which point it will be reviewed. In the event the board should need to look for an external candidate in the summer for the position of Head Coach, the board would not have to start the process all over again due to the level of detail and work which went into the initial search."

What it really means: John Carver, regardless of what happens between now and the end of the season, will be hired on an eight year contract. That's whether you like it or not. Question: "LH (Liam Hall - Young Persons Representative) asked about the criteria of a potential new head coach."Answer: "The board would look for an individual who would fit into the club's structure, someone who is tactically astute, and who has a track record of developing young players and the ability to improve players. The club has no concerns over whether a potential new head coach is British or from overseas and deems other criteria far more important." What it really means: John Carver, regardless of what happens between now and the end of the season, will be hired on an eight year contract. That's whether you like it or not.