Newcastle United have rubbished suggestions they have sacked John Carver - but admitted 'frank' discussions have taken place.
The Magpies put in a woeful display during the 3-0 Premier League defeat to Leicester City on Saturday, leading some to suggest the 50-year-old could be set for the chop.
Derby County boss Steve McClaren had been linked with the St James' Park top job, with some reports even claiming the former England manager may take over before the end of the season.
But the club have moved to quash those suggestions - and have backed Carver for the remaining three games of the campaign.
A statement read: "Following the result at Leicester City on Saturday, there has been two days of frank dialogue with John Carver and senior players.
"The outcome of those discussions is that the board, John Carver, his staff and players are absolutely focused on our current situation and the three hugely-important fixtures that remain this season, two of which are at St. James' Park.
"All parties accept responsibility for the current situation but are determined, together, to ensure this Club - your Club - retains its Premier League status.
"That is the only focus at this time."
The Magpies put in a woeful display during the 3-0 Premier League defeat to Leicester City on Saturday, leading some to suggest the 50-year-old could be set for the chop.
Derby County boss Steve McClaren had been linked with the St James' Park top job, with some reports even claiming the former England manager may take over before the end of the season.
But the club have moved to quash those suggestions - and have backed Carver for the remaining three games of the campaign.
A statement read: "Following the result at Leicester City on Saturday, there has been two days of frank dialogue with John Carver and senior players.
"The outcome of those discussions is that the board, John Carver, his staff and players are absolutely focused on our current situation and the three hugely-important fixtures that remain this season, two of which are at St. James' Park.
"All parties accept responsibility for the current situation but are determined, together, to ensure this Club - your Club - retains its Premier League status.
"That is the only focus at this time."
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