Decky

Didn't the club release a statement apologising for Carver too? Might be worth finding that and keeping it. Wouldn't surprise me if it mysteriously disappeared from the website.

If Carver gets the job we may as well just give up until Ashley leaves, infact I think I probably will just do that. Why put yourself through it?

They both absolutely have to go when a new man comes in. Their ship sailed with Pardew.

Too right as well. Useless. I wonder how many of them actually care though? Probably glad to have a weekend off later in the month.

FT

WBA 6-0

Why did I put Forest on my accumulator. Only team fucking me up right now.

The Heed losing 5-0

Who's managing Blyth like?

Gateshead 1 down.

2-0 Blyth!

We love the 3rd round.

Is this not on TV?

Sounds like Gateshead are doing really well.

This. Feels like a reserve game or something. The cup really has lost all of it's charm.

How fucking shit is this? Unless you're at the game we may as well not be playing.

What's the best website for this cash out business? Paddy Power seem to make cash out unavailable for me all the time. I asked them there now and they said the Blyth game suspended the cash out. The fuck? Froggy was using Bet 365 in the pub one day and it seemed good?

And they wonder why people don't put as much stock into the cups anymore. The coverage for this is shocking.

O'Leary

I wouldn't say so. He'd have to be released to sign another contract elseware.

Newcastle United can confirm that Alan Pardew has been released from his contract in order to be installed as the new manager of Crystal Palace. Pardew said: "It has been a privilege to manage Newcastle United and I want to thank my captain Fabricio Coloccini and all the players, John Carver, Steve Stone, Andy Woodman and all the staff, all of who have been outstanding servants to Newcastle United. "A special thanks also goes to the fans for all their support over the last four years. I must also thank Mike Ashley and the board for their unwavering support during my tenure at the Club." Newcastle United managing director, Lee Charnley, said: "I would like to thank Alan for his service to the Club. "Despite public perceptions, fuelled by the media, Mike Ashley had never met nor spoken to Alan before his appointment. However, what developed over the last four years was a very strong and positive relationship between all parties. "It is these relationships that, four years later, means the Club is in a far better position, both on and off the field, and Alan has had a big part to play in that. "During his time with us, Alan achieved two top-ten Premier League finishes, including a fifth-place finish in 2012, as well as taking us to the quarter-final of the Europa League. He goes with our best wishes and thanks." John Carver and Steve Stone will be in the dugout for at least today's (Saturday, 3rd January) fixture - the Club's FA Cup third round tie at Leicester City. The search for a head coach has begun and an announcement will follow in due course. http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20150103/pardew-released-from-united-contract_2281670_4397266

Finally confirmed by NUFC.

Money.

At least Carver will actually wants to win this (to get himself the job FT). Unless a win pisses Ashley off because he hates the cups.