5 of the worst managerial appointments in recent Premier League history

#2 John Carver (Newcastle United)

Newcastle United's Controversial ex-Temporary Head Coach

John Carver figures in this list as another disastrous managerial appointment at Newcastle United. This was, again, an extended 'temporary appointment' that can be considered a full-time job as a manager.

Carver had earlier served the club as a caretaker manager and as assistant manager before he left in 2004 to coach other clubs including Leeds United, Toronto FC and Sheffield United.

In 2011, Carver moved back to Newcastle United as an assistant manager to Alan Pardew. Working under Pardew, Carver created a name for himself as a controversial character having been sent to the stands in a Premier League game for being too animated on the touchline.

When Pardew left for Crystal Palace, following a disillusionment with the fans at the end of 2014, Carver was appointed as Head Coach till the end of the season, pending review. The next few months were disastrous, as Newcastle United, who had been inconsistent but were safely placed in mid-table, tumbled down places after eight successive defeats.

Carver had earlier called for a permanent replacement but slowly began to back himself in the media. He even claimed he was 'the best coach in the league' and converted the narrative from Newcastle United to himself.

His players lacked inspiration on the pitch and the fans could do little to lift them. He accused his players in public for a lack of commitment and claimed that defender Mike Williamson got sent off on purpose during a game. Obviously, this subsequently meant that the squad could not trust him. Further, he claimed that he wanted to play attacking football but his sides failed to create chances on the pitch.

Carver's confrontational persona got him into further trouble and heightened fan discontent. In 20 games as head coach, Carver salvaged only three wins and was knocked out of the FA Cup after a thrashing from Leicester City.

By the end of the season, Carver's and coach Steve Stone's contracts were terminated as they were unceremoniously forced to leave the club.

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