Newcastle United have insisted they will keep faith with boss John Carver for the remainder of the season, stating that the players are on the same page as the manager and are keen to improve the Magpies' form.
Carver's men went down to a 3-0 defeat away at Leicester City at the weekend after which the boss was scathing about his side's performance and even accused one of his players of getting himself sent off deliberately.
Newcastle have lost their last eight league games in a row and are now being sucked into a relegation battle in the Premier League.
It has been suggested that the Magpies are hoping to tempt Derby manager Steve McClaren to St. James' Park to take charge for the final three games of the season.
But the club insist they have full faith in Carver and are backing him.
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Newcastle said in a statement: "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."
Newcastle's three remaining games this season are against West Brom (home), QPR (away) and West Ham (home).
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