Miracle worker Tony Pulis shuns saviour tag John Carver craves

Newcastle 1 West Brom 1: Not only does Tony Pulis perform miracles, he also predicts them. How else to explain his assertion that John Carver will still be in charge at Newcastle when the new season starts in August?

The West Brom head coach will soon be part of a team rowing across the English Channel to raise money for charity. This wasn’t so much him sticking his oar in, more offering some much-needed support for a beleaguered counterpart.

John Carver has won twice in a turgid 18-game caretaker reign, and appears certain to see his turbulent temporary reign end after the final day visit by West Ham.