Mike Williamson: John Carver says defender sent off 'on purpose'Newcastle United manager John Carver thinks his defender Mike Williamson was sent off on purpose as an "easy way out" in their 3-0 defeat by Leicester.
The centre-back was shown a second yellow for barging Jamie Vardy when the pair were off the pitch, while Daryl Janmaat was also sent off later on.
"I thought he'd done that on purpose - it looks like he did," Carver said.
"The ball was off the pitch - he had no need to make the challenge. He will miss two games. Is it an easy way out?"
Carver had not calmed down by the time of the post-match news conference.
"I thought he meant it. When the ball went on to that left-hand side my first reaction was don't do it. He did it. Vardy was off the pitch, Willo was off the pitch. There was no need to do it and I'm not accepting that.
"I told him that to his face. I don't want to go into his reaction."
Of his side's other red card, Carver said: "I got 'keeper Tim Krul to speak to Daryl Janmaat, I told him to stay calm and he didn't. The game had gone away from us. We can't keep shooting ourselves in the foot."
The Magpies have lost eight consecutive Premier League games under Carver, who is in charge until the end of the season.
Newcastle conceded a Leonardo Ulloa goal after 38 seconds and a Wes Morgan strike in the 17th minute. Ulloa sealed the game after the break from a penalty.
Carver was furious with his side and in honest post-match interview said:
"On a scale of one to 10, it is a minus 10."
"I asked if everyone understood their roles and responsibilities. I can't go and mark men on the pitch myself."
"If we're not willing to compete, get your head onto the ball and risk getting an injury, you won't get anywhere."
"We'll have an open discussion on Monday - it'll be interesting."
"There might have been players who didn't try - maybe they don't think they'll get a new contract or be here next year. But they're getting paid and should try."
'Carver is out of his depth'Former Arsenal centre-back Martin Keown on Final Score was not impressed with the Newcastle manager.
"When you're in a position like Newcastle are in, you have to stick together, but John Carver is digging players out. There was a lack of desire granted but he is out of his depth at the moment."It's not just about demanding the effort. He needs guidance on how to behave because he is taking players apart. Just don't say it. If he was an experienced head, a long-term manager, he wouldn't do that."carver 呢個業餘領隊真係發神經架，williamson 就算真係 sent off on purpose，你都係內部處理呀，公開咁講你真係嫌隊波士氣唔夠差咩？
