Source: PA
Carver returns as Magpies assistant
John Carver has returned to Newcastle as assistant manager to Alan Pardew.
The 46-year-old, who fulfilled the same role when the late Sir Bobby Robson was in charge of the Magpies, has signed a contract until the end of the season.
Pardew told www.nufc.co.uk: "I'm delighted to be bringing John on board. He has an excellent track record as a coach and of course knows this club very well."
After leaving St James' Park following Robson's sacking in 2004, Carver worked under Kevin Blackwell at Leeds and Luton while he also spent just over a year as manager of the Major League Soccer side Toronto FC.
He returned to England in 2009 and became assistant to Plymouth boss Paul Mariner before moving on again to Sheffield United, who he left last month after the Blades appointed Micky Adams as manager.
Carver said: "I am proud and honoured to be able to come back once again to my home-town club."
