The two sides had contrasting fortunes last season, with Southampton finishing in seventh to secure a Europa League spot, while Newcastle needed a win on the final day of the season to secure their top-flight status for another year
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The 50-year-old, who took charge of the final 20 games of last season, 19 of them in the Barclays Premier League, has parted company with the Magpies along with coach Steve Stone
John Carver said: “It’s nice what Sammy said, I go back a long way with the Ameobi family – Sammy and Shola
The Newcastle born winger said Carver’s longevity at St. James’ Park means that everybody knows him and his ways, with all the players wanting the ‘best for him’
Interim manager, John Carver, wants his Newcastle United side to avenge the 4-0 defeat to Southampton earlier this season in today’s reverse Premier League fixture at St James’ Park
Carver has been thrust into the interim role following the departure of Alan Pardew, who was confirmed as the new Crystal Palace manager last weekend after the two Premier League clubs agreed a compensation package