"John Carver worked with Sir Bobby Robson at Newcastle United (Image credit: PA) John Carver's 20-year coaching career has seen him take up senior positions at some of England's most famous clubs and also managed in the MLS and across Europe, but few figures have shaped his life like Sir Bobby Robson. The former England and Newcastle United boss was more than just a colleague for Carver, but a mentor, a friend and someone he will never forget."
"He sent me to Bulgaria ahead of a game against Levski Sofia and must have been impressed with the report I compiled, because ahead of the tie he asked me to give the presentation to the team probably because he didn't want to pronounce all those Bulgarian names! [Laughs] After that, Gary Speed came up to me and said it was so good I should do a presentation every game."
John Carver's 20-year coaching career included senior roles at top English clubs, management in MLS, and positions across Europe. Sir Bobby Robson became Carver's biggest influence, mentor, and close friend. Carver described initial uncertainty when Robson arrived at Newcastle, then compiled scouting reports across Europe and presented them to the team after impressing Robson and Gary Speed. Robson appointed Carver as his assistant, telling him he wanted to give him the chance despite hundreds of applicants. Carver treasured their years together and continues to think of Robson every day.
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