John Carver has been appointed as head coach of Newcastle United for the remainder of the season, the English Premier League side announced Monday.

Carver, 50, is still chasing his first win as Magpies' boss since taking caretaker charge of the north-east side following Alan Pardew's surprise departure to top-flight rivals Crystal Palace.

Newcastle chiefs appear to have given up, for the time being at least, on bringing a high-profile manager to St James' Park and Carver, who has made no secret of his desire to be appointed on a permanent basis, will now have a chance to stake a claim for the job.

"This is a proud day for me," Carver said in a Newcastle statement.

"I have worked with, and learnt from, the best manager that this football club has had in Sir Bobby Robson. I know what this club means to this city and its people. I believe in my players and the staff I have around me.

"I am confident that we can deliver exciting successful football and look forward with relish to my role as head coach of this great football club."

Newcastle, currently 11th in the table and eight points above the relegation zone, are away to Hull on Saturday.