Newcastle United caretaker boss John Carver admits he's not heard from owner Mike Ashley this month.
Carver admits he works closely with managing direct Lee Charnley.
He told the Evening Chronicle: "I've definitely not had a conversation with Mike - that is 100%. There is no need for me to have a conversation with Mike because Mike entrusted in Lee to make the conversation.
"What I have had is more conversations with Lee Charnley than I have with any of my family. He is on the phone every minute of the day talking about other types of issues. There is a good dialogue, good communication and I am happy with that."