Newcastle United chief scout Graham Carr is happy working for Mike Ashley and Derek Llambias.

He is now a key member of a high-powered ­committee, ­including Ashley, Llambias, ­manager Pardew and football ­club secretary Lee Charnley, which makes all the ­decisions on who Newcastle will sign.

Carr told the People: "Everybody has their say, everything is out in the open and I have to say it has all worked out OK.

"Obviously, as far as financial ­decisions are ­concerned, Mike Ashley has the final word.

"I can only speak for myself but they are fantastic people to work for.

"And, if I left Newcastle ­tomorrow, nothing could happen that would make me change my mind."