SO Newcastle United could not survive Survival Sunday.
I remember what it was like when Leeds United fell out of the Premier League and the feelings are quite similar now that another ‘giant’ has dropped.
Newcastle might not enjoy universal popularity but I honestly think the division will be poorer for them not being in it – and that’s not meant to disrespect the teams that stayed up.
St James’ Park is a terrific place to play football, the atmosphere is always guaranteed to be good and I know a number of the people involved up there, from Alan Shearer to Michael Owen, Alan Smith, Mark Viduka and Nicky Butt.
They will be kicking themselves that they couldn’t take advantage of Phil Brown’s Hull freefall.
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