Newcastle relegated

Yesterday Newcastle along with Middlesbrough and West Brom were relegated.

There is certainly smaller sides that could have gone down, but it is not about that. Newcastle in particular have been in self destruct mode all year. Alan Shearer came too late either to do anything or to take the blame for anything (he has however presented himself well as a manager).

It is sad to see a side that has historically provided some of the best premier league games drop out, but in their current state having them survive and have another year of turmoil seems unfair to the memory.

Despite the great games, they won nothing in their latest top flight run. Next year now presents a massive chance, rebuild around things that are sustainable, and get a team that can win the championship. The fans will also learn that there is football outside of the top league, and probably find that it is more fun getting there then actually playing in the premiership.