10 Reasons Why History Is Not On Newcastle's Side For Relegation Fight

7. When Newcastle Were Relegated In 2009 They Had An Interim Manager At The Helm

Interim managers and Newcastle United do not seem to marry together well - because the last time the Magpies were relegated they also had a temporary boss at the helm. Club legend Alan Shearer was brought in on a temporary basis to save the day following Joe Kinnear's illness - but the former England captain could not prevent Newcastle's slide into the Championship. Shearer won just one of his eight games in charge in 2008-09, and Newcastle finished in 18th. John Carver, meanwhile, took over the reins from Alan Pardew with Newcastle safe in mid-table - and yet the interim head coach has overseen a rapid descent down the Premier League that has left the Magpies just two points ahead of 18th-placed Hull with a game to go. Could another interim Newcastle manager take the Magpies down? It is looking fairly likely right now...