By far the darkest day in Newcastles recent history and the defeat that ended our 16-year stay in the Premier League. At the culmination of a thoroughly wretched season three points was the minimum requirement for the Magpies if they were to save their top-flight bacon on the final day. But even when the chips were down the players seemingly resigned to their fate before a ball had been kicked spectacularly flopped and punishment by the form of demotion from Englands elite division was just reward. A freakish, deflected goal from Damien Duff ultimately certified our demise as a Premier League entity, while a discernible lack of urgency a recurring theme of the campaign - contributed to our final day predicament. A scenario that was utterly preventable had the players managed to show at least the briefest hint of passion.
