1. THE VERDICT - NUFC (2012-13) 9-7 NUFC (2014-15)
Although the NUFC side of 2012-13 just shades the score 9-7 against the 2014-15 version, both make for depressing reading. Alan Pardew led his side to safety with a victory at Loftus Road in 2012-13, although he had managed their terminal decline over a prolonged period before that. John Carver on the other hand has allowed Newcastle to be reduced to a side almost incapable of winning football matches. If Carver can secure victory at Loftus Road on Saturday, then this Newcastle team will undoubtedly be worse than the 2012-13 version - but even with a win they are most-certainly a poorer side this time around (although neither is going to be mentioned among the "great Magpies sides in the future...). For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow WhatCultureNUFC on Twitter and Facebook.
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