Newcastle's Plight In Numbers - What Exactly Would Relegation Mean?

5. 24% - Cut In Costs When Newcastle Were Relegated In 2009, A Figure That Would Likely Be Replicated

Mike Ashley may have overseen a complete overhaul of the club and scaled back on any areas he can, but there would still be hefty cost cuts should the Magpies be relegated. Redundancies and allowing some big earners to leave in 2009 cut costs by around 24%, and similar savings would need to be made should the Magpies drop down again.