Redby-lad
Midfield
Wow the arrogance of this post. It's almost if you weren't neglected at all. Saved from bankruptcy and propped up with an interest free loan. 12 years of Premier League stability punctured by 2 Championship wins bankrolled by your erm neglectful owner. Chuck in a top 5 finish and a European and FA Cup quarter final. A world class manager you all adored, plus Shearer and Keegan who you all craved. Broken your transfer record twice. But yeah, imagine if you had been a 'lesser club'.The amazing thing about Newcastle over the last 14 years is they remained a PL team for 12 of those years despite a regime of wilful neglect.
That probably highlights the latent potential more than anything. Lesser clubs would have sunk 2 divisions with such neglect.
When you sign Phil Jones and Ross Barkley then spunk 400k a week on Aaron Ramsey as your marquee signing I'm sure the top 4 will be quaking in their boots.