1988–89 Newcastle United F.C. season
During the 1988-89 season, Newcastle United participated in the Football League First Division. During the summer the club invested heavily in their squad, F.A. Cup winners Dave Beasant and Andy Thorn were signed for £850,000 each, Scotsmen John Robertson and John Hendrie joined for similar fees. This season saw Newcastle United relegated to the Football League Second Division, finishing bottom of the division after a horrible season in which the team changed manager 2 months into the season. Manager Willie McFaul was sacked after a 3-0 home defeat which came exactly a week after the team had beaten current League Champions Liverpool at Anfield. New manager Jim Smith, who struggled to change the teams fortunes, set about 'Wheeling and dealing' that saw many changes to the squad. Out went b
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1988–89 Newcastle United F.C. season
During the 1988-89 season, Newcastle United participated in the Football League First Division. During the summer the club invested heavily in their squad, F.A. Cup winners Dave Beasant and Andy Thorn were signed for £850,000 each, Scotsmen John Robertson and John Hendrie joined for similar fees. This season saw Newcastle United relegated to the Football League Second Division, finishing bottom of the division after a horrible season in which the team changed manager 2 months into the season. Manager Willie McFaul was sacked after a 3-0 home defeat which came exactly a week after the team had beaten current League Champions Liverpool at Anfield. New manager Jim Smith, who struggled to change the teams fortunes, set about 'Wheeling and dealing' that saw many changes to the squad. Out went b
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