Newcastle United require radical surgery

QPR 2 Newcastle 1: There were times, in the not too distant past, when a big end-of-season match for Newcastle meant an FA Cup final, a Champions League qualifier, or even a title tilt.

Now the Geordies face the possibility of having to beat West Ham in their last match to avoid relegation from the top flight for the second time in six years.

This lily-livered defeat at already-relegated QPR summed up their plight.