The 2009-10 campaign delivered a triumphant, immediate return to the top flight for Newcastle United as The Magpies surged to the Championship title, breaking the 100-point barrier with a club record 102 points. Spearheading the charge were the prolific duo of Andy Carroll and Kevin Nolan, who each netted 17 crucial league goals, with Nolan also claiming the Championship Player of the Year award. Under the steady guidance of manager Chris Hughton, who stabilized the club after a turbulent summer, the team secured promotion by early April and lifted the trophy a few weeks later, marking a cathartic and defining chapter in the club's history of resilience.