That was based on their assembled squad and I dont think that, according to the reports, they have had the rub of the green so far.and their luck will change.
IMHO the appointment of the 2 Steves will put the 2 strong and expensively assembled squads back into promotion contention as they are both competant and will get the best out of their squads and make the play offs, possibly 1 will make auto with Newcastle. The latest odds should be interesting .