I don't think the Sheffield Utd comparisons are fair.
It's hard to find a time in their season when they weren't 8 points clear.
They've had the luxury of planning for promotion, title, then 100 points since February.
Whereas the Albion ended March on the back of a defeat, a point behind...
Our captain and leader has never lifted a league champions trophy above his head, along with a fair few others.
http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?350573-An-early-morning-Albion-quiz-The-League-winners&highlight=Quiz
I have no idea why they'd wish to 'give' their trophy to Newcastle...