Newcastle United drop out of the Premier League after 16 seasons, after a 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa at Villa Park.

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He spent two-and-a-half years at Ewood Park before signing for Aston Villa in July 1961.

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The Sun newspaper said the controversial Aston Villa striker was on his way to Upton Park on a free transfer.

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Joining Aston Villa in the win column last weekend was Queens Park Rangers.

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Newcastle's 16-year stay in the Premier League ended on 24 May last year after a tame 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa brought down the curtain on a disastrous season at St James' Park.

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Harry Redknapp's second game in charge of Queen's Park Rangers saw the Premier League's bottom side pick up a point against Aston Villa.

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Mills scored the only goal of the game at Goodison Park to book the Royals a quarter-final trip to either Manchester City or Aston Villa.

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Spectators stood on ash banks for the inaugural friendly game at Ninian Park, a 2-1 defeat to league champions and four-time FA Cup winners Aston Villa on 1 September, 1910.

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