He established himself as a regular in the Newcastle first team by 2008 , and following Newcastle 's relegation from the Premier League to the Championship in 2009 , scored 17 goals in 39 appearances to help Newcastle finish first in the league , earning immediate promotion back to the Premier League in the process .
He became as a regular in the Newcastle first team by 2008 . When Newcastle got relegated from the Premier League to the Championship in 2009 , he scored 17 goals in 39 appearances .