How far back are you going with that though? Historically they have the 5th highest average attendance of all time, with City at 8th. They have topped the average attendance table 10 times to City’s twice.
On that basis, you can’t really have a pop about crowds where Newcastle are concerned. That being said, what the fuck does it matter anyway?
I'm going back to when we were first formed, I'm doing it out of interest and have no idea why other than curiosity. You're spot on about it not mattering though.