By Simon Bird The season started with Newcastle’s Saudi chief Yasir Al-Rumayyan declaring the club was aiming to be No1. It ended as a trophy hunt with the Toon entering a seventh decade year without domestic silverware. The harsh truth is the Magpies look as far away as ever from being contenders. Belief in this relaunch is ebbing away. How long do they have to wait for success? Another ten years? As Eddie Howe’s squad headed to a club jolly/reset in Dubai, the mood seemed as bleak as it has been for a long time. A year ago it felt like anything was possible after a near-perfect fourth-place …