The thing is 50 Million pounds spent on transfers would not make Newcastle challengers for the premier league. It is a lot of money, but nowhere near enough. So why give Bruce the money.
Because, with Mowbray still as manager, I don't think going to Ewood will be an enjoyable experience. I think the football will be more robotic than live.
I can only comment on personal experiance , I remember being bricked at Tranmere, beng attacked with stanley knifes in Sefton park. and yes I do think Liverpool had a fair few bastards as fans.