Craig Bellamy has no doubt that Newcastle United are going to have success in the coming years after having the chance to speak to sporting director Dan Ashworth last summer.
Bellamy, who is now an assistant to Vincent Kompany at Burnley, was on the touchline when the Clarets faced his former side in a training game in Portugal back in July. Bellamy was not only struck by the talent of Kieran Trippier, Bruno Guimaraes et al that day but, also, the sheer numbers of staff on Newcastle's bench as the club's owners strengthen at all levels.
It will inevitably have brought back some memories for Bellamy of his time at Man City. Indeed, Bellamy offers a unique perspective on Newcastle's new era - not only as a key player when the Magpies were last challenging and playing in the Champions League but, also, as someone who joined City soon after the club's own transformative takeover in 2008.
