Graeme Souness has predicted an 'extremely bright' future for Newcastle United following a 'remarkable' season for his former club.
Newcastle have qualified for the Champions League with a game to spare to return to Europe's top table for the first time in 20 years. To think Eddie Howe inherited a winless side in deep relegation trouble when he took charge 18 months ago.
Newcastle have certainly made real progress since then - only champions Man City have lost fewer games this season - and this top four finish feels like just the start given the club's huge ambitions. As far as Souness is concerned, Newcastle are 'there on merit'.