Newcastle United fans won't get carried away by this season's top-four push, even if the Magpies qualify for the Champions League, says John Barnes. The former England and Liverpool star, who had a spell on Tyneside near the end of his playing career, feels finishing in the Premier League top four would be a 'huge achievemen'.
But despite the added profile playing in Europe's elite competition will bring to side, not to mention the financial benefits, Barnes doesn't expect the club or its supporters to get ahead of themselves just yet. After beating the battle with relegation last season, few expected Newcastle to hit the heights they have achieved so far this term.
And even though they could still finish third in the top flight this year, Barnes says expectations of future success will not rocket around St James' Park.
