Simon Jordan believes it's going to be really tough for Newcastle United to repeat their 'brilliant' season next term, with the demands of domestic and European football, plus the refocusing of rivals making Eddie Howe's task harder.
The Magpies are now guaranteed a place in one European competition next season, and are just one win away from ensuring that will be their return to the Champions League after the emphatic victory over Brighton on Thursday evening. It would be the result of a brilliant turnaround this season after the takeover last term, with Newcastle finishing 11th then.
But having had such a dramatic rise, Jordan warns that changes will be needed over the summer to better equip the squad for competing on both domestic and European fronts if they are to continue challenging for a place in the Premier League top four.
