John Barnes talks about The Toon's hopes in the Premier League.
"The key thing for Newcastle is that this is Newcastle with Rafa Benitez.
"So this side will be pragmatic. I have no fears about them not being in the top-half. I’m not saying top five, six etc, but that lower top-half. I don’t think they’ll be anywhere near the bottom.
"They will get results with Rafa but next season will be about managing expectations. Liverpool and Manchester United have had that problem in the past, after Kenny Dalglish and Alex Ferguson.
"Newcastle must get results first, and maybe that means sacrificing a more attractive style of football, in order to build for the future.
"Perhaps the scare of relegation may have made the club think long-term. They’re sticking with Rafa which is a good sign.
"They played an open game in the Championship but they will need to change that and be more pragmatic back in the Premier League.
"But hopefully the club and the fans will be willing to accept that in order to become a stable Premier League club once again.
"And then in a few years time make a bid for the top five – and bring that open style of football back."