Mark Carruthers gives his reaction after Newcastle United seal a place in next season’s Champions League on a dramatic final day of the season.

Shields Gazette

Watch Mark Carruthers gives his reaction after Newcastle United seal a place in next season’s Champions League on a dramatic final day of the season. - Shields Gazette on Dailymotion

Transcript

00:00So St James' Park will host Champions League football once again next season after a nervy final day of the Premier League season.

00:08Newcastle really weren't at it today against Everton. Things just didn't quite click anyhow.

00:12It made a number of tactical changes. It just didn't pay off.

00:16But the positive is that Manchester United, arguably having the worst season in their recent history,

00:21have somehow pulled off a 2-0 win, a controversial 2-0 win against Aston Villa that ensured Newcastle ended the season.

00:27In the top 5, it obviously means a lot to Newcastle. It could unlock a lot of PR issues that have been slightly alleviated during the season,

00:35but they still remain there. But it will allow Eddie Howe to make some big moves in the transfer market.

00:40It now feels like a big summer line ahead for Howe for his squad.

00:44He spoke about the need to freshen up his squad as a natural process rather than a forced one.

00:50He spoke about the future of Callum Wilson, who of course is out of contract, but there are talks planned with his representatives.

00:57So, you know, the seats have already been sewn, even, for what lies ahead this summer,

01:02including some talks that will be taking place over the coming days with PIF and the St James Park hierarchy.

01:10So, it is a positive day. It didn't feel like it for large part, but it is a positive day,

01:14and one that can be the catalyst for an even brighter future for Newcastle United.

01:18I think we shouldn't forget, it has been a remarkable season, a historic season,

01:23where that 70-year wage for major domestic silverware came to an end on that memorable afternoon at Wembley,

01:28and it ended with Champions League qualification as well, which was the aim at the start of the season.

01:33So, this, I guess you could say, will go down as arguably the best season in Newcastle United's recent history,

01:39and it can only be seen as a positive.

Category

Transcript

Recommended