Former Newcastle United striker John Barnes believes that the Magpies are miles away from making a return to Champions League football, arguing that the Premier League club are years away from even competing for the top four.
Barnes played for Newcastle from 1997 to 1999, scoring six goals in 27 appearances. The former England international was also part of the Newcastle squad that made the 1998 FA Cup final, but was left on the bench for the final itself, which the Magpies lost 2-0 to Arsenal.
Barnes was speaking at an event celebrating the 20th anniversary of Newcastle's historic victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.