By Matthew Jones
October 7 2003
Welsh striker Craig Bellamy has said that Newcastle United will still qualify for the Champions League this season, despite their awful start to the season. The Magpies' lie in the drop-zone with just one League win to their name this season.
But Craig Bellamy who is currently on international duty with Wales ahead of a Euro 2004 qualifier against Serbia & Montenegro has re-assured the doubtful fans our there that Newcastle WILL soon be back up there with Arsenal, Man Utd and Chelsea.
BELLAMY SAID: "We will finish in the top five this season.
"You just have to look at where we were in the league this time last year to realise we are capable of mounting a serious recovery.
"We've got too many talented players not to finish at least fifth.
"Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea look like they're fighting for the first three places and, as far as I see it, it's between us and Liverpool for fourth.
"But I'm quietly confident that we'll still finish in the Champions League places again."
