Newcastle United chairman Chris Mort admits he expects to qualify for the UEFA Cup next season.
"The Champions League positions are more difficult to attain but I would hope we'll be one of the clubs at least aiming for a UEFA Cup slot."
Mort has promised to back his manager in the transfer market. But he insisted: "We're not going to spend silly money to try to get immediate success because we don't think that's what the fans want. It's not in the long-term interests of the club."