The Newcastle United takeover is official, the dismal days of Mike Ashley are over, and now fans are wondering exactly how things will pan out over the coming months and years.
Newcastle currently sit in the relegation zone with the transfer window still months away and the current squad looking far from threatening, so things are far from certain.
But while nobody knows what post-takeover Newcastle will be yet, Betfair are offering some odds that give an indication of the optimism or otherwise of the bookies.
Betfair currently have Newcastle at 8/1 to win the Premier League in the next five seasons, which seems a reasonable price.
A nearer term bet is Newcastle at 20/1 to do what they haven’t done since 1969 and win a trophy next season.
Even longer odds of 25/1 are being offered on Newcastle finishing in the top four next season, which is an indication that bookies don’t expect an immediate leap to the top.
Then there is Newcastle to win the Champions League in the next five seasons, which is offered at the slightly tight 33/1.
And finally, for anyone who really wants the long odds, there is a bet of 500/1 for Newcastle to beat Sunderland in next season’s FA Cup final.
Newcastle trophy odds after takeover
Newcastle to win the Premier League in the next five seasons: 8/1
Newcastle to win a trophy next season: 20/1
Newcastle to finish in the top four next season: 25/1
Newcastle to win the Champions League in the next five seasons: 33/1
Newcastle to beat Sunderland in next season’s FA Cup final: 500/1
