Shola Ameobi

[Kanj]

Nah but madness if we had him as our senior most striker leading the attack in premiership though. I don't doubt that one bit!

[Guest frazernufc]

He used to p*ss me off so much, thought he was the biggest pile of s*** ever (and tbf he was). Then I just fell in love with the guy, cant actually remember at all which season it was but this love was big enough to wipe all that frustration and anger he gave me over the years and for me to cherish the happy memories of him for the rest of my life.

[Guest BooBoo]

It's pretty poor to be honest that he is still our go to back up striker. He's simply never been a consistent goal threat and has been very fortunate to have the career that he has had.

[ujpest doza]

It's pretty poor to be honest that he is still our go to back up striker. He's simply never been a consistent goal threat and has been very fortunate to have the career that he has had.

this is why. He's got talent but has zero application and effort and history seems to have been rewritten.

[Tisd09]

I love the Shola love in. Always been a model pro. The frustrating thing about him is that he seems to have had all the tools to be a top striker but flattered to deceive on so many occassions.

 

I'm not sure it was a lack of application or what? I remember when he was 18 and dominated Rio Ferdinand, in his career there have been some top performances which make it even more frustrating when you think of some of the shit we have seen from him.

 

To be fair his cameo's last season were mostly good. He looked energetic and more than anything confident. He was doing so well that you were actually calling for him to be brought on rather than a loud groan

 

[loki679]

Injuries have hampered his career.  It possibly hasn't been as noticeable as some others because he played through rather than miss games to recover.

[nobby_solano]

he's like Pele in training apparently 

 

i'd keep him off bikes and wrapped in cotton wool ready for the derby though

 

Injuries have hampered his career.  It possibly hasn't been as noticeable as some others because he played through rather than miss games to recover.

 

aye, i'm sure it was to the end of the 05-06 season when he was suffering the hip problem after big al got knackered against the mackems and roeder picked him for the remaining fixtures and he played through making the injury much worse

[Dr Venkman]

Pardew's made Shola bearable by limiting him to sub appearances, if he starts getting regular games it'll be torture again.

[GuyP]

ive made 2 statements which may seem like hyperbole, but;

 

1) his pen in the 5-1 against the mackems is among the best ive ever seen

 

2) his 20 mins sub appearence against spurs at home last year, equaliser inclusive, was amongst the best 20 mins I have seen a newcastle striker have, he didnt put a foot wrong and was just a beast, Drogba-esque...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bring it on! 

[Cajun]

Injuries have definitely paid a big part in his 'lazyness' too imo, he has always been a bit of a crock but as mentioned above he has often just played through which he should be applauded for because there clearly wasn't anyone better to step in those times.

[David Icke - Son of God]

I've went from Shola cynic to someone who adores the bloke. He's not the most naturally talented footballer, but as a professional both on and off the pitch he has to be applauded. Nolan, Smith etc. get a lot of the credit for the spirit around the club during the promotion season and people forget Shola was an important part of that group.

 

As many have pointed out he played through a very serious hip injury, one which almost ended his career by all accounts, for the benefit of the club. Furthermore he has worked really hard to reinvent his playing style over the past few years because of his injuries. Earlier in his career he was a gangly bloke who, on the rare occasions he broke into a sprint, had a bit of pace. Now he's a unit who is capable of holding up the ball in a way I haven't seen since Shearer was playing for us. That's some transformation and can only come about through hard work in the gym and on the training ground.

 

I don't get the Shola hate now. He's should be a cult hero who'll be remembered not for his goal scoring record but for his dedication to the club. And his penalty taking ability which is the best I've seen by a Newcastle player. And his goals against Sunderland.

[OzzieMandias]

Shola represents continuity. Players, managers, owners have all changed, but Shola's still there. Useless one week, brilliant the next, loyal as you like and deadly against the mackems. In some weird way he's become the spirit of the club.

[Doug]

I've went from Shola cynic to someone who adores the bloke. He's not the most naturally talented footballer, but as a professional both on and off the pitch he has to be applauded. Nolan, Smith etc. get a lot of the credit for the spirit around the club during the promotion season and people forget Shola was an important part of that group.

 

As many have pointed out he played through a very serious hip injury, one which almost ended his career by all accounts, for the benefit of the club. Furthermore he has worked really hard to reinvent his playing style over the past few years because of his injuries. Earlier in his career he was a gangly bloke who, on the rare occasions he broke into a sprint, had a bit of pace. Now he's a unit who is capable of holding up the ball in a way I haven't seen since Shearer was playing for us. That's some transformation and can only come about through hard work in the gym and on the training ground.

 

I don't get the Shola hate now. He's should be a cult hero who'll be remembered not for his goal scoring record but for his dedication to the club. And his penalty taking ability which is the best I've seen by a Newcastle player. And his goals against Sunderland.

 

[pinkeye]

If / when Shola ever has a Testimonial match at St James' it will be the most epic event.......

[Cajun]

I hope Chris Hoy is involved.

[Dokko]

I hope Chris Hoy is involved.

 

Gb cycle team come out for a lap around the pitch eating apples.

[Darth Crooks]

and those giant apples they had at the Pazzas

[Guest Spark]

After his goal against the Mackems last season I promised never to say a bad word against him ever again. This has been easier than I thought, because he's actually looked half decent coming off the bench recently.

[jdckelly]

If you just grow to accept Shola will always be at Newcastle in some form or another until the end of time then it becomes much easier to accept him and like him

[cubaricho]

I've went from Shola cynic to someone who adores the bloke. He's not the most naturally talented footballer, but as a professional both on and off the pitch he has to be applauded. Nolan, Smith etc. get a lot of the credit for the spirit around the club during the promotion season and people forget Shola was an important part of that group.

 

As many have pointed out he played through a very serious hip injury, one which almost ended his career by all accounts, for the benefit of the club. Furthermore he has worked really hard to reinvent his playing style over the past few years because of his injuries. Earlier in his career he was a gangly bloke who, on the rare occasions he broke into a sprint, had a bit of pace. Now he's a unit who is capable of holding up the ball in a way I haven't seen since Shearer was playing for us. That's some transformation and can only come about through hard work in the gym and on the training ground.

 

I don't get the Shola hate now. He's should be a cult hero who'll be remembered not for his goal scoring record but for his dedication to the club. And his penalty taking ability which is the best I've seen by a Newcastle player. And his goals against Sunderland.

 

[Mick]

I've went from Shola cynic to someone who adores the bloke. He's not the most naturally talented footballer, but as a professional both on and off the pitch he has to be applauded. Nolan, Smith etc. get a lot of the credit for the spirit around the club during the promotion season and people forget Shola was an important part of that group.

 

As many have pointed out he played through a very serious hip injury, one which almost ended his career by all accounts, for the benefit of the club. Furthermore he has worked really hard to reinvent his playing style over the past few years because of his injuries. Earlier in his career he was a gangly bloke who, on the rare occasions he broke into a sprint, had a bit of pace. Now he's a unit who is capable of holding up the ball in a way I haven't seen since Shearer was playing for us. That's some transformation and can only come about through hard work in the gym and on the training ground.

 

I don't get the Shola hate now. He's should be a cult hero who'll be remembered not for his goal scoring record but for his dedication to the club. And his penalty taking ability which is the best I've seen by a Newcastle player. And his goals against Sunderland.

 

Agreed, it must have been a bastard for him having to live a life of luxury while being not very good at what he's paid to do.

[nuneaton]

but he IS good, hes under rated.

[Yorkie]

It should take a pretty extreme case to have actual 'hate' for one of your own players. To use that word against Shola is absolute utter fucking bullshit. Especially in this climate of overpaid, under-worked, no-care footballers - many of whom have represented us over the past decade. Just nonsense, man.

 

He's built up a cult hero status through dedication, personality and footballing ability. More than happy to have him playing games for us.

[Mick]

but he IS good, hes under rated.

 

He's not on either account, he's a premiership forward with a one goal in every five games record.

[Cajun]

I've went from Shola cynic to someone who adores the bloke. He's not the most naturally talented footballer, but as a professional both on and off the pitch he has to be applauded. Nolan, Smith etc. get a lot of the credit for the spirit around the club during the promotion season and people forget Shola was an important part of that group.

 

As many have pointed out he played through a very serious hip injury, one which almost ended his career by all accounts, for the benefit of the club. Furthermore he has worked really hard to reinvent his playing style over the past few years because of his injuries. Earlier in his career he was a gangly bloke who, on the rare occasions he broke into a sprint, had a bit of pace. Now he's a unit who is capable of holding up the ball in a way I haven't seen since Shearer was playing for us. That's some transformation and can only come about through hard work in the gym and on the training ground.

 

I don't get the Shola hate now. He's should be a cult hero who'll be remembered not for his goal scoring record but for his dedication to the club. And his penalty taking ability which is the best I've seen by a Newcastle player. And his goals against Sunderland.

 

Agreed, it must have been a bastard for him having to live a life of luxury while being not very good at what he's paid to do.

 

Ignoring the numerous times he has played through pain when we have needed him while some higher paid tossers seemed to miss games every time they broke a nail.