Kanj Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Happy for our big Sho then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 hopefully he stays there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2232073/Shola-Ameobi-ready-Nigeria-debut.html Ameobi said: 'I want to do the best that I can, I don't just want to be a local hero, I want to be an international one. That's what has driven the decision. 'This is the first opportunity that has arisen to do something that I've always felt passionately about and I've always wanted to do. It's a great honour and I don't take it lightly. It's something that I've wanted to do and I'm really, really happy that I've got the opportunity to do it now. 'I'm really excited about it and hopefully I can go and meet up with the rest of the guys and see where we go from here. My focus right now is getting through this week and really looking forward to the game next weekend against Swansea. 'You'd be a fool if you didn't want to play at the very highest level and certainly I'm no fool. I want to play at the top as every other player does - that's what drives me and that's why I'm still here wanting to play in the Premier League. 'I think with my age and the travelling, Alan Pardew has said he's worried. You don't get back until later, you don't get much time to recover but it's something that we will look at and make sure I'm not doing a disservice to the club. 'Newcastle United will always be No 1 for me, that is the bread and butter so that is something we'll look at. But he's delighted for me, as you'd expect because he wants a squad full of internationals here. He's happy for me. 'I'm really excited. Nigeria is where I'm from, that's my heritage and I've never forgotten my roots. The majority of my family are from Nigeria and they're really excited about this. My parents are really, really happy but they would have supported me either way. It's a case of better late than never.' It's a bit late for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tyson Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 'I'm really excited. Nigeria is where I'm from, that's my heritage and I've never forgotten my roots. The majority of my family are from Nigeria and they're really excited about this. My parents are really, really happy but they would have supported me either way. It's a case of better late than never.' Any notion of him playing for his country of origin, where his heritage lies, should have been cast aside the moment he accepted a call-up to play for his adopted country (the Eng U21's). Nationality loopholes, which allow footballers pick & choose (in this case giving Ameobi an opportunistic & only int.touney appearance, before retirement, via the rear door), are a joke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I agree with you in a way, but I'd represent my second country in a heartbeat (wasn't born there, not been back in years and no longer have close family there) mainly because I'd be extremely proud to do so, not because of wanting a piece of the spotlight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Though it is a worry with the travelling and extra games for him, I do genuinely feel happy for him and wish him luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Shola's loved for his exploits v the mackems but we have to accept his limitations. It's ludicrous he's still getting so much game time for us and after all these years is still our go to plan b. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I agree with you in a way, but I'd represent my second country in a heartbeat (wasn't born there, not been back in years and no longer have close family there) mainly because I'd be extremely proud to do so, not because of wanting a piece of the spotlight. I don't really see the problem. He identifies with two countries - one doesn't want him. Him playing for the other makes perfect sense really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 gan ern sherla! hope he does well up front with obafematron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 hopefully he stays there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Shola's loved for his exploits v the mackems but we have to accept his limitations. It's ludicrous he's still getting so much game time for us and after all these years is still our go to plan b. I bet he's a dream to manage, he never moans or causes any trouble and seems to accept whatever decision is made regarding playing or not and it must have hurt him at times when he wasn't getting games. It's just a pity that he's not very good at this level, he's still been richly rewarded so I guess he probably appreciates what lifes given him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 "I don't just want to be a local hero" Settle down, Shola Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinkent Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Imagine if he leads Nigeria to silverware in the future and becomes a national hero Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 wait a second Shola is in Miami. We have plenty of Florida folk around here. DO IT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 "I don't just want to be a local hero" Settle down, Shola He knows, man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 His first touch sometimes can be utter s****, but we don't care 'cause he's Black 'n' White, his names Shola, la-la-la, la-Shola, la-la-la, la- Sholaaaa! At 6ft 4 and number 23, he's gonna score the most goals past the SMB's, his names Shola, la-la-la, la-Shola, la-la-la, la- Sholaaaa! He floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee, and his surname is Ame-obi, his names Shola, la-la-la, la-Shola, la-la-la, la- Sholaaaa! We've seen him score in Barca, and even in Brugge, Ameobi just loves a European Cruise, his names Shola, la-la-la, la-Shola, la-la-la, la- Sholaaaa! He's the greatest footballer that I've ever seen, and he plays for the worlds greatest football team, his names Shola, la-la-la, la-Shola, la-la-la, la- Sholaaaa! Shola, la-la-la, la-Shola, la-la-la, la-Shola Just trying to get this song out there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have a feeling this could be one of those nights that goes down in N-O folklore, like the Columbus Crew game. Mike needs to get involved . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Eurgh. I cba to stay awake. Plenty of pictures and descriptions about what he gets up to please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Have they announced the team yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 On the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Come on for the last half hour to put himself about and bully the centrebacks. Shola is as Shola does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 i appear to be watching a replay of Ireland v Greece instead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 bet365 tells me Nigeria are 1-0 down. EDIT: they've changed it back to 0-0. EDIT AGAIN: finally able to see it. only took 42 mins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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