Deuce Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 350 games for us. And he's only 31. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Keep forgetting that we're even going to lose Ameobi in January. ACN? According to the Sunday Sun Pardew reckons he is 100% not going to the ACN. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 According to the Sunday Sun Pardew reckons he is 100% not going to the ACN. Andy Carroll is 100% not getting sold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 According to the Sunday Sun Pardew reckons he is 100% not going to the ACN. Andy Carroll is 100% not getting sold. Chortle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 So I gather I'm not the only who doesn't want Shola to go to the ACoN? He's still kinda needed for squad depth like... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20837882 Shola Ameobi 'not going' to Africa Cup of Nations Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi will not be going to the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria, according to his manager Alan Pardew. The former England under-21 international had been named by coach Stephen Keshi in his provisional squad. But Pardew has ruled out the 31-year-old's appearance at the tournament, which kicks off on 19 January. He said: "Shola won't be going. The national team manager knows the reasons, which I am keeping to myself." Ameobi was born in Zaria, northern Nigeria, before moving to England with his parents at the age of five. Under Fifa rules, players who have represented one country at junior level can play for another at senior level if they meet the qualifying criteria. Ameobi was first called-up by the Super Eagles 10 years ago but turned down the invitation on the grounds that his heart was set on playing for England. He was cleared by Fifa to play for the country of his birth last month together with Chelsea winger Victor Moses. He made his debut in a 3-1 friendly win over Venezuela last month, setting up the third goal in Miami, Florida. Nigeria will take on African champions Zambia, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso in Group C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 "The national team manager knows the reasons, which I am keeping to myself." The guy's hilarious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 "The national team manager knows the reasons, which I am keeping to myself." The guy's hilarious. We all know he's convinced Shola that the England cap is just around the corner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Says it all about our current squad that the manager is fighting to keep Shola for January... Doesn't bode to well for the transfer window either... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 gah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 It's getting ridiculous now.. if we see shola start v man united it just shows pardew has no idea how to make cisse and ba work in the same team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 So he finally gets in their set up and then doesn't go? What the fuck, let the lad gan man FFS. Their first game isn't 'til the 21st anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 So he finally gets in their set up and then doesn't go? What the fuck, let the lad gan man FFS. Would have liked to see him go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 So we're selling Ba and not buying a new striker Probably should make a Pardew meme "Looks who....is at the centre of attention again" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Alan Pardew quotes reported by the BBC, Dec 24th: "Shola (Ameobi) won't be going (to the African Cup of Nations). The national team manager knows the reasons, which I am keeping to myself." Shola Ameobi quotes reported by the BBC, Dec 8th: "Every professional player loves to play at major tournaments and I'm no different. You can call me a late bloomer at international level but I'm grateful to God for this big opportunity. "The African Cup of Nations is what the European Championship is to others - so it will be a dream come true to represent my motherland. "This is a big chance and I know this is the closest for me. Hopefully, I can live that dream when and if selected. "I need to earn it because the are several players out there equally deserving of that chance to represent a country like Nigeria. There's always that healthy rivalry to fight for a place - you just need to keep giving your best and hope to stay fit and healthy. "The club is still in Europe and Nigeria is preparing for a big tournament. It's a big honour to be considered by both." The obvious interpretation of that Pardew quote is that he cannot afford to be without a striker, because he's resigned to losing one during January - and we don't mean Nile Ranger... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 That quote's so fucking funny man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Calm doon man, its clear that Xisco is off somewhere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I wish Pardew would just stop talking. I beginning to wonder if his ego is even bigger than the slobs is at WHAM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I wish Pardew would just stop talking. I beginning to wonder if his ego is even bigger than the slobs is at WHAM. I was about to say this in another thread, I get that he wants to be more 'open' with the fans but every day it's just excuse after excuse of why this hasn't worked or why that hasn't worked. It might help if he had a look at himself and the style of play he's implementing on the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Yeah he should stop doing pre and post match press conferences ignore the media in every single way, not answer a single question at all ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Yeah he should stop doing pre and post match press conferences ignore the media in every single way, not answer a single question at all ever. SOMEBODY ASKED! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Yeah he should stop doing pre and post match press conferences ignore the media in every single way, not answer a single question at all ever. Or he could use his mouth to speak instead of his arse. Radical, I know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Reasons kept to himself? Why can't he just shut his mouth? I'd interpret that he's quite certain Ba is off. And if that's the case, him playing Cissé wide is looking more and more like the most moronic shit ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Yeah he should stop doing pre and post match press conferences ignore the media in every single way, not answer a single question at all ever. Or he could use his mouth to speak instead of his arse. Radical, I know. But somebody asked Dave, it's inevitable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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