JCONA Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 It's very rare for footballers to get unanimous respect these days, long term anyway. Unless they are absolutely class and stay with you their whole career they will be hated eventually, or at least slagged off. Steve Harper is the prime example of this, a good goalkeeper who stayed here his whole career when he could have moved on and probably got a few international calls up but there are still sections of fans who will slag him off for lacking ambition Shearer another example who some rip into for playing on too long and putting himself before the club etc.. My lasting memories of Shola will be a player who had the odd good game but was generally poor, scored a few against our rivals, played through injuries when we desperately needed him and through that caused himself long term damage. I would rather he just retired now than leave or play on for us next season. He lost that slight 'good enough' factor he had the season we finished 5th where he was a useful sub. He'll be our manager one day I often wonder what impartial fans of other clubs think of Shola. my uni friends think he's hilarious. Regularly get 'wor shola' jibes. I still love him though, just would rather he moved on and made space for someone else now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 My Liverpool supporting mate once said 'You've always got Ameobi to bring off the bench if you need to inject some pace' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I would guess they either don't really know about him or think he is s****. I remember Sol Campbell saying he was one of the hardest players he has had to deal with and the Arsenal fans even touting him as a signing for them as a defensive midfielder so they might view him a little more highly. VI probably wakes up in the middle of the night screaming after Shola's masterclass at the Nou Camp. I remember ITV wanking over Shola in that game, and Kluivert being asked about what a great prospect he was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 The guy's career has gone without him ever playing regularly anywhere. It's quite unbelievable. He's just been happy to play the odd game here and there fleetingly. He's quite the clown in my opinion. Never really gave things a go. Ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hobshobs Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 In which case Steve Harper isn't a good servant. Shola, Harper and Jonas. All wasters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hobshobs Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 It's very rare for footballers to get unanimous respect these days, long term anyway. Unless they are absolutely class and stay with you their whole career they will be hated eventually, or at least slagged off. Steve Harper is the prime example of this, a good goalkeeper who stayed here his whole career when he could have moved on and probably got a few international calls up but there are still sections of fans who will slag him off for lacking ambition Shearer another example who some rip into for playing on too long and putting himself before the club etc.. My lasting memories of Shola will be a player who had the odd good game but was generally poor, scored a few against our rivals, played through injuries when we desperately needed him and through that caused himself long term damage. I would rather he just retired now than leave or play on for us next season. He lost that slight 'good enough' factor he had the season we finished 5th where he was a useful sub. He'll be our manager one day I often wonder what impartial fans of other clubs think of Shola. Was drinking with a group of Rangers fans in Glasgow after the match on Tuesday. Asked what they thought of Shola and to a man they all said he appeared lazy and lacked skill. Couldn't argue with that to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest H09 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 The goal drought started yesterday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 VI probably wakes up in the middle of the night screaming after Shola's masterclass at the Nou Camp. I was at that game actually, he looked quite a good prospect that night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 the cuckoo in the nest is sqwakin again.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23711486 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 "Of course I am happy here - I wouldn't be here if I wasn't - but if a lot of strikers do come in then I am pushed down the pecking order, I need to make sure I get games. "It's important I look at that and see where we are." You have nothing to worry about Shola.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Maybe he knows we'er buying Gomis and Sinclair! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Maybe he knows we'er buying Gomis and Sinclair! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 "Of course I am happy here - I wouldn't be here if I wasn't - but if a lot of strikers do come in then I am pushed down the pecking order, I need to make sure I get games. "It's important I look at that and see where we are." You have nothing to worry about Shola.. It's like that Harry Enfield character where he goes off on a tangent at an unrealistic possibility. "Of course I'm happy here, sure, but if we sign lots of strikers like Gomis and Bent then I'd say, 'oiiiii, Joe, noooooo". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Shut the fuck-up, Shola. You've played far enough games for us, fuck off with you talking your way into the team. Fucking waster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Wanted by QPR in the papers today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 2 million loan and they can have him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Swap for Hoilett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 2 million loan and they can have him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Probably deserves to be in this thread as well: Pardew also responded to speculation that Shola Ameobi could make a move to QPR. He said: “He’s been a good player at this football club and a great character and leader here. “My position is clear on all players here. “If there is a situation where it is right for the player and right for the club, we will move them on. “In Shola’s case that isn’t where it’s at.” Consider me reassured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Someone (either Ashley or Kinnear) doesn't rate him one bit. I'm happy about this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I hope to god the QPR interest has turned this galoot's head too, would f***ing love to have him pulled from the squad. Would save us that depression on the 68th minute when he comes on for Gouffran. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I hope to god the QPR interest has turned this galoot's head too, would f***ing love to have him pulled from the squad. Would save us that depression on the 68th minute when he comes on for Gouffran. Or ending up on the ring wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Maybe we will get pre-season goalscoring extraordinaire Shola rather than useless comedy Shola? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 How can he be at this club? How can he be playing? If it was another club we would laugh our asses off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 How, just how? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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