Pilko Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Allardyce didn't rate him. Shola barely played when he was here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 It's surely just a case of him being such a likeable, professional chap above all else? Granted he's come up trumps a few times, but for the vast, vast majority of his career here he has been a joke. He has shown some incredible bollocks in times of real need for us that I do feel I should be personally more grateful for (rather than falling into the set pattern of hurling abuse at him in bursts of frustration like the majority), but howay man, he's had plenty back in return. I mean, he's probably got more hats than he knows what to do with by now, it's time to stop the madness. I do worry that Shola ceasing to be employed by NUFC may actually bring the 2012 prophecy into being, though. Testimonial? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 He didn't get rid of him either. As far as I remember, only KK has actively tried to do that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I really dread to think what this place would be like if Ameobi was still getting games at 34/35. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Tbf, he did show some promise under Bobby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest n4e Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Good decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 One thing to admire about him is that he single handedly stopped Stoke's infamous game plan. Never has a man accidentally defended an opponents goal with such ineptitude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Was it Ipswich he failed a medical at? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayola Kid Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 He didn't get rid of him either. As far as I remember, only KK has actively tried to do that. kk had better options at that point than any of the others. he had owen viduka and martins all involved, didnt he? wonder whether he'd have peddled him in say, hughtons shoes 24 months ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyAnth Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 As he's orite Shola, no room for sentiments in football anymore? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Not when he's on 30k+ a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hobshobs Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Tbf, he did show some promise under Bobby. Francis Jeffers showed some promise at Everton. He's washed up and forgotten now. Like Shola should be but somehow this club persists with this non entity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Shola will play for free man, all will be well. It wouldn't be right seeing him in other teams colours though. From the Champions League to the Championship, Nou Camp to Glanford Park (I do know he didn't actually play that night, but you get my point ), through thick and thin Shola's been there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest H09 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 It's surely just a case of him being such a likeable, professional chap above all else? Granted he's come up trumps a few times, but for the vast, vast majority of his career here he has been a joke. He has shown some incredible bollocks in times of real need for us that I do feel I should be personally more grateful for (rather than falling into the set pattern of hurling abuse at him in bursts of frustration like the majority), but howay man, he's had plenty back in return. I mean, he's probably got more hats than he knows what to do with by now, it's time to stop the madness. I do worry that Shola ceasing to be employed by NUFC may actually bring the 2012 prophecy into being, though. Testimonial? I wouldn't rule out Ashley and Pardew thinking this is to keep fans happy... I mean Shola's name is chanted more than anyone else's. We're not going to spend any money but we better tie down their favourite player I can imagine that kind of idiocy Anyway its about time Shola brings a book out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Ridiculous that KK has been our only manager who has seen through this joker. Yes he scores the occasional goal and puts in the occasional performance but dear lord this kid is a laughing stock and should've been flogged years ago nevermind in these 'super high wagebill' times which people now go on about constantly. To be fair, Keegan was arguably the only manager to have Owen, Martins & Viduka fit and playing at the same time and on form, easy to cast him aside when that's the case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 It's surely just a case of him being such a likeable, professional chap above all else? Granted he's come up trumps a few times, but for the vast, vast majority of his career here he has been a joke. He has shown some incredible bollocks in times of real need for us that I do feel I should be personally more grateful for (rather than falling into the set pattern of hurling abuse at him in bursts of frustration like the majority), but howay man, he's had plenty back in return. I mean, he's probably got more hats than he knows what to do with by now, it's time to stop the madness. I do worry that Shola ceasing to be employed by NUFC may actually bring the 2012 prophecy into being, though. Testimonial? I wouldn't rule out Ashley and Pardew thinking this is to keep fans happy... I mean Shola's name is chanted more than anyone else's. We're not going to spend any money but we better tie down their favourite player I can imagine that kind of idiocy Anyway its about time Shola brings a book out More a case of with Shola we know what we get and it'll be easier to persuade him to be 3rd/4th choice here, than to sign a player and tell him he's not going to be in the first-team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Not when he's on 30k+ a week. If if he does get a new contract I can't imagine it will be anything like that. If the contracts Ashley is giving out are as heavily performance related as we are led to believe we won't end up paying him anything anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Was it Ipswich he failed a medical at? Yes, deliberately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 To be fair to Shola he is not a non-entity. He is not someone who should be startig every week but he is a decent back-up to have around the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Ive just been texted - Shola given two year extension. If true this lads is like Mumrah from the Thundercats, the ever living! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Got no objections to Shola being 3rd or 4th choice for a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 2 year extention Title change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 If Shola got a testimonial, I would definitely go to thank him for all the years of crazy shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBG Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Good stuff Said it before that he gets far too much stick off some people. Far from a great footballer, but his hold up play is generally good, he's a decent finisher and terrific penalty taker. Useful player who can do a job for us if we want to compete in all 3 competitions this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Pointless IMO, nowt against the bloke personally but we should have moved on years ago. Not good enough by a long way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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