Willow Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 what did we do to deserve this from .com.. On this day in the year 2000, Sir Bobby Robson handed academy forward Shola Ameobi his senior debut, calling him from the bench for the final 20 minutes of a 0-0 draw with Chelsea at SJP. A month before his 19th birthday, the youngster made an immediate impression on home fans by squaring up to visiting midget Dennis Wise. Ten years later and he has 62 senior strikes to his name, having made 276 appearances in all competitions (162 starts and 114 sub outings). There have been highs (scoring in the Nou Camp against Barcelona) and lows (loaned to Stoke City, coming close to joining Ipswich Town), but playing for the 12th manager of his SJP career (including caretakers), he's still in Toon - and as consistently inconsistent as ever... http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/3798/010278643712400.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 When do his testimonial tickets go on sale? Ill have to get onto the site first thing in the morning again like I did with Shearers, although I can see this being busier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I was hoping this would include more comedy pictures of Shola. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Average of 6.2 goals per season, which IMO is dreadful. This boy is one the luckiest people alive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 :omg: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I was hoping this would include more comedy pictures of Shola. Hop to it! http://i28.tinypic.com/25oyweu.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Average of 6.2 goals per season, which IMO is dreadful. This boy is one the luckiest people alive. Tbf when he averages 16.4 starts a season that's not a bad return (although I have completely made that up). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 This boy is one the luckiest people alive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 [move]http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/5859/ameobi.jpg [/move] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/2076/shoal.jpg http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5557/ameoba.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Average of 6.2 goals per season, which IMO is dreadful. This boy is one the luckiest people alive. 276 games and 62 goals works out as 1 in every 4.5 games, but then out of those 276 games he's only started 162. coupled with his injury record i think its tricky to judge him on his goals. i'll remember him as one of the most frustrating players i've seen but thank him for his record in derby matches and for putting his career on the line to play for us with a knackered hip when we were down to the bare bones and his goals saved the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Twelve managers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Not nearly as bad as some people like to make out... as a 4th choice striker he's good enough for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 When do his testimonial tickets go on sale? Ill have to get onto the site first thing in the morning again like I did with Shearers, although I can see this being busier. Shola's family will probably fill the stadium tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Twelve managers! That was the bit that stuck out for me as well. Unbelievable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiecunny Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Thanks for ten 'meh' years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Thanks for ten 'meh' years. TEN MORE YEARS?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Not nearly as bad as some people like to make out... as a 4th choice striker he's good enough for us. The problem is he is 2nd choice behind Carroll and thats fucking shocking for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 With Sammy now on the scene the Ameobi dynasty could easily run another 10 years...maybe they'll outdo the Seymour's as longest serving family at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 You could make a DVD box set of Shearer's ten year highlights, Shola's would probably fit on one of those rulers where you tilt it and it moves a little image and it goes back and forwards. You know the ones, mine had dinosaurs on and a little spinning wheel that turned around. On reflection, this probably isn't the cutting and incisive alalogy I hoped it would be when I started typing this post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Ouch... that hurt... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 not a bad squad player over the years - will never be more than that though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 and lows (loaned to Stoke City, coming close to joining Ipswich Town) Those weren't lows at all! Rare moments of hope Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 and lows (loaned to Stoke City, coming close to joining Ipswich Town) Those weren't lows at all! Rare moments of hope Wasn't the fee agreed at something like £4m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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