Shola Ameobi

Description: Sports: Football / Sport Topic: Football Players & Coaches / A promising Nigeria-born striker who progressed through ... more

Shola Ameobi ... the youth ranks with Newcastle United. Totally unknown until the start of the 2000/01 season when exciting performances in the reserves prompted Bobby Robson to promote him to the first team squad and reward him with a new four-year contract. Made his debut for the Magpies in a 0-0 draw at home to Chelsea in the Premiership in September 2000. Still one for the future and is behind the likes of Alan Shearer, Carl Cort and Lomana Tresor Lua Lua at the club.

Newest Review: ... During the game Shola got the ball on the half was line, and made a run for goal leaving 5 players in his wake before smashing a shot against the post. You could tell from that moment we had something special on our hands. Shola is like Carl Cort as he has not quite mastered his heading ability. The lad is 6'3 but he is best with the ball at his feet. He is like Tino Asprilla in the way ... more

... he looks on the pitch, he strolls around the pitch looking all relaxed, but suddenly burst's into life. In time he will develop more body muscle, and with that strength, his height, his excellent close control and his pace, he is going to be a f...more

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Shola Ameobi: 'You do the Ameobi and you turn around, thats what it ... (568 words)
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Born in Zaria, Nigeria and raised in the East End of Newcastle, Shola is living a dream, playing for his beloved black and whites. Don't let Shola's birth place deceive you, he is 100% Geordie, you just have to listen to him talk to realise it for yourself. Shola Ameobi is a product of Newcastle United's school of excellence, having been spotted playing for Walker Central Boys Club. He follows the likes of Lee Clark, Gazza, Chris Waddle, Robbie Elliott, Steve Watson and Alan Thompson who have all come through the clubs youth system and represented United's first team. The first time Shola really caught the eye of the Geordie ... Read the complete review

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