Shola Ameobi

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Towering Nigeria-born striker who is an exceptional product of the club's Academy. Signed a five-year deal in 2004 keeping at the club until 2009. Physical presence in the air but also immensely talented on the ground. Eye-catching development earned him an England Under-21 call-up and he represented his country at the European Championship in Switzerland.

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Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi is hoping to force his way back into first-team contention at St James' Park, despite being linked with a summer exit from the Magpies. The 26-year-old former England Under-21 international has been linked with both Stoke City and Norwich City, but Ameobi is still hopeful of impressing Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan in the coming weeks. He told the... [more»]

Norwich City boss Glenn Roeder says he was priced out of a move to try and sign Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi on loan until the end of the season. The 26-year-old has instead linked up with Stoke City, with Roeder shocked at the figures involved in the deal. He told the Eastern Daily Post: "I spoke to Dennis Wise yesterday and, if he is telling me the truth, Stoke have paid an... [more»]

Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi has joined Championship leaders Stoke City on loan until the end of the season. The 26-year-old former England Under-21 international has struggled for regular first-team action with the Magpies in recent times, having fallen behind Michael Owen, Mark Viduka, Obafemi Martins and Alan Smith in the pecking order. Ameobi's current contract at St James' Park... [more»]

Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce has ruled out an imminent exit from St James' Park for striker Shola Ameobi. The 26-year-old was wanted on loan by Norwich City, while a number of other clubs are believed to be tracking the big frontman. However, Allardyce told The Journal: "Shola is going absolutely nowhere, he remains very much a part of my plans and we are not interested in selling him... [more»]

Newcastle United's Shola Ameobi has admitted he may be forced to quit St James' Park should he fail to win a regular first-team place after reaching a crossroads in his career. The 26-year-old frontman has struggled with a succession of injuries in recent seasons and now finds himself behind Michael Owen, Obafemi Martins and Mark Viduka in manager Sam Allardyce's pecking order. Ameobi has... [more»]