My NUFC - Why I loved Shola Ameobi NUFC
My Newcastle United – Why I loved Shola AmeobiHere at The Mag we have introduced a new feature, asking a number of our regular / irregular contributors to write about a past Newcastle United player that they liked / loved for whatever reason, not necessarily the best player they have ever seen.
Having been a bit of an activist about Ashley, the club’s PR invited me along to a training session, I think as a peace making exercise, the kids too. As the players turned up, I made sure to have photos of the kids with as many of the players as possible. We got most of the squad apart from the late arrivals, Leon Best and Danny Simpson.What were this player’s strengths when at Newcastle United?
He would seemingly turn out regardless of injuries, notably his long running hip problems. He even turned down the opportunity to play for Nigeria in the AfCoN when his club were short. His commitment is beyond question, even if he had his critics among supporters. His goal scoring record is understated. 79 goals from 219 starts is better than 1 in every 3. Many clubs would pay a fortune for that today. His loyalty to the club also gave him the record, for a while at least, for most Premier League substitute appearances.Being a self-indulgent statto, there are some records that some seem to forget. He retired only behind Milburn for goals scored against the Mackems. He was only behind Supermac in League Cup goals scored.
On the pitch, one of the moments that goes down in history was against Barcelona. It must be every boyhood dream to be told by SBR, when Shearer and Bellamy were out of action, that he would be leading the line at the Nou Camp. Not only that, he went on to score the equaliser in some style. Hand on heart, on ability would your player get in this current Newcastle United team that will play in the new season?
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