Scottish Mag 3 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Despite the summer arrivals of Michael Owen and Albert Luque, Shola Ameobi has heaped pressure on himself to be the focal point of the Newcastle attack this season. Graeme Souness spent £26.5 million on his strike-force during pre-season and Ameobi must now contend with two more international stars after Craig Bellamy and Patrick Kluivert were shunted out by the Scottish boss. The 22-year-old has not yet managed to prove himself to be a prolific forward with just 16 goals in over 100 league games on Tyneside, and the Magpies' faithful have now wholeheartedly embraced Owen as their saviour as Alan Shearer's powers continue to wane. The Newcastle captain even offered to give up his number nine shirt in a bid to entice Owen from Real Madrid, although Ameobi is keen to come out of the shadows to prove himself capable of joining the list of the club's historic strikers. "I grew up hearing about the great number nines, Jackie Milburn, Supermac (Malcolm MacDonald), and, of course, Alan," said Ameobi. "And, as a Geordie, it would mean much more to me to inherit the shirt than any new signing. "It will take someone special to wear it and do it justice and I want to be that player. "I have to be top scorer this season and I believe I can be. "I feel mentally stronger and more confident and after carrying a hip injury last year I'm fitter too. "The time has come for me to step out of Alan's shadow, prove there can be life after him and shoot Newcastle to success." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 To be fair to the lad, he has to talk himself up in the light of the new arrivals. Not that I really see him being good enough for us, but at least he's prepared to stand up for himself and show that he doesnt want to be overlooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34181 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Seriously though, does he live in the real world with the rest of us or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Seriously though, does he live in the real world with the rest of us or what? 30069[/snapback] I think that the 'England World Cup Squad' comments clearly prove that he doesnt. I mean come on...does he seriously think we're gonna qualify! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 He talks a good game Shola like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 He talks a good game Shola like. 30090[/snapback] Just a shame he's shite... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 ahahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsy 0 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 He must have taken too much Lucozade!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz 0 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 If he thinks he can be so great and score lots of goals , why doesnt he just do it when he is out on the pitch just to prove us wrong. Have to laugh at him though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar 0 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 He's more likely to wear 99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 He's more likely to wear 99. 30202[/snapback] 9 to 99? That's quite a range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespaws 0 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 To be fair to the lad, he has to talk himself up in the light of the new arrivals. Not that I really see him being good enough for us, but at least he's prepared to stand up for himself and show that he doesnt want to be overlooked. 30068[/snapback] He has to say something just so he's not forgotten - shame it makes him look like a tit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticaL 0 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 He can wear the No. 9 all he wants, £10 at the club shop, who knows he might get shearer on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz 0 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 He can wear the No. 9 all he wants, £10 at the club shop, who knows he might get shearer on the back. 30262[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperor_k 1 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 He can wear the No. 9 all he wants, £10 at the club shop, who knows he might get shearer on the back. 30262[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I wish he played the way he thinks he can play. The Shola he regularly describes sounds like the kind of player we need!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty-sniper 0 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 imo shola has every reason to believe he can make the squad, but we all know he wont. he used to be ahead of 3 of englands 4 strikers atm not counting rooney who burst on to the scene (Vassell, Smith and Defoe) but has not made the progress that they have, and they are now all miles ahead of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakermaker 0 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 since he played very well in the champs league he hasnt done it(not helped with last years injury and team continuing to play to shearer even when hes not there or playing alongside which doesnt suit either)...ok then shola,you are now fit(?),you have a season or so from a squad position to prove yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocChip 0 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I think he might struggle to be on top form for us, what with all those England commitments......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wavey Davey 0 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Not a chance. Retire the number until someone worthy comes along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 But Shola is worthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I'm sure Shola wants to be a Premiership-standard striker as well, but unfortuntately you don't always get what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 The only number Sherla will get, unless he bucks his ideas up, will be 45 - with a fuckin' P infront!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 He should just accept he's rubbishm and should try not too. He shouldn't see too high goals, and instead just try to score them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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