Kitman 2188 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Telegraph: Ameobi's goal-scoring exploits in a Newcastle shirt may have been erratic but his club's return to the top flight following a year in the Championship holds no fear for the former England Under-21 international. "I know I can score goals in the Premier League," Ameobi said. "There's not really an established pecking order at the moment, which maybe wasn't always the case in the past when someone like Alan (Shearer) was around. "I was chosen to start last season and I scored a hat-trick in my first home game, but Andy (Carroll) got into the side and finished as top scorer. Things like that happen. "Nobody knows what's going to happen this season; you just have to make sure you give your all and make sure you're in the best possible shape to show the manager that you're ready for the task ahead." The 28-year-old Nigeria-born Ameobi, who has scored 42 in 208 appearances for Newcastle over the last decade which has been blighted by injury, is relishing the start of the new season which kicks off for his side at Manchester United on Monday, August 16. "It's going to be a big year for me personally, but then every year is a big year," Ameobi added. "It's been one injury after another for me in the last couple of seasons, but I can't do anything about that. "It's not as though there's a weakness there that's affecting me – it's been lots of different injuries that I haven't been able to do anything about. "I approach every season exactly the same. I want to put myself in the best shape to go out there and do my best as soon as the season begins." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/...ier-League.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 I'm looking forward to another big year for Shola. I was hoping it would be with a championship team however...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliver 0 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Big future ahead of him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9034 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 deserves a shot, he's got decent potential, plus he's lercal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 There's not really an established pecking order at the moment, which maybe wasn't always the case in the past when someone like Alan (Shearer) was around. I take it he hasnt yet seen the squad numbers then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 707 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 'But somehow Andy Carroll got into the side' May have been because you were injured as always, you donkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 Can't understand why he's still around, 28 years old and he doesn't cut it. Maybe he sucks a mean cock..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I like Shola and all but it does amaze me that he's still at the club. He's just... there. He'll get the odd goal and that seems to be good enough to get his contract renewed time and time again. If he's anything like as lazy this season as he was the last, then we need to call it a day and ship out him. He's not lethal, he's not good enough to start just because he might get the odd goal, and I'd much rather see someone like Ranger play as he has far more energy and offers something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 I like Shola and all but it does amaze me that he's still at the club. He's just... there. He'll get the odd goal and that seems to be good enough to get his contract renewed time and time again. If he's anything like as lazy this season as he was the last, then we need to call it a day and ship out him. He's not lethal, he's not good enough to start just because he might get the odd goal, and I'd much rather see someone like Ranger play as he has far more energy and offers something different. Pretty much sums up how I feel. Plus he's injury prone, so he's incapable of building consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I like Shola and all but it does amaze me that he's still at the club. He's just... there. He'll get the odd goal and that seems to be good enough to get his contract renewed time and time again. If he's anything like as lazy this season as he was the last, then we need to call it a day and ship out him. He's not lethal, he's not good enough to start just because he might get the odd goal, and I'd much rather see someone like Ranger play as he has far more energy and offers something different. Pretty much sums up how I feel. Plus he's injury prone, so he's incapable of building consistency. It's mental that he's survived so many different managers as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12775 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I'm so glad he's taken goal-scoring responsibility. Thanks for putting my mind at rest, Shola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38911 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 He's still here because no-one else is daft enough to pay the useless lump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19878 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 his goal return is pretty piss poor to be fair. destined for yet another season warming the bench if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6314 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 He's still here because no-one else is daft enough to pay the useless lump. Ipswich were... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Looking forward to his "sharp shooter" celebrations when he gets his inevitable yearly quite good goal against Blackpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 3986 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I said last year that having this clown as our main striker meant the death of hope and despite Carroll's emeregnce I see no reason to change that view - we will be shit until we stop relying on absolute tools like this bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I honestly think it's about 6 seasons since he's been properly fit. That's not me defending him btw, just showing how fucking ridiculous it is that he keeps getting contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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