Bombadil 0 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Seeing as this hasn't been posted yet... By Lee Ryder, The Evening Chronicle Shola Ameobi believes he will not last the season before he needs an operation on the hip injury which has plagued him for 12 months. The news has taken a bit of the gloss off United's excellent 2-0 victory over West Ham at Upton Park - a game in which the 24-year-old striker turned in an unselfish performance. Ameobi was back alongside Oba Martins after sitting out the UEFA Cup win over Levadia Tallinn on Thursday night. On the evidence of yesterday they look as though they could form an outstanding little and large partnership. But Ameobi accepts he will need an operation to cure his hip problem once and for all and that this is likely to happen sooner rather than later. Club doctor, Roddy McDonald, has been in contact with a number of surgeons, including the specialist at Dr Richard Steadman's Colorado clinic that repaired Sunderland striker Kevin Kyle's troublesome hip. Says Ameobi: "I've been speaking to the doctor and a few surgeons about it, and the manager's been advised not to play me in too many games in a week. "The problem's deteriorating, which is a shame. I just need to see how long I can go before I need an operation. We'll just have to wait and see how long I can keep on going. "I'm going to keep on doing what I'm doing until the time's right to get the operation. "I'm hoping to get to Christmas - that's more realistic than the end of the season. Hopefully we'll be able to get a couple of strikers in that period." It will be the second operation Ameobi has had on his hip, the 24-year-old having gone under the knife last year. Ameobi said: "It's been frustrating. If I'm honest, it's something I've had for two years. I've never felt fully, fully fit, to be honest. "But I'm not making excuses. I have to perform, and I have to do the best I can, every time I play." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Seeing as this hasn't been posted yet... By Easy Ryder , The Evening Chronicle No shock there, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPTOON 0 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 (edited) Shit! Begs the question why he didn't have the operation at the end of last season giving him a hell of alot of time to recover. Him and martins seem to be a decent front two, i suppose now its alternate Ameobi and the Sib with Martins untill Xmas and then try and get another 'Big Man' in while Shola recovers or try Martins up front on his own which may not work. Hows Baptista doing at Arsenal? Edited September 18, 2006 by TOPTOON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza 105 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 You should've had it during the summer then you fucking mong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 You should've had it during the summer then you fucking mong. Probably not all his decision, plus he'd possibly be out for a year, we're pretty desperate for a half-fit Shola at the moment. John 11:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 5147 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Shame as he has been looking good. Unfair to be playing him half fit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 36116 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Can I just say how ridiculous this is. You know he's going to miss some of a season whenever he has the op. So why not give him it the day after last season finishes to minimise his time away from the team? It makes so much more sense to let him start the season, break down with it, and have him miss as much of the season as possible. I also think it's ridiculous that he's having to talk about getting through til Christmas - if he's still carrying an injury that he's had for a few seasons now, we should be looking after his interests and getting it put right, not taking the piss out of him and making him play through til the transfer window re-opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9020 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I also find it ridiculous that Shola barely ever is in full training because of the injury. Now, that will make him match-fit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Didn't the 'specialist' he was seeing decide he didn't need an op in the summer? Broke down straight away. Not necessarily the club's fault though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9020 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Didn't the 'specialist' he was seeing decide he didn't need an op in the summer? Broke down straight away. Not necessarily the club's fault though. He probably just spoke to J69. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 36116 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 That's happened two close seasons in a row though. Who are they taking him to see, Dr. Fox? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 That's happened two close seasons in a row though. Who are they taking him to see, Dr. Fox? Ey Ooooooooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Pressure from high above me thinks. Knew we were going to be struggling for forwards so Shola has probably been told to grin and bear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 And is made to look a twat by having to play half-fit. Canny few players would have told the club where to shove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 36116 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 And is made to look a twat by having to play half-fit. Canny few players would have told the club where to shove it. Preying on the fact that he's a local lad and he knows to an extent that he's running out of time to make it as a Premiership striker. They would never dare take the piss out of Owen like this. The caring club looking after its players again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 All that and he has to contend with being shite too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Piss up. Brewery. Organise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 7172 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Piss up. Brewery. Organise. Ah but 30 years ago........................................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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