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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Striker Shola Ameobi has signed a three-year contract extension at Newcastle United, tying himself to the club until the summer of 2012. The 27-year-old former England Under-21 international has made nearly 250 appearances for his one and only professional club, scoring 49 goals in all competitions However, in recent times his future on Tyneside had seemed uncertain and he finished last season... [more»]

Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear plans to put Stoke City on the back foot by adopting an attacking approach to this weekend's clash between the two sides at St James' Park. Shola Ameobi misses the game through injury but, after three successive draws, Kinnear is going all out for victory against Tony Pulis' team. "I think we'll go very offensive and test them," he told the club's official... [more»]

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»]