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Shola Ameobi

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Shola Ameobi
Player details
Name Shola Ameobi
Age 27
Club Newcastle United
Position Striker
Squad No 23
Born Zaria, Nigeria
Height 1.88m
Player rating 6.2 (what is this?)
Shola Ameobi transfer history
From To Date Fee
Newcastle United Stoke City 27 Mar 2008 Loan : Expired

Shola Ameobi NEWS

2nd February 2009

Ameobi forced to play

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has confirmed that Shola Ameobi was forced into action against Sunderland.

12th January 2009

Magpies hope for Ameobi boost

Newcastle are hoping Shola Ameobi will be fit to return for the FA Cup replay against Hull City.

7th January 2009

Shola signs Magpies deal

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has ended speculation over his future by signing a new deal at St James' Park.

18th December 2008

Kinnear 'optimistic' over Owen

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear is quietly confident of persuading Michael Owen to remain at the club.

17th December 2008

Guthrie hopeful over Owen

Danny Guthrie believes persuading Michael Owen to sign a new contract is vital to Newcastle's ambitions.

12th December 2008

Kinnear fears Owen exit

Newcastle United boss Joe Kinnear admits he is not confident he will be able to persuade Michael Owen to sign a new contract.