News has come in from Newcastle United's official website that Tyneside's messiest hitman, Shola
Ameobi, will definitely be returning to training next week after the big lump went and knacked his
foot while getting into the swing of what could have been the most prolific scoring period of his
career so far.
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As esteemed colleague, Bowburnmag wrote yesterday, Fenham hitman, Shola Ameobi, wants to follow his
dream in the African Nation's Cup, and possibly even the 2010 World Cup with Nigeria. As that story
reported, Ameobi has already represented England at under 21 level no less than twenty times (with
seven goals), though his chances of getting [.
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And I'm not just talking about spending some hard-earned cash to go and cheer on The Three Lions.
Shola's talking about actually playing in the World Cup 2010. I know, I know, this is a kid who
could barely get in the Newcastle first eleven until this season and has repeatedly underacheived
year on year.
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Newcastle United manager Chris Hughton thinks we should be scoring more goals in our home games.
Having not lost at home, perhaps Hughton thinks it's time to entertain a little more. He said: "I
don't think that it is necessarily the case that someone is due a beating, but we know that we can
play better in [.
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strong>In contrast to Chris Hughton's recent statement that he was more than happy with the
squad he has leading into the festive period, it's being reported that Newcastle are interested in
signing what be the latest in a line of French wingers. Apparently following in the footsteps of
David Ginola and Laurent Robert, Fabrice Pancrate could [.
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strong>Poor attitude, poor touch, just in it for the money. But enough about my career as a
masseur, I'm talking of course about our half-hearted centre forward Marlon Harewood. Currently
loaned to Newcastle by Premiership outfit Aston Villa, judging by performances so far, it would
seem to most fans there were no flies on Martin [.
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! Article Start >Well, you just can't stop Chris Hughton at the moment. This time, he's been
talking about the return of Shola Ameobi, who broke his foot after scoring in a 4-3 cup thriller
against the mighty Huddersfield on 26th August. Hughton said he has high hopes for a Bambi's return
to the Newcastle [.
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The Newcastle United squad will be boosted by the return of 3 players coming back from injury.
Chris Hughton reckons Shola Ameobi should be back in contention by the end of the month, which
could mean the game at home to Swansea on 28th November or the following game, at home to Watford
on 4th December.
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Newcastle manager Chris Hughton is hoping to have Shola Ameobi back by the end of the month, and
that's got to be good news, because the last we heard it was going to be some time in December.
Shola Ameobi - he just scored ... Â again! We are very pleased that Shola will soon be back, and
quite honestly [.
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! Article Start >Well here it is, the third and final chapter of my first term, first team
player review. And not a moment too soon it would seem, to take the focus off Llambias' less than
convincing SSN interview. The No.9 shirt is almost as synonymous with Newcastle United, as St
James' Park, the black and white [.
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Newcastle look to have a number of good options up front, when you consider we now have Harewood,
Carroll, Lovenkrands, Ranger and Nolan who can all play at the striker position, and Shola Ameobi
expected to return in December. Marlon Harewood - powerful striker Youngster Andy Carroll jas a
couple of goals this season, but [.
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Newcastle United's Shola Ameobi is likely to return to first-team duty by early December according
to Chris Hughton. Shola suffered a stress fracture of the foot in August but has already begun
light training. Hughton said: "The good news with Shola is that he has no adverse reaction to the
original injury and he's started doing work [.
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Shola Ameobi is expected to return to full fitness by early December, to help in Newcastle
promotion drive this season. Shola Ameobi - back in two months Newcastle manager Chris Hughton said
today that the 6′2″ striker has had no adverse reaction to removing the cast around the foot
and should be back.
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Shola Ameobi, Joey Barton, Fabricio Coloccini, Ryan Taylor will all miss the game tonight through
injury. But Danny Simpson is fit again, as is Argentine Jonas Gutierrez and Danny Guthrie is
available again after serving his one game ban. Danny Simpson being available again is very timely
since he can presumably slot straight in at right [.
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Newcastle United have a great opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table but QPR will
make for stiff opposition. The three teams below us failed to win last night. West Brom suffered a
surprise defeat by Barnsley, Preston lost at home to Reading and Middlesbrough lost at home to
Leicester.
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The diminutive Newcastle United squad is about to be stretched further by injuries and
international duties. Fabricio Coloccini picked up a groin strain and Ryan Taylor picked up a calf
injury during Saturday's game against Ipswich. Danny Simpson is also sidelined with an ankle injury
from the Plymouth game and is doubtful for this week's games.
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According to Sky Sports, Hitman Harewood is likely to complete a 3-month loan move to Newcastle by
the end of the week. Phil Sproson, the striker's representative, said: "I believe we are close to
agreeing everything and hopefully the move can be finalised later this week. "Talks are ongoing
between both clubs and I think they are keen [.
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Bottom of the table Plymouth make the pilgrimage to St James's Park today as the Toon hope to get
back on track after the midweek defeat at Blackpool. Plymouth have a paltry 2 points from their
opening 7 games, picked up via an away draw at Crystal Palace and a home draw against QPR in the
[...]
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According to the latest reports, Fulhams's Diomansy Kamara heads Hughton's wish list for emergency
loans, with Marlon Harewood and Daniel Cousin also on the interim manager's radar. Fulham signed
Kamara from West Bromwich Albion in July 2007 for £6m but he injured a cruciate ligament in June
2008 which kept him on the treatment table for [.
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A pleasant surprise this afternoon as Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll will be in the squad
that faces Blackpool tomorrow night. Andy Carroll - local lad fit again great! After thinking
yesterday that Andy would miss the game tomorrow night, after only just recovering from his groin
injury, it now looks like he's shown Chris Hughton [.
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The slant on this is two-fold. I'm talking both about the new found optimism and feel-good factor
surrounding the team on the pitch, and also about our ability to keep that pitch chock-full of
experienced professionals. Clearly our start to the season has given cause for genuine surprise
throughout the football world, none more so than [.
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Newcastle, unbeaten this season go into the game tomorrow looking to cement their place at the
top of the Championship. However, they will have to do so without big Andy Carroll, Shola Ameobi
and Jonas Gutierrez. Return signing Peter Lovenkrands is also a doubt as there are questions about
the pacey attacker's fitness.
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It was rumoured a few weeks back that Harewood was one of Hughton's targets to beef up his
injury-stricken strike force, but the deal was reputed to be off a few days ago amidst doubts about
Harewood's fitness. However it now seems the deal might be back on again. Apparently Hughton has
received reassurances from the [.
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In a country well known for it's love of lamb (easy tiger), there's a new Chop on the menu. It's
not of the woolly variety though, it's the history-making Michael Chopra and his scoring boots that
has the city of Cardiff salivating. Chops was breaking down the barriers back in 2006, when he
became the first [.
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Shola Ameobi played 20 times for the England U-21 side with 7 goals, but it looks like he has a
chance now to play for Nigeria in next summer's World Cup in South Africa. Shola Ameobi chance to
play for Nigeria in World Cup The 6′ 2″ striker was born in Zaria, Nigeria in 1091, but [...]
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Apparently the Sheard-fronted US bid is in trouble. According to The Chronicle, the talks between
the bidders and Seymour Pierce broke down after the US consortium failed to provide proof of funds.
That's not quite the end of things though as Derek Llambias has been teleconferencing with them,
although no progress has been made.
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Really bad news regarding in-form local striker Shola Ameobi this morning. Ameobi - we'll not be
seeing this for some time Hughton told the Shields Gazette this morning. "We're still assessing
Shola, but it's not going to be a two or three-week job – it's certainly going to be longer than
that," "It's a big blow [.
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Some disturbing news this morning, that the Newcastle club may be ready to transfer our 20
year-old England U21 striker Andy Carroll what? Andy Carroll - leaving? Â - say it aint so We do
expect some drama before Tuesday's transfer deadline ends at 5:00 pm local time, but we were hoping
that would be on the positive [.
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Shola Ameobi has lifted the lid on events behind the scenes at Newcastle. Shola Ameobi - chaos as
players haven't a clue what's going on Yet that huge uncertainty over the last couple of months has
created a team spirit and we may yet be able to make an immediate return to the Premier League.
Ameobi said: "I was unsure [.
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Newcastle's paper-thin squad it's nine less than last season's small squad for a season that has
eight more league games in it, Â has been exposed by Wednesday night's injuries to Shola Ameobi and
Jonas Gutierrez. Jonas Gutierrez - could be out 4 weeks Both players are almost certainly out of
Monday's televised very important home [.
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We're somewhat bereft of strikers at the moment with Ameobi definitely out due to a foot injury and
question marks over the fitness of both Carroll and Xisco. The Mirror is reporting that Hughton has
asked Everton if he can have James Vaughan on loan to plug the gaps. Vaughan is Everton's youngest
ever goalscorer but has [.
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Newcastle United manager, Chris Hughton has given an update on the condition of first team players,
Shola Ameobi and Jonas Gutierrez. However there is still some mystery regarding the seriousness of
Gutierrez's leg muscle problem. We reported here earlier that the Argentina team doctor, Donato
Villani had announced to the Argentinian Football Association: "Jonas Gutierrez suffered [.
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Monday's visit of Leicester City promises to be another tough game, as Nigel Pearson's side seem
have continued their good form after last season's promotion. Nigel Pearson while a coach at
Newcastle Shola Ameobi talked about Leicester City and their 46 year-old manager Nigel Pearson, who
was on Tyneside for over a year, but left [.
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Is it reallly true that Shola Ameobi is becoming a leader on Tyneside? Shola Ameobi - great start
to season It certainly is looking that way, and while we've been surprised at just how good he's
looked if he keeps scoring goals that will be true, and he already has young Nile Ranger looking up
[.
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Shola Ameobi was wearing a plastic surgical boot after the game on Wednesday night and sat out
training yesterday. Shola - after scoring his confidence is sky high But broken foot broken what?
After we had seen the stories in the Mirror and the usually reliable Times talk of a broken foot
seem to have [.
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