Hughton heading for Shola showdown.
Posted on November 19th, 2009 | 24 Comments |
Ameobi said of this:
“In the past, I chose not to so I could concentrate on helping Newcastle.”
On the sudden change of heart though, he quickly added:
“But I have reached a stage in my career where I would love to play international football and realistically it’s not going to happen with England.”
However, on hearing the news of a potential international renaissance for the ‘Fenham Eusebio’, Newcastle United manager, Chris Hughton remarked:
“It’s one that that I intend to talk to Shola about very soon. I was only just made aware of it today. I will see what is thoughts are. My only concern at this moment is making sure that we have Shola fit for Newcastle.
“We need him as soon as possible because he’s missed three months now after a really good start to the season. I want to see him producing for Newcastle.
“Shola is a good lad and a thoughtful lad, and if his thinking is that there is an opportunity to play at international level then I can understand it.”
Hughton concluded:
“Until I speak to him, which I need to do, I can’t really say any more.”
Of course, If wor Bambi does become a ‘Super Eagle’, there is a very probable chance that he’d be paired upfront with the similarly unpredictable ex-Toon star, Obafemi Martins. As one commentator on this site (‘Aussie Mag’) pointed out though:
“Imagine for a moment that you were the manager for Nigeria. How hard would it be to get those two to actually play together as a partnership? Neither has a clue about what they are going to do from one moment to the next, let alone trying to work out what each other may be thinking… ”
A little exaggerated perhaps, Aussie, through there is a kernel of truth in there. The phrase ‘herding cats’ does spring to mind! :-)
Nice but not quite subtle chop job there WORKEY (the Fenham eusebio, bambi,etc) even took a shot at Martins.
What`s happened to the voice of reason, champion of the oppressed, beginning to sound a bit off key.
Look the guy wants to play in the world cup, he aint going to do it in an England strip, so let him enjoy his moment .
I just dont understand why Newcastle fans can be so mean spirited at times in regards to former and present team members.