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Second Season Syndrome?

July 20th, 2011 | 49 Comments |

Hmmm thinking.
Hmmm thinking.
As lethal in front of goal as an African lion is to hunting down it’s prey, Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi has recently been quoted on next seasons expectations at St James’ Park.

I’m not entirely sure who was conducting the interview, but I came across it via the ‘BBC sport’ website. Our number 23 had this to say:

“We know it’s always more difficult the second season after you’ve been promoted.

“I think first and foremost we have to stay in the league.”

I think that is a fair enough point, I’m sure all of us would prefer Newcastle staying in the Premier League come the end of next season. The ‘second season syndrome’ is a fear in which I am relatively afraid of, Birmingham being the most recent examples of a strong first season, followed by a not so brilliant second season (although they actually won something).

Shola also commented:

“I think it’s good to build a base before you push on and hopefully we can do that with a good finish mid-table next season.” (more…)