Scottish Mag 3 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 SAM Allardyce has blocked a loan move for Shola Ameobi by former Newcastle United boss Glenn Roeder. New Norwich City manager Roeder wanted to take his former striker to Carrow Road to freshen up his attack, as he bids to stave off the threat of relegation to League One. But his assistant Lee Clark was told by Allardyce that Ameobi – who was pulled out of the squad for Saturday's derby against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light because of illness – was going nowhere. Ameobi has been just a bit-part player this season for Allardyce, making just one Premier League start and two in the Carling Cup. And a lack of football is clearly frustrating the 26-year-old, who believes he is now at an age where he needs to be playing week in, week out. However, Ameobi – who has scored 46 goals for the club since making his debut against Chelsea in September 2000 – could have a big part to play in the second-half of the season, with top scorer Obafemi Martins leaving for the African Nations Cup in Ghana in January. Fellow forward Mark Viduka has also missed a number of games through injury. And Allardyce – who tipped Ameobi for England honours at the start of the campaign – feels he can bring a physical presence to the front line in Viduka's absence. Roeder, meanwhile, could return for midfielder Matty Pattison, who has not played yet played a game for Allardyce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 SAM Allardyce has blocked a loan move for Shola Ameobi by former Newcastle United boss Glenn Roeder. New Norwich City manager Roeder wanted to take his former striker to Carrow Road to freshen up his attack, as he bids to stave off the threat of relegation to League One. But his assistant Lee Clark was told by Allardyce that Ameobi – who was pulled out of the squad for Saturday's derby against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light because of illness – was going nowhere. Ameobi has been just a bit-part player this season for Allardyce, making just one Premier League start and two in the Carling Cup. And a lack of football is clearly frustrating the 26-year-old, who believes he is now at an age where he needs to be playing week in, week out. However, Ameobi – who has scored 46 goals for the club since making his debut against Chelsea in September 2000 – could have a big part to play in the second-half of the season, with top scorer Obafemi Martins leaving for the African Nations Cup in Ghana in January. Fellow forward Mark Viduka has also missed a number of games through injury. And Allardyce – who tipped Ameobi for England honours at the start of the campaign – feels he can bring a physical presence to the front line in Viduka's absence. Roeder, meanwhile, could return for midfielder Matty Pattison, who has not played yet played a game for Allardyce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlCO 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 "Ameobi is going nowhere" Ne'er a truer word has been said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I'd be inclined to let Shola go. I reckon he'd do well and we might sell him to another Championship club or a Premier League club for a decent price (see Chopra). A striker would get injured the second he went like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Can't see a problem in letting him go at all as long as he could be recalled in the event of a nuclear holocost that wiped out the remainder of the human race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Can't see a problem in letting him go at all as long as he could be recalled in the event of a nuclear holocost that wiped out the remainder of the human race. Joking apart, it's season or half-season loans only now isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Can't see a problem in letting him go at all as long as he could be recalled in the event of a nuclear holocost that wiped out the remainder of the human race. Joking apart, it's season or half-season loans only now isn't it? I think you are right now you mention it Alex, stupid ruling if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think it might depend on if the club loaning the player have paid for his services or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7083 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Workshy, bunghip underperformer, talk to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Is he really 26? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Can't see a problem in letting him go at all as long as he could be recalled in the event of a nuclear holocost that wiped out the remainder of the human race. Joking apart, it's season or half-season loans only now isn't it? That's what Allardyce said and the FA told him he was wrong iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Since Viduka always misses games with injury, Owen could be out with soemthing at anytime and Martins will be in Africa we'd have to bring another striker in before letting him go i reckon. However i do think a loan move to the championship would be good for Shola and down the line us like Alex said in terms of selling him on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Since Viduka always misses games with injury, Owen could be out with soemthing at anytime and Martins will be in Africa we'd have to bring another striker in before letting him go i reckon. However i do think a loan move to the championship would be good for Shola and down the line us like Alex said in terms of selling him on. Problem is, iirc, he's only got one year left after this one on his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Since Viduka always misses games with injury, Owen could be out with soemthing at anytime and Martins will be in Africa we'd have to bring another striker in before letting him go i reckon. However i do think a loan move to the championship would be good for Shola and down the line us like Alex said in terms of selling him on. Problem is, iirc, he's only got one year left after this one on his contract. Shola gone?.?...Roeder you are a saint. While you are at it, use Delia's money to help us rid of Pattison, Ramage, Babayaro and Carr. Say 4m for the lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 shola needs replacing before he goes. hopefully with a better player, however for me its definitely time for him to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Since Viduka always misses games with injury, Owen could be out with soemthing at anytime and Martins will be in Africa we'd have to bring another striker in before letting him go i reckon. However i do think a loan move to the championship would be good for Shola and down the line us like Alex said in terms of selling him on. Problem is, iirc, he's only got one year left after this one on his contract. True, much as plenty of people here hate him/think he's shite one way or another we want to get decent money for him if he's moved on rather than lose him for free or next to nothing where he could do what Chopra did in the championship and end up being sold for alot more later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Since Viduka always misses games with injury, Owen could be out with soemthing at anytime and Martins will be in Africa we'd have to bring another striker in before letting him go i reckon. However i do think a loan move to the championship would be good for Shola and down the line us like Alex said in terms of selling him on. Problem is, iirc, he's only got one year left after this one on his contract. True, much as plenty of people here hate him/think he's shite one way or another we want to get decent money for him if he's moved on rather than lose him for free or next to nothing where he could do what Chopra did in the championship and end up being sold for alot more later. Agree, he's fucked us over for long enough with his inept performances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Is he really 26? Who? The Fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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