Shola Ameobi leaves Newcastle as contract ends.

[AreaDaddy]

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Shola Ameobi has left Newcastle United after 14 years of service.

The club confirmed the long-serving striker will be leaving the Magpies after the expiration of his contract, and that Luuk de Jong and Loic Remy have also left the club.

The Chronicle understands that neither Remy or de Jong will be back, with the club having abandoned attempts to re-sign the French striker after he made it clear he did not want to come back to St James’ Park.

But the headline exit from Newcastle is that of Ameobi, who played 397 games and scored 79 goals – including a slew of strikes in derby games with Sunderland

He had an often chequered relationship with Toon supporters but he was appreciated by successive managers and Alan Pardew had originally pressed for him to be handed a coaching role at the club and a one-year contract extension.

There was no agreement to be brokered, however, and Ameobi will leave for the World Cup with Nigeria a free agent.

Boss Alan Pardew told the club’s official website: “I would like to thank each of these players for the effort, attitude and application they have put in while at the Club.

“However, I have to make a special mention of Shola Ameobi, who has been an incredible servant to Newcastle United.

“Such loyalty and commitment in the modern game is rare and Shola was not just a great player on the pitch but a key figure off it too.

“He is a leader of men, a great role model for our younger players and I wish him well for the remainder of his career.”

Ameobi confirmed that it was a mutual decision for him to leave. There is interest from Hull City in the striker, who will make a decision on his future after the World Cup.

He said: “Following discussions with Newcastle United, both parties felt it was the right time for us to part company.

“I’ve been at Newcastle United all my career and I’ve enjoyed every moment and always worn the famous shirt with pride. I am now looking forward to starting a new chapter in my career.

“I would like to place on record a big thank you to everyone at Newcastle United. I wish the Club great success in the future and I’m sure with the team and management they have, Newcastle United will go from strength to strength.

“Finally, a big thank you to the supporters who have always been fantastic.

“I hope to come back to Newcastle United one day in some capacity to help repay some of the faith and loyalty that everybody connected to the Club has shown me during my time here.”

The club have also allowed Michael Richardson, Steven Logan, Brandon Miele and Jonathan Mitchell to leave.

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http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/fo ... ed-7166645

Shola Ameobi has left Newcastle United after 14 years of service.

The club confirmed the long-serving striker will be leaving the Magpies after the expiration of his contract, and that Luuk de Jong and Loic Remy have also left the club.

The Chronicle understands that neither Remy or de Jong will be back, with the club having abandoned attempts to re-sign the French striker after he made it clear he did not want to come back to St James’ Park.

But the headline exit from Newcastle is that of Ameobi, who played 397 games and scored 79 goals – including a slew of strikes in derby games with Sunderland

He had an often chequered relationship with Toon supporters but he was appreciated by successive managers and Alan Pardew had originally pressed for him to be handed a coaching role at the club and a one-year contract extension.

There was no agreement to be brokered, however, and Ameobi will leave for the World Cup with Nigeria a free agent.

Boss Alan Pardew told the club’s official website: “I would like to thank each of these players for the effort, attitude and application they have put in while at the Club.

“However, I have to make a special mention of Shola Ameobi, who has been an incredible servant to Newcastle United.

“Such loyalty and commitment in the modern game is rare and Shola was not just a great player on the pitch but a key figure off it too.

“He is a leader of men, a great role model for our younger players and I wish him well for the remainder of his career.”

Ameobi confirmed that it was a mutual decision for him to leave. There is interest from Hull City in the striker, who will make a decision on his future after the World Cup.

He said: “Following discussions with Newcastle United, both parties felt it was the right time for us to part company.

“I’ve been at Newcastle United all my career and I’ve enjoyed every moment and always worn the famous shirt with pride. I am now looking forward to starting a new chapter in my career.

“I would like to place on record a big thank you to everyone at Newcastle United. I wish the Club great success in the future and I’m sure with the team and management they have, Newcastle United will go from strength to strength.

“Finally, a big thank you to the supporters who have always been fantastic.

“I hope to come back to Newcastle United one day in some capacity to help repay some of the faith and loyalty that everybody connected to the Club has shown me during my time here.”

The club have also allowed Michael Richardson, Steven Logan, Brandon Miele and Jonathan Mitchell to leave.

Regardless of what the fans (toons or Niger) think of Amoebi's playing skills, there is consistent positive report on his character. Shola has won the most important trophy. Congrats!.

I also happen to be one of the rare ones that think from what i've seen of Shola in GWG, he will be a plus

[Odas]

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Shola Ameobi has left Newcastle United after 14 years of service.

I also happen to be one of the rare ones that think from what i've seen of Shola in GWG, he will be a plus

I personally think Shola played well when I saw him in our friendly game with Italy

[GUEST]

Come Back Home and Join Sooting..

[Rawlings]

So Naija will have one clubeless player and one French division III player at the world cup

I am only concerned because Naija is the African champ

[Damunk]

I see Ameobi in the TV studios at the end of his career.

[wale1974]

So Naija will have one clubeless player and one French division III player at the world cup

I am only concerned because Naija is the African champ

Have u checked the BS roster

[Rawlings]

So Naija will have one clubeless player and one French division III player at the world cup

I am only concerned because Naija is the African champ

Have u checked the BS roster

Yes
No clubless player
No division III player

...just one English championship player who plays in the same club as Omeruo

[Tbite]

So Naija will have one clubeless player and one French division III player at the world cup

I am only concerned because Naija is the African champ

Have u checked the BS roster

Yes
No clubless player
No division III player

...just one English championship player who plays in the same club as Omeruo

Who told you that Omeruo plays for Middlesborough? does Victor Moses also play for Liverpool?

[Eaglezbeak]

He's a legend to some Nigerian now so he has accomplished something!

[nellcarter]

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/fo ... ed-7166645

Shola Ameobi has left Newcastle United after 14 years of service.

The club confirmed the long-serving striker will be leaving the Magpies after the expiration of his contract, and that Luuk de Jong and Loic Remy have also left the club.

The Chronicle understands that neither Remy or de Jong will be back, with the club having abandoned attempts to re-sign the French striker after he made it clear he did not want to come back to St James’ Park.

But the headline exit from Newcastle is that of Ameobi, who played 397 games and scored 79 goals – including a slew of strikes in derby games with Sunderland

He had an often chequered relationship with Toon supporters but he was appreciated by successive managers and Alan Pardew had originally pressed for him to be handed a coaching role at the club and a one-year contract extension.

There was no agreement to be brokered, however, and Ameobi will leave for the World Cup with Nigeria a free agent.

Boss Alan Pardew told the club’s official website: “I would like to thank each of these players for the effort, attitude and application they have put in while at the Club.

“However, I have to make a special mention of Shola Ameobi, who has been an incredible servant to Newcastle United.

“Such loyalty and commitment in the modern game is rare and Shola was not just a great player on the pitch but a key figure off it too.

“He is a leader of men, a great role model for our younger players and I wish him well for the remainder of his career.”

Ameobi confirmed that it was a mutual decision for him to leave. There is interest from Hull City in the striker, who will make a decision on his future after the World Cup.

He said: “Following discussions with Newcastle United, both parties felt it was the right time for us to part company.

“I’ve been at Newcastle United all my career and I’ve enjoyed every moment and always worn the famous shirt with pride. I am now looking forward to starting a new chapter in my career.

“I would like to place on record a big thank you to everyone at Newcastle United. I wish the Club great success in the future and I’m sure with the team and management they have, Newcastle United will go from strength to strength.

“Finally, a big thank you to the supporters who have always been fantastic.

“I hope to come back to Newcastle United one day in some capacity to help repay some of the faith and loyalty that everybody connected to the Club has shown me during my time here.”

The club have also allowed Michael Richardson, Steven Logan, Brandon Miele and Jonathan Mitchell to leave.

That is wicked. Why not wait till after the world cup to release him. Anyway, I blame shola, for staying too damn long at that club.

[GIN]

So Naija will have one clubeless player and one French division III player at the world cup

I am only concerned because Naija is the African champ

I am only only concerned because Ghana has not won ANC since 1982 with all her " top" players.
Enjoy the classic MBA clip.
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[wale1974]

So Naija will have one clubeless player and one French division III player at the world cup

I am only concerned because Naija is the African champ

Have u checked the BS roster

Yes
No clubless player
No division III player

...just one English championship player who plays in the same club as Omeruo

Who told you that Omeruo plays for Middlesborough? does Victor Moses also play for Liverpool?

[wale1974]

So Naija will have one clubeless player and one French division III player at the world cup

I am only concerned because Naija is the African champ

Have u checked the BS roster

Yes
No clubless player
No division III player

...just one English championship player who plays in the same club as Omeruo

Is your captain still playing singapore league?

[Rawlings]

So Naija will have one clubeless player and one French division III player at the world cup

I am only concerned because Naija is the African champ

Have u checked the BS roster

Yes
No clubless player
No division III player

...just one English championship player who plays in the same club as Omeruo

Who told you that Omeruo plays for Middlesborough? does Victor Moses also play for Liverpool?

Sorry, my bad
In that case we have a Chelsea player on our squad
...and for all u low information crowd, I don't mean Essien

[Rawlings]

So Naija will have one clubeless player and one French division III player at the world cup

I am only concerned because Naija is the African champ

Have u checked the BS roster

Yes
No clubless player
No division III player

...just one English championship player who plays in the same club as Omeruo

Is your captain still playing singapore league?

Yes, but I hear Warri Wolves, Sunshine Stars & Gombe United are interested

[wiseone]

397 games and scored 79 goals –

Not a brilliant goalscoring record.