There are reports coming out of Norwich, principally from Rivals.net , that the Norwich City club may be close to a deal to sign Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi.
Shola Ameobi - moving to Norwich City?
Rivals.net is reporting that a source close to the Norwich club, suggests that Newcastle’s Shola Ameobi could be set for a move to Norwich, in a deal worth around £3.5m
The Nigerian born striker has already been linked with Stoke City, Ipswich Town, Hull City and WBA for the same amount.
It wouldn’t surprise us in the least if Shola moved to Norwich, because we believe he would just love to work again with Glenn Roeder, just love it.
Glenn was able to get the very best out of Ameobi, while managing Newcastle, and Shola averaged about a goal every 2 games for the former West Ham manager.
The only problem with Norwich was whether they could afford the fee of around £4M, and whether they could match Shola’s wage demands.
We think if they can do that then Shola would jump at the chance to join them, and could do very well for the East Anglia club.
The players agent, Steve Denos has already admitted that Norwich would be an attractive prospect for his client, and that Shola would have no worries teaming up with former Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder.
We’ll keep a check on the local Norwich papers and web sites, to see if anything else breaks on this news.
Comments welcome.
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55 responses so far ↓
1 Stockley-(dreaming of signing van der vaart) // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:24
hooray!!!!!!!!!
2 Tom_Toon // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:25
Ameobi just leave you mug.
3 figsdad // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:26
Yeah wait till the morn saying he doesn’t want to go…
I wish he would just go….
4 harrier // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:27
Thank god. GTFO
5 figsdad // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:28
The Nigerian born striker, who has already been linked with Stoke City, Ipswich Town, Hull City and WBA has been removed from the teams squad list, on the new updated Newcastle United site
no he’s on there i looked this morning…
6 HeronMag // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:30
Will he just GO.
7 Matthew // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:32
I can see him retiring when his contract runs out here at the end of the season.
8 Chris // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:36
I wouldn’t blame him if he stayed and saw his contract out. I’m not saying its the right thing but it would be his last chance to earn big money.
There’s always a chance Keegan may get the best out of him also.
9 beye the great // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:37
GEORGIE THOMPSON IS THE BEST
10 51times // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:41
Never lived up to his potential, far too laid back. Just go Shola, you’ve got no future here.
11 gorskino10 // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:44
I just hope we get good money for him like 2/3 mill would be good.
12 Kash2 // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:45
He’s offski! His wedding is either this weekend or next. My mate is DJing at it!
13 cam_toon // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:48
‘The Nigerian born striker, who has already been linked with Stoke City, Ipswich Town, Hull City and WBA has been removed from the teams squad list, on the new updated Newcastle United site’
No he aint….
http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/SeniorSquad/0,,10278,00.html
14 HATE PRAWN SANDWICHES // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:49
Hope he goes without a fuss!! but hope he does well were ever he goes!! he deserves that much as he loves the toon as much as we do!!
sorry mate you just weren’t good enough but best wishes
15 cam_toon // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:49
However… there is no Andy Carrol??? Hmmmm
16 Punk Skunk // Jun 18, 2008 at 16:56
@ H8 prawn butties…Kind words bro’, that i echo!..
…Good luck Shola, with your wedding & new club!..
17 Canary Insider // Jun 18, 2008 at 17:01
I can confirm he considering an offer from NCFC.
18 Toon_Ksk // Jun 18, 2008 at 17:03
He has no future at the club, please leave Ameobi! Please!
19 Bill F SPLASH THE CASH ASH // Jun 18, 2008 at 17:04
I think of him now as Mister Bungee.
20 cam_toon // Jun 18, 2008 at 17:07
Good luck to the lad… but your right. Just not good enought. Well not without a dodgy hip.
21 scott9 // Jun 18, 2008 at 17:07
thank god as i said in the other article i am a hull city pass holder and live in hull so i was really hopin we dint sign him though .
i am still a newcastle fan though n try n get to about 5 games a season
22 HATE PRAWN SANDWICHES // Jun 18, 2008 at 17:17
haway guys there’s no need to go on the way you are going no dought he’ll go, He’s been overall a decent servant to the club!! Im more worried about getting rid of smith and the rest of the crap!!
23 Toonboy // Jun 18, 2008 at 17:18
Good luck Shola,all the best.
24 Punk Skunk // Jun 18, 2008 at 17:22
@ H8 prawn butties…
…Y’dead right man, a little magnaminity goes a long way!..We’ve got worse & more waste of space players than Shola!..
…Can’t we just wish him luck, move on & get a bit of perspective?..
25 toonoot // Jun 18, 2008 at 17:29
Yup. He did his best and didn’t give BS. Good luck Shola.
26 dan // Jun 18, 2008 at 17:29
Doubt Norwich would take him at the price you guys want, 3.5 Million for a player with 12 mths left and a dodgy hip? Please!
27 moza // Jun 18, 2008 at 17:36
ditto h p s he just was’nt up to scratch wish him luck though
28 DMAG // Jun 18, 2008 at 17:45
Can we give them Smith instead? Shola’s slightly better and earns far less money!
29 toonfan1 // Jun 18, 2008 at 17:50
supposidly boro have signed didier digard according to http://www.newcastleutdfc.blogspot.com
im gutted he will be a great player in the future
30 The Entertainers // Jun 18, 2008 at 17:53
Glad to see a few good lucks on the blog, which i endorse, rather than the few short minded fools who just cant wait to see the back of him.
Hes grown up here local and has supported NUFC since childhood. Made it further than most at Newcastle and has just come short to be honest, but hey the lad has given us some moments of joy.
In all honesty it is time to move on and i’m sure Shola knows this better than most.
Once again Shola, good luck
31 Ross // Jun 18, 2008 at 18:01
ive just heard on talksport that david bentley to spurs is almost a done deal.
how are they managing this
32 harrier // Jun 18, 2008 at 18:03
I wasn’t being shortminded about his contribution, but he has put the brakes on at least three 4m that its about time he decided to join somebody
33 The Entertainers // Jun 18, 2008 at 18:13
OWEN TALKS !!!!!!!
Setanta.co.uk have spoken with him at the races and he believes his contract will be tied up in a month or two………there like bloody buses these contract at Newcastle….
34 moza // Jun 18, 2008 at 18:14
i’m feckin sick of spurs
35 Dan // Jun 18, 2008 at 18:21
He’s been removed from this
http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/TeamHome/0,,10278,00.html
36 geordie genius // Jun 18, 2008 at 18:23
GREAT GET LOST YOU USELESS BAMBI WITH THE ANTICIPATION OF A TORTOISE. YER LIKE THE TRACTORS DOON THERE SLOW AND CUMBERSOME AND CAN’T TURN. ANOTHER TURKEY FOR NORFOLK-BOOTIFUL.
37 Davies // Jun 18, 2008 at 18:25
Perhaps this is the best way to say it.
Good luck Shola, I genuinely wish you well wherever you sign.
Now F*CK OFF.
38 tommyy // Jun 18, 2008 at 18:27
Because they are in Europe and in London. I hope they just implode or something.
39 Spyro // Jun 18, 2008 at 18:35
they are managing it because Chelsea were interested but now they have a new manager and there is no stability for the players there. Tottenham is the only other option as he wants to live in london again apparently. He aint exactly gonna go back to Arsenal is he. Tottenham are simply not letting opportunities pass them by, unlike us, we are s**t! lol
40 Spyro // Jun 18, 2008 at 18:38
If tottenham sign bentley along with a new striker (possibly podolski) they will undoubtedly be the best team outside of the top 4 and WILL MOST DEFINITELY challenge for a champions league space.
so far all of their buys since January have improved their squad and it is likely to continue
41 Geordie Nick // Jun 18, 2008 at 18:41
if they sign bentley and another striker they will be better than l’pool
42 Tom_Toon // Jun 18, 2008 at 18:43
And a goalie.
But they will fail again, bottom half for them.
43 Spyro // Jun 18, 2008 at 18:44
no i dont think so Geordie Nick, Liverpool are still ahead. plus they too will sign good players in the summer
44 Spyro // Jun 18, 2008 at 18:45
yes thats right, a goal keeper aswell
45 harrier // Jun 18, 2008 at 19:02
Arshavin looking to be ours
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2008/06/18/newcastle-united-nearing-fantastic-11m-signing/7433.html
46 Spyro // Jun 18, 2008 at 19:05
arshavin starts, by the way caughtoffside.com is crap and unreliable
47 harrier // Jun 18, 2008 at 19:18
Aye, its quotes from the mail (i know not much better) but it is sounding more promising
48 geordie genius // Jun 18, 2008 at 19:54
YER THAT SLOW YOU WILL CATCH BIRD FLU DOON THERE!-TWAT.
49 Ben // Jun 18, 2008 at 20:43
He’ll sign for Norwich, score a few goals, then the Makems will sign him as the next Drogba for £10m
50 Aussie Dave // Jun 19, 2008 at 7:06
sell him and use the 3.5m to top up either the Arda or Arshavin bids.
Get those 2 lads here quickly
51 Leo // Jun 19, 2008 at 8:00
bye bye dont let the door knock your ass as you leave
52 Will // Jun 19, 2008 at 9:02
Hi guys!
Ameobi is perfectly suited for the Championship and, in all honesty, i would rather see him join GR and LC at Norwich than anyone else. I hope the deal goes through!
What’s the crack with the Emre deal? i heard he might be being called up to the army or summit daft?
53 The Entertainers // Jun 19, 2008 at 9:20
regarding Emre
Most of the better papers today are stating the Emre deal will go through.
The delay is due to Emre needing to have worked in the UK for 3 years. That period is almost there.
The reason is, if Emre has played in a different coutry for 3 or more yrs he will only have to do 21 days national service instead of a few months.
Emre and his new club are just boxing clever, the deal will go through. Can you imagine the egg on Fener’s face if it didnt, after Emre was pictured in their shirt!
Bring back national service here too !!
Damn theres my soap box again.
54 scottish mag // Jun 19, 2008 at 9:40
emre isnt on the squad list on the official website though so maybe the deal has already been completed
55 keith // Jun 19, 2008 at 10:05
Good Shola! He might not of been the most talneted player but he gave his all and hope he does well for norwich and gleen roeder!
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