I have never seen Ameobi so composed, skillful and working so hard.

Shola has had fitness problems for years. His body can't handle a steady run of full games and, when he is not really fit, even Shola lovers like me can't deny that he is generally awful.

Maybe 20 minutes a match is best suited to him. Keep his body healthy and his attitude keen

 

**** me he was class yesterday when he came on. He worked his socks off, putting challenges in and closing down. He never does this. His touch was first class and of course his goal was a superb strike. Really impressed me and I sensed by his reaction to the goal he's been reading the forums and had a point to prove! Of course he has to go and back it up, and this has been a career long problem. Even before his woes with the hip he was still a lazy so and so.

I take back none of my stick for him because every word is justified. There is no place for sentiment or carrying folk because they're a good lad. I just think credit where credit is due, he was the game changer yesterday. I've always thought he looks better from the bench anyway.