Newcastle United cult hero Shola Ameobi insists he has not retired from playing – and would consider joining the “right club” if an offer arrives.
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The Nigerian missed the 4-1 win over Morecambe on Boxing Day with knocks but Nolan has been monitoring his fitness over the last two days.
The former Newcastle United striker sat out Saturday’s 3-2 win over Oxford City as the Magpies booked their place in the third round of the FA Cup.
The Magpies front man missed the midweek victory over Swindon Town after being forced off in the first half of Saturday’s 2-0 win over Morecambe.
The 35-year-old former Newcastle striker moved to the Magpies on a short-term arrangement in February and scored four times in 17 appearances
The League Two club’s player-manager, ex-Magpies captain Kevin Nolan, recruited his former Newcastle team-mate in February and the 35-year-old went on to score four goals in 17 appearances to steer County to safety with room to spare
The former Newcastle United player has found a new lease of life at Meadow Lane since arriving back in January
Ameobi was denied what looked to be a clear penalty in the last minute of the Magpies’ 2-2 draw at Crewe, when he was brought down by goalkeeper Ben Garratt
The Magpies made it four wins on the spin last weekend when they came from behind to seal a 2-1 victory in the last five minutes at Carlisle United
The former Newcastle United striker is out of contract at the end of the current campaign, having only signed a short-term deal in February
The Magpies made their intentions clear from the start as Adam Campbell shot wide before Haydn Hollis opened the scoring after Ameobi hit the woodwork
The vastly experienced striker has become a popular member in the Magpies’ dressing room after signing for the club in January