Robson to Give Ameobi a Second Chance

By Matthew Jones
August 27 2003

Shola Ameobi will be in Newcastle's Champions League Qualifing side on Wednesday night, with Sir Bobby Robson insisting that he can make a difference.

Shola Ameobi will be in Newcastle's Champions League Qualifing side on Wednesday night, with Sir Bobby Robson insisting that he can make a difference.

Shola had a disappointing game on Saturday in the 2-1 defeat by Premiership Champion Manchester United.

Ameobi will partner Alan Shearer in the Champions League qualifier against Partizan Belgrade, and Robson said:

"Shola didn't do himself justice on Saturday and he knows that himself.

"It just wasn't his day and he is very disappointed in himself. I can't see him repeating that performance.

"I had him in the office on Monday to talk about his game and to try to build up his confidence.

"I am going to play him against Partizan Belgrade.

"He will put things right, believe me on that one. He will be anxious to give us a much improved performance and I think we will see a different Shola Ameobi."

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