Chris Hughton admits Ameobi loss is big blow

Sep 4 2009

by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle

CHRIS Hughton today admitted that he has been left with a big void to fill following Shola Ameobi’s lay-off with a foot injury. The Nigerian-born striker could miss two months of action, and Hughton has been looking to bring in reinforcements from the loan market following a desperately disappointing transfer deadline day which only resulted in the addition of unfit free transfer Peter Lovenkrands. Hughton confirmed in last night’s Chronicle that he was interested in Aston Villa outcast Marlon Harewood, and it is understood that out-of-favour Wigan striker Marlon King is also under consideration. However, reflect-ing on the void left by Ameobi, Hughton said today: “His contributions have been excellent. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT “His contribution regarding goals has been a great asset for us at the start of this season and we have to replace that. “Shola has been a really important part of things so far this season. “It’s not just goals. “It’s his influence off the field. “When a centre-forward is scoring goals, it lifts the confidence. “For him as a person around the place he’s been on a high. “He’s scored goals and has played well, he’ll be a big miss. “His career here has contained highs and lows, like most players, but the most important thing has been that he’s played well. “With him being a Newcastle lad who has a feel for this club, he will be fighting as much as anybody to be back.”

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