The 35-year-old striker talks about his 14 years at Newcastle and working at his former club’s academy on his days off from Notts County, where he is part of a resurgent team managed by Kevin NolanShola Ameobi is in full flow. The subject is Newcastle United and the manner in which his club drives the rhythms of his city. The relationship is fierce and emotional – for good and for bad, and everything in between – and he has pretty much seen it all from his childhood as a Newcastle fan to the 14 seasons he spent at St James’ Park as a first-team player. Is there another place in England quite like it?“The club is the pulse of the city,” Ameobi says. “The result on a Saturday determines the vibe for that week. It can be great at times but, on the flip side, when things aren’t going your way, I’ve seen players who just can’t deal with it because it is that intense. I loved it – that friction of wanting to do well and, also, having to do well. I always cherished living in that bubble. Related: Trouble on Tyne: Benítez and Ashley reach boiling point again at Newcastle | Louise Taylor It’s been about trying to get the honour back. It’s important that we build something positive for the city Related: Football League: Bradford's Charlie Wyke grabs hat-trick while Mansfield get lucky Related: Kevin Nolan makes instant headway but Notts County must rise from the foot | Jeremy Alexander Continue readingreadfullarticle
