The Tigers are reportedly ready to make the gangly Magpies striker their first signing in the summer…by A Intern

Joe Kinnear told Shola Ameobi he had to play in Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland.

Geordie boy Shola Ameobi denied Sunderland a first league double over their arch-rivals in 42 years as Newcastle hit back to snatch a point in front of owner Mike Ashley.

Shola Ameobi denied Sunderland a first league double over their arch rivals in 42 years as Newcastle snatched a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park.Ameobi drilled home a 68th-minute penalty to cancel out Djibril Cisse’s first-half strike as both sides emerged from a rip-roaring derby with something to show for their efforts.

Newcastle are set to be without Geremi, Jose Enrique, Joey Barton, Claudio Cacapa, Shola Ameobi and Habib Beye at Blackburn.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear will be without 11 senior players for Wednesday night’s FA Cup third-round replay with Hull at St James’ Park.Saturday’s goal hero Andy Carroll (hamstring) and Shola Ameobi (knee) have joined Mark Viduka (Achilles) and Obafemi Martins (hernia surgery) on the injured list, leaving skipper Michael Owen as the only fit senior striker at the club.

Newcastle are hoping Shola Ameobi will be fit to return for the FA Cup replay against Hull City.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi handed manager Joe Kinnear a welcome boost on Wednesday by signing a three-year contract extension.The 27-year-old, one of four men to be offered new deals last month, became the first to put pen to paper.

Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi called the police to report a burglary at his home before realising it was just very messy.

Furious Newcastle star Shola Ameobi, 27, called cops detailing the items stolen, including his cheque book.