Reserves battle for first team place


By Matthew Jones
September 26 2002

LuaLua and Ameobi were on display at Feethams yesterday, both showing Bobby Robson just what they can do, each hoping that they will be picked on Tuesday to start against Juventus at St James' Park in place of recently suspended Craig Bellamy. Shola Ameobi was one of those players on display at Feethams on Wednesday fighting for a spot in the first team, during Newcastle's comfortable 5-1 win over Darlington FC's young reserve side.

Ameobi netter twice in the behind-closed-doors game in Darlington yesterday afternoon. Hi has strengthened his claim for a first-team shirt with his brace.

The 21-year-old, with only one start to his name so far this season, is fighting against Lomana LuaLua to start next Tuesday's Champions League clash at Juventus, in place of the recently suspended Craig Bellamy.

LuaLua scored from the spot in the comfortable win, while Sir Bobby Robson watched out-of-favour stars Titus Bramble, Robbie Elliott and Marcelino in action at the back, and £5m man Jermaine Jenas battle it out in midfield.

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