Sammy
Ameobi’s goal eight seconds after coming on as a substitute in
Newcastle United 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspurs made history as the
fastest scored by a substitute in the league history from open play.
Ameobi
was introduced before the start of the second half and scored straight
from the kick-off for the half. He ran behind the Tottenham Hotspurs
defence to finish off a delightful through ball from Jack Colback to
draw his team level after Emmanuel Adebayor had given Spurs the lead.
Debutant Ayoze Perez completed Newcastle United’s amazing comeback by
scoring their second and winning goal in the 58th minute.
The
goal was also a personal milestone for the lanky, pacy winger as it was
his first ever goal in the English Premier League since his debut for
the magpies in 2010. Prior to his goal against Spurs Ameobi has only
previously scored for Newcastle in the football league cup, a winning
goal against Scunthorpe on 25 August 2011.
Ameobi
is in the last eight months of his deal and with no offer yet from
Newcastle his performances in their last two games means he won’t be
short of suitors if they fail to offer him fresh terms. In January he
will be free to discuss with interested parties in his services in view
of a transfer in the summer as a free agent if Newcastle United fail to
sanction a winter move. So far he has made five appearances for them in
the Premier league from a possible nine games this season.
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