Ameobi supports Roeder

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has given his support Glenn Roeder in the race to succeed Graeme Souness at St James’ Park, hailing the caretaker boss as “the man to take us forward”.

Roeder took his unbeaten run at the helm to six games with Saturday’s 3-1 Barclays Premiership victory over Bolton and has now picked up 13 of the 15 points he has contested.