Shola Ameobi delighted with scoring first Notts County goal

Shola Ameobi has expressed delight with getting his first goal for Notts County, and thanked manager Kevin Nolan for having faith in him.

The striker signed on a free transfer for the Magpies in early February and opened his account for the club in Saturday's 2-1 win over Hartlepool United at Meadow Lane.

"Listen, I'm playing. This is what it's all about. I'm thankful to Kevin (manager Kevin Nolan) for having the belief in me," Ameobi told the Nottingham Post.

"It's great to be back in a dressing room with people who want to work and do things the right way. I'm a striker. Goals give you confidence.

"I've never been a striker who bags loads of goals, but for me it's all about the team, all about winning.

"If I score, great, if I help the team, great. I'd rather have the three points.

"Hopefully it's the first of many goals, but like I say, the team is the main thing.

"It was a big game. The first goal was always going to be important. I thought it would come from the penalty.

"It's been a while since I've taken one. The keeper made a good save.

"We didn't let our heads down. Fortunately for me the chance came and I put it away.

"The manager told us not to get down at the break. He made sure we went out with all guns blazing.

"Jorge (Grant) put me in and I'm delighted to get the goal. It's been a while coming but I'm delighted."

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