Shola Ameobi honoured to link up with Notts County

Shola Ameobi has pledged to use his experience to help Notts County stave off relegation after describing joining the club as a "huge honour".

The 35-year-old penned a contract until the end of the season before the 2-0 defeat at Accrington Stanley, in which he came on as a substitute.

He believes that having played at Newcastle United alongside Magpies boss Kevin Nolan and player-coach Alan Smith, the three can be a catalyst for an unturn in form.

"I know the manager and Alan Smith very well from our days at Newcastle," Ameobi is quoted by the Shields Gazette as saying. "So it has been great to join up with them again.

"I feel I can use my experience to help the club on and off the pitch and the manager will value that.

"It's all about playing - that's all that matters. Regardless of who you play, you still get the same buzz and the adrenaline still pumps. I'm really excited to get back playing again.

"It's a huge honour for me to join a club like this, one of the founder members of the Football League."

Manager Nolan is also delighted to have the considerable experience of Ameobi on board.

And he revealed the frontman was training with the Newcastle Under-23 side in order to remain fit, with a view to a return to football.

Nolan said: "Shola is a great lad and he has kept himself in great shape by training with Newcastle's Under 23 side for the last six months. I'm delighted we have been able to get the deal done."

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