AMEOBI EAGER FOR TOON STAY

Newcastle striker Sammy Ameobi has
turned down the chance to go out on
loan in order to fight for a first-team
spot at St James' Park.
The 21-year-old has struggled to break
into the starting XI under boss Alan
Pardew, and was sent out for a spell on
loan with Middlesbrough last season.
He is likely to again face a challenge to nail down a regular berth in 2013-14, but he
insists that he is determined to stay and work hard to make his breakthrough.
"I don't want to go out on loan this year, I want to play here," he told The Northern
Echo.
"Going out will be a last resort if things don't work out but this is where I want to be.
I want to be a success in the Premier League, fingers crossed.
"This is a big season for me, it's make or break. I will either be playing Premier
League or further down the leagues.
"I want to be here at the top level, I've had a good start to pre-season I want to keep
that going."
The young forward has impressed during pre-season, including setting up a goal for
Papiss Cisse in the club's 2-0 win over St Mirren on Tuesday.
He could yet be forced further down the pecking order, with Darren Bent, Loic Remy
and Bafetimbi Gomis all being linked with the club.
However, Pardew insists that Ameobi and fellow fringe player Paul Dummett can still
make an impact.
"At the minute, Sammy and Paul Dummett have put their head above the parapet and
now they have to stay there," he said.
"That's the hard bit, staying there. I want Sammy to do that."