Sammy Ameobi

[zicorice]

He’s on a one year contract so that may be a factor in him working hard to earn a longer deal. Shrewd business?

He is also of an age where he should be fulfilling his clear potential and what better place for him to do it than here? Superb yesterday when he came on.

[Mcforest]

Hands up from me was more effective that Adomah was when he came on was willing to press with both Grabban and Lolley and didn't shirk responsibility when need to come back.

[woody]

Hands up from me was more effective that Adomah was when he came on was willing to press with both Grabban and Lolley and didn't shirk responsibility when need to come back.

Funny how when the signings were being made that most seemed utterly underwhelmed with Ameobi’s signing yet pleased with Adomah’s. So far, Ameobi has completely out shone Adomah and should perhaps replace him in the Liga up v Birmingham.

[Duncan Mckenzie]

I did think he was a clever signing simply in that we dont have anyone else like him. Particularly as an impact sub he is always going to give defenders something else to think about and it showed yesterday.

Also his ability to keep hold of the ball and run with it. It relieved the pressure on our defence when he came on against Leeds.

[optimistic_red]

When we we start thinking about extending his contract?
Certainly think it's a "gamble" that has paid off.

[Derby My Arse]

When we we start thinking about extending his contract?
Certainly think it's a "gamble" that has paid off.

Bit early for me, I think we should see which league we are going to be in next season first.

[Paplane]

When we we start thinking about extending his contract?
Certainly think it's a "gamble" that has paid off.

To be fair, it was a gamble on his part too, signing a 1 year deal, ie if he failed with us where would that leave him? Being out of contract and looking for a club after having failed at the last.

If the club goes on/continues to have a successful season, even if it eventually ends in disappointment, we're back to being an attractive proposition for players. So no need to rush in with Ameobi IMO.

[Jean_claude_killy]

We have always been an attractive proposition for players, unfortunately for the wrong reasons.

Thankfully the days of paying inflated wages to very moderate players has gone.

If the comings and goings over the last season and a bit are a sign of things to come, we are in for exciting times ahead

[Username]

I imagine that there will be a trigger in his contract if he plays a certain number of games anyway.

[Strawberry Avenger]

We have always been an attractive proposition for players, unfortunately for the wrong reasons.

Thankfully the days of paying inflated wages to very moderate players has gone.

If the comings and goings over the last season and a bit are a sign of things to come, we are in for exciting times ahead

A shrewd summing up of the last 20 years of Exile and where we are going next...

SA.

[Strawberry Avenger]

I did think he was a clever signing simply in that we dont have anyone else like him. Particularly as an impact sub he is always going to give defenders something else to think about and it showed yesterday.

Also his ability to keep hold of the ball and run with it. It relieved the pressure on our defence when he came on against Leeds.

Written off by some before kicking a ball, he's been instrumental in our current league position, contributing assists, pressing, counter attacking and goals.  How many points has he helped put on the board for Forest?  He's been part of Forest being top 6 or not.  Another player like that?  Sow.  (the whole team, really and The Coach.  Not really 'carrying' anybody this season and it's been down to Height, size, pace and power.  Robust but can play a bit.  Recruitment has had a kick up the Az.  And there is depth.  There's quality and tenacity.)

Sure, he can blow hot and cold as attacking players can.  Luck.  But you make you're own luck.  And Ameobi works hard.  There's quality on the bench to bench him and keep him competitive.

He makes things happen.  A few times he's 'nicked' the ball, pressed the attack forward to join Grabban and Lolley and it's lead to a goal.  He's reminds me of that 'leggy' player the used to play for Derby in the Premier for Jim Smith(?).  He was very awkward in his play but resilient.  Ameobi can be diff' to get the ball off and if you're on the ball he's tenacious and 'leggy' around you and can pinch it off you.  A bit like a 'rash'.  He's all over you.  And he's got the height, strength, power and pace to hurt you if you lose the ball in a defensive third. An opportunist predator footballer who can really hurt you.   If he senses blood you're in trouble. How many points is that worth over a season? He has those match winning qualities. Qualities Forest's squad have been lacking in abundance over the last...uh...well, 20 years?

He is the kind of 'make your own luck' player that too often Forest would be on the receiving end of.  Hard work meets opportunity. 'Luck.' Those are the fine margins that make or break you in the Championship.

SA.

[Duncan Mckenzie]

I like Ameobi, he looks a bit lazy but he actually works very very hard, I also like that little bit of unpredictability that he possesses.