Source: SKY_Sports
Ameobi in tribute to Robson
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Shola Ameobi dedicated his hat-trick against Reading to Sir Bobby Robson, while Brendan Rodgers hopes his players benefit from playing at St James' Park.[LNB] Magpies striker Ameobi was given his first-team debut by Robson nine years ago and Saturday's match was the club's first competitive home game since their former manager's recent passing away.[LNB]The 3-0 win was secured by Ameobi's first senior hat-trick and the 27-year-old offered his tribute to the hugely respected Robson.[LNB]Ameobi told Sky Sports: "Considering the man in Sir Bobby Robson that we were remembering today - he was the man who brought me into the first team - and it's only fitting that I dedicate the hat-trick to him.[LNB]"He started off my career and for me, it is a fantastic way to remember him."[LNB]Newcastle's caretaker manager Chris Hughton was delighted with the win and was also happy with his team's performance.[LNB]Hughton said: "What we wanted first and foremost was to win the game, and if we were able to do that by scoring goals and putting in a performance, that was certainly going to be a bonus.[LNB]"We had good periods of the game against a very, very good passing side, and the first two goals were of the highest quality."[LNB]Of Ameobi's contribution, he added: "He is a local lad and for any striker to come away with a match-ball is always a very, very proud moment for them.[LNB]"The fact that he is doing it here at St James' Park just adds to it for him."[LNB]Reading boss Rodgers was disappointed by the result, but insisted his players would learn from their experience on Tyneside.[LNB]He said: "It's one we won't cry about. It was a great experience today here for the young players.[LNB]"It [Newcastle] is a wonderful club with a big history and stature and it was good for my players to experience that, and we will be better."[LNB]
