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. 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.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.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."He started off my career and for me, it is a fantastic way to remember him."Newcastle's caretaker manager Chris Hughton was delighted with the win and was also happy with his team's performance.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."We had good periods of the game against a very, very good passing side, and the first two goals were of the highest quality."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."The fact that he is doing it here at St James' Park just adds to it for him."Reading boss Rodgers was disappointed by the result, but insisted his players would learn from their experience on Tyneside.He said: "It's one we won't cry about. It was a great experience today here for the young players."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."

Source: SKY_Sports