A cult hero on Tyneside for his personality, loyalty to Newcastle United and tendency to score against North East rivals Sunderland, Shola continues to play professionally for Notts County and is a Newcastle United Foundation patron.
The 6ft 3in striker made his senior debut for the Magpies against Chelsea in 2000 and he would go on to be a firm fixture in the United dressing room for the following 13 seasons.
Shola was inducted into the Newcastle United Foundation Hall of Fame on 7th November 2017.