Geordie striker admits painNewcastle striker Shola Ameobi has admitted playing despite being told he requires an operation on his hip.
Ameobi said: "I've been speaking to the doctor and a few surgeons about it, and the manager's been advised not to play me in too many games in a week.
"The problem's deteriorating, which is a shame. I just need to see how long I can go before I need an operation. We'll just have to wait and see how long I can keep on going.
"Obviously I'm going to keep on doing what I'm doing until the time's right to get the operation.
"It's been frustrating. If I'm honest, it's something I've had for two years. I've never felt fully, fully fit, to be perfectly honest.
"But I'm not making excuses. I have to perform, and I have to do the best I can, every time I play."
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