The 28-year-old has failed to impress the Toon Army, and similarities to Des Hamilton Pictured) do spring to mind. But perhaps neither West Ham nor Wigan (who are both interested in signing him - apparently) have experienced the sight of Hamilton in full flight and obviously the Newcastle fans have ... and some are still having nightmares.
The player's agent Willie McKay: "Amdy is happy at Newcastle, but like all players he wants to be playing regularly. There were several clubs interested in Amdy before he joined Newcastle and I am sure there a number of sides looking at him. Amdy knows Newcastle is a massive club with huge expectations and he fully understands that there is going to be competition for places. "Amdy is happy to be at Newcastle and is ready to fight for his place."