Mackem Slayer Hangs Onto Record (For A Week)

Last updated : 07 November 2017 By Footy Mad - Editor

Peter Crouch is closing in on Shola Ameobi's record.

Image result for Newcastle Shola AmeobiWe are of course talking about Premier League super subs.

When Peter Crouch took the field against Leicester on Saturday, it was his seventh sub appearance of the season.

It took him to 142 Premier League games coming off the bench, matching Shola Ameobi’s record built up over many years at Newcastle.

Jermain Defoe isn't far behind either. He took to the pitch at St James' on Saturday making his total 136.

Top 10 Premier League players – sub appearances:

142 Shola Ameobi

142 Peter Crouch

136 Jermain Defoe

129 Carlton Cole

123 Joe Cole

118 Kanu

110 James Milner

110 Ryan Giggs

107 Victor Anichebe

105 Adam Johnson