Ameobi was linked with moves to Norwich and Stoke in the summer after being targeted by the Toon boo-boys.
Ameobi said: “Joe has come in, put the self-belief back into my game and put my career back on track.
“It’s great to be back working hard and playing well.
“I admire what Joe’s done, not just for me but for the whole squad. He’s shown belief in me and that’s great for me personally.”
