Joe Kinnear says he intends to get the best out of Shola Ameobi by showing him how to emulate John Fashanu, the former Wimbledon striker.

Fashanu terrorised top-flight defences while leading the line for Kinnear's "Crazy Gang", and the interim Newcastle United manager says he can see similarities with Ameobi.

"I know I will be caned for even suggesting this, but I see a lot of Fashanu in Ameobi," he said. "During these next couple of weeks I intend to work one-on-one with him in the afternoons to try to bring the best out of him and maybe show him how Fash used to play.

"I am going to start afternoon training with several of the younger lads. Ameobi has a lot to offer, he is not the finished article, but he is willing to work.

"I am going to work to get the best out of him. He could be a John Fashanu, and I am prepared for what people will be saying about that suggestion!"

Kinnear steered his side 2-2 draw with Everton at Goodison Park and the Newcastle manager feels his squad can become a force given time.

"We have got a two-week break now, and we may get a few of the injured players back for the Manchester City game next, there's three or four that we will have next time around," Kinnear said.

"We could become a force once we get organised and get their heads straight. There will be some more points on the board, for sure. The reaction from the players has been first class. They have had extra training, but it has been rewarding."

"We showed confidence and character, we went about our business in the right way. There may have been question marks over having two small lads up front, but we kept the ball on the ground and played some very good stuff.

"There was fantastic character from the players, a great reaction at half-time. Everybody was up for the fight in the second half. Steve Taylor's goal gave us the incentive. For long periods we dominated. We deserved maximum points. But in my first game we stopped the rot.

"It ended a five-match losing run. To do that at a tough place like Everton was excellent.

On his appearance near the dug-outs, despite an FA touchline ban, Kinnear added: "I was moved on. I passed on some information from the tunnel entrance and was told to go away by the fourth official.

"Then 'old Percy Plod' came along and said 'No, no, no'. He didn't arrest me, just sent me back to the stands. Nothing changes in my career, does it?"