Following Newcastle 's relegation , and the departures of first team strikers , Michael Owen , Mark Viduka and Obafemi Martins , Carroll was paired with Shola Ameobi in attack for Newcastle at the start of the new season .
First team strikers , Michael Owen , Mark Viduka and Obafemi Martins left the club . Carroll joined Shola Ameobi in attack for Newcastle at the start of the new season .