smoggeordie 0 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/7948411.stm Newcastle United striker Obafemi Martins says that one of the reasons that he is happy at the club is the attitude of the supporters. "For the fact that they love me, I have to share the love as well, I have to love them back. They love me for the job I'm doing," Martins told BBC Sport. "No matter how Newcastle's doing you have to still love the team, you have to try and help. "I'm happy here and I'm proud that I'm playing for Newcastle." With the club above the bottom three only on goal difference, Martins has been urged by many of his compatriots to move to a more successful club. "A lot of my fans in Nigeria say 'you have to go to Arsenal' or this or that," he told the BBC World Service's African Sport programme Fast Track. "I understand what they feel, because Newcastle's not doing good, but for me, I'm happy here and I need to play football." "I always say that they're among the best fans ever, people in Newcastle are really good people." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16753 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Legend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26506 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 He clearly hasn't met Gemmill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 He is one of the one's you can actually believe what he's saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Apart from when he reckons he's been held up at gunpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Apart from when he reckons he's been held up at gunpoint. It's the Nigerian way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Apart from when he reckons he's been held up at gunpoint. And lies about his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 He says all the right things like. And the fans seem to lap it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Onion 0 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 He seems to have turned into one of our most important players not because he's got any better but because we are getting progressively worse. Certainly in terms of attributes that can change games, like pace and the ability to do something out of the ordinary. We look so fucking pedestrian these days it's untrue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthumbrian 0 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 He seems to have turned into one of our most important players not because he's got any better but because we are getting progressively worse. Certainly in terms of attributes that can change games, like pace and the ability to do something out of the ordinary. We look so fucking pedestrian these days it's untrue. What you get from him is from the heart, which can't be said of a some of the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Onion 0 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Aye I bet half of them or more couldn't give a fuck when all is said and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 He seems to have turned into one of our most important players not because he's got any better but because we are getting progressively worse. Certainly in terms of attributes that can change games, like pace and the ability to do something out of the ordinary. We look so fucking pedestrian these days it's untrue. What you get from him is from the heart, which can't be said of a some of the players. The implication he wouldn't rather be at Arsenal is believable then? Would be in my starting XI every time but that's more to do with how shit we are, as Onion said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I just don't think he knows what he's talking about, so I'm inclined to believe him whilst at the same time ignoring everything he says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 he scores as many goals as anyways else we've had latelyhe cost half a much as owen... he's not too injury prone and did well in previous seasons dunno why he gets as much stick as he does, i'm more than happy he's here, good player who would do better if we hadn't got such a shite midfield Doesn't get that much stick tbf. Unlike Owen, which is perplexing, given they've both contributed about the same to the team, minus the platitudes, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 The little Welsh prick does not give a fuck about owt bar hissel and his horses. 1 2 3 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Oba thread turns into an Owen bashing one. Point proven tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Onion 0 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Regardless of which of the two is/is not a little cunt, we need them both fit for the rest of the season. They might well both be gone come summer, but at least we'll still have Shola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 he scores as many goals as anyways else we've had latelyhe cost half a much as owen... he's not too injury prone and did well in previous seasons dunno why he gets as much stick as he does, i'm more than happy he's here, good player who would do better if we hadn't got such a shite midfield Doesn't get that much stick tbf. Unlike Owen, which is perplexing, given they've both contributed about the same to the team, minus the platitudes, obviously. wasn't a dig at owen more a comparison that he seems to get the plaudits for save our season and no where near as much abuse (minus when i rant) Yeah, right And Owen gets loads more abuse off Newcastle fans man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17841 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Oba is hero-worshipped more than any other player. The fact that these platitudes are so lapped up just goes to prove that. On the other hand, when was the last time you heard an Owen chant, even when he's scored? Maybe I'm just too cynical now but I couldn't give a toss what any of the players say at this point in time. Do your talking on the field if you want any respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyff 0 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I really hope we can keep Oba next season. If we got a decent Midfield, or even just a midfield that can put a good through ball through once in a while then the guy would be on fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 707 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I Martins but he's been absolute gash since returning from injury. Hull was a little bit of an improvement (as opposed to Bolton where he really looked like he couldn't be arsed) but he's not shown the effort he was known for two seasons ago at all. We know his goals can keep us up, happened once before, so it's vital that he stays fit and tries to get into the game rather than just hanging out up top and waiting for the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 he scores as many goals as anyways else we've had latelyhe cost half a much as owen... he's not too injury prone and did well in previous seasons dunno why he gets as much stick as he does, i'm more than happy he's here, good player who would do better if we hadn't got such a shite midfield Doesn't get that much stick tbf. Unlike Owen, which is perplexing, given they've both contributed about the same to the team, minus the platitudes, obviously. wasn't a dig at owen more a comparison that he seems to get the plaudits for save our season and no where near as much abuse (minus when i rant) Yeah, right And Owen gets loads more abuse off Newcastle fans man. naw thats just me in my many guises anyways next season we will be having thios convo with you defending shola and me with andy caroll lol I'm not even defending Owen Hope the pair of them play the remaining games though tbf. It's about our best hope of staying up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 so we shouldn't read into his comments on facebook this week about playing for Fenebache to meet up with his buddy Emre again ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6434 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I just don't think he knows what he's talking about, so I'm inclined to believe him whilst at the same time ignoring everything he says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I really hope we can keep Oba next season. If we got a decent Midfield, or even just a midfield that can put a good through ball through once in a while then the guy would be on fire. You reckon Oba's not been getting the support to score? I recall him being sent clean through against Man U and putting it wide. Could have been 2 up in fifteen minutes and comfortable. That's always been his problem. He should at least hit the target. Scores absolute scorchers out of nowhere so people love him even though he can't put away the bread and butter chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now