Jimbo 175 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Obi told: Get out of Toon quick By GARY PAYNE November 15, 2006 OBAFEMI MARTINS has been told to quit Newcastle — before it is too late. Nigerian FA chief Waidi Akanni reckons the £10million hitman made a mistake joining Toon from Inter Milan last summer. He insists Martins, who could return from a hamstring injury at Arsenal on Saturday, should jump ship before Glenn Roeder’s side get relegated. Akanni said: “Martins should have moved to a winning team in the Premiership — not a struggling side like Newcastle. If something is not done urgently, his career might suffer.” Martins, 22, has been plagued by injuries since his move and has scored only once in 10 games. Akanni added: “Martins has not been playing well, everybody can see that. “The Premiership is a tough league and for a player to come from Serie A to England and not play well is really disturbing. “After a year or two, the club might want to dump such a player. “I only hope Newcastle can come up with a winning strategy so Obafemi can raise his game and save his career. “Otherwise, if Newcastle go down, he would have to look elsewhere — and I’m not sure any Premiership side would want to look his way as he has not been playing well.” Toon boss Roeder wants fans to be patient with Martins — as Arsenal were with Thierry Henry. Martins has yet to convince the Toon Army he is worthy of Alan Shearer’s old No 9 shirt. But Roeder said: “I’ve seen enough of Oba in training and games to have complete faith in him. “He’s only 22, he’s come from Italy and a different culture and we have to be more tolerant as far as he is concerned. “Henry did not have an immediate impact when he joined Arsenal but Arsene Wenger was patient with him and the rest, as they say, is history.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46034 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 If we could get our money back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 How come nobody gives Glenn such sensible advice... So just in case hes reading...... Dear Glenn, I think its a really good idea if you leave Newcastle now....you twat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsy 0 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 But Roeder said: “I’ve seen enough of Oba in training and games to have complete faith in him. “He’s only 22, he’s come from Italy and a different culture and we have to be more tolerant as far as he is concerned. “Henry did not have an immediate impact when he joined Arsenal but Arsene Wenger was patient with him and the rest, as they say, is history.” Is that the stock standard answer to every player that doesnt settle immediately? Compare them to Henry... I have full faith in Martins if we get rid of Roeder and or magically Roeder gets the idea that we arent playing to the advantage of Martins. I just hope the inclusion of Dyer can only help Martins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 But Roeder said: “I’ve seen enough of Oba in training and games to have complete faith in him. “He’s only 22, he’s come from Italy and a different culture and we have to be more tolerant as far as he is concerned. “Henry did not have an immediate impact when he joined Arsenal but Arsene Wenger was patient with him and the rest, as they say, is history.” Is that the stock standard answer to every player that doesnt settle immediately? Compare them to Henry... Unlessd they're name is Luque, Albert Then its...... "he only managed 1 goal against the Serie A leaders yesterday so hes not even getting on the bench from now on". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46034 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 peasepud the Luque fanboy. I think Roeder is doing a shit job, but it's got nowt to do with the fact that he won't play Luque, who happens to be crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curry stained pilchard 0 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 “I only hope Newcastle can come up with a winning strategy so Obafemi can raise his game and save his career. Maybe if Obafemi raised his game he could give Newcastle a winning strategy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 To be honest, he needs someone who can play with their back to goal to play alongside him. Not that I'm convinced he would be worth anything like £10m even then. Mark under 'panic buy' due to lack of 'planning' tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22002 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 You've got to laugh really. Still, he's no Andy Cole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Wow, very insulting comments from this bloke!! He should show some respect, and if his Martins was so great maybe Newcastle wouldnt be doing so badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9906 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hmm, Mr. Nigerian FA Chief (I guess I already got various emails from his family members). Maybe we are a struggling side just because of the likes of Martins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPTOON 0 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Its not through lack of effort that Martins hasn't done the business for us yet, as he runs his socks off, fights and gets in some good positions (unlike others i could mention). Things will get better for him i'm sure he just needs some luck to restore his confidence and then he could be on a roll. Although disapointing so far I'm much more hopefull of him than i am of other players and we need to stick with him in order for him to come good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hmm, Mr. Nigerian FA Chief (I guess I already got various emails from his family members). Maybe we are a struggling side just because of the likes of Martins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9906 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Its not through lack of effort that Martins hasn't done the business for us yet, as he runs his socks off, fights and gets in some good positions (unlike others i could mention). You were watching games at your PS2, weren't you?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Its not through lack of effort that Martins hasn't done the business for us yet, as he runs his socks off, fights and gets in some good positions (unlike others i could mention). Things will get better for him i'm sure he just needs some luck to restore his confidence and then he could be on a roll. Although disapointing so far I'm much more hopefull of him than i am of other players and we need to stick with him in order for him to come good. Do you sit with Skirge by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Martins hasnt played like a £10m striker... everyone has theyre fucking go at this club when we are fucked like... we'd be doing fine if the players performance reflected how much we payed... wed be top 4 if that was the case.... useless fred, useless glen, useless kitmen, useless tea lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hmm, Mr. Nigerian FA Chief (I guess I already got various emails from his family members). Maybe we are a struggling side just because of the likes of Martins? Don't tell me you've received letters telling you of inheriting millions of pounds/euros, and all you need to do is send them your bank details, as well ? That's just unbelievable, or whatever they say in Nigeria. Unbelievable, I would think. We're two lucky, lucky chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20742 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 How come nobody gives Glenn such sensible advice... So just in case hes reading...... Dear Glenn, I think its a really good idea if you leave Newcastle now....you twat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Martins is the slowest 'sprinter' i've ever seen, doesn't even run! I'll give him a good chance though, its only November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9906 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hmm, Mr. Nigerian FA Chief (I guess I already got various emails from his family members). Maybe we are a struggling side just because of the likes of Martins? Don't tell me you've received letters telling you of inheriting millions of pounds/euros, and all you need to do is send them your bank details, as well ? That's just unbelievable, or whatever they say in Nigeria. Unbelievable, I would think. We're two lucky, lucky chaps! I think with all the money I am entitled to get from people from Nigeria, I could buy Newcastle United (or finance invading Poland if Fat Fred doesn't want to sell to a Jorman). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enyouefsee 0 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hopefully we'll get shot of him before it's too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 When Glenn mentioned the fans giving Martins time to settle ala Henry....he fails to mention that Henry had a manager who wasn't a fuckwit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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