Sicklee Sausage Roll 0 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 (edited) If he's 21, was he only 17 when we played at the San Siro? Edit: On the first youtube link, there's a fantastic clip of Emre turning a player inside out then supplying the through ball for Martins to finish. Edited August 20, 2006 by Sicklee Sausage Roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/aug20k.html 181499[/snapback] Obagol. Nice one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janu 0 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVKyLx-fFPo 181494[/snapback] That goal against Arsenal at Highbury. Emre passes to Martins....GOOOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 From the C4 article: Coach Roberto Mancini had become increasingly frustrated with his lack of composure, though, complaining that his feet were quicker than his footballing brain. “If he can only harness that pace and technique, learning how to go a little deeper and run at defenders, then he could be utterly unstoppable,” said Mancio earlier this year. Sounds like Cisse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 The first clip says Martins is 30 Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Looks great in those clips. 2 feet as well 181498[/snapback] I saw some stats on that, just had a hunt for them, and yes, very much 2 footed: Left foot: 24Right foot: 20 Head: 4 Others: 1 Total: 49 http://www.forza-inter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128 The attitude on that forum seems to be that it's a done deal, obviously we have no idea how credible they are! I really know very little about him, other than youtube, but judging from his attributes he's a a way safer bet than Kuijt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44864 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 (edited) Hard to really take a lot from youtube about his ability, but one thing you can conclude on is his pace. He looks as fast as fuck and if you can get the likes of him, Zog, Duff, Dyer (!?) and Owen (??) working together you could create a lot of chances. Let's just hope it goes through. The first ray of optimism for a while! EDIT! Emre too, not for his pace, but through balls. Edited August 20, 2006 by Gemmill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 He's exactly the sort of player Emre will (has already, in fairness) thrive on playing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9774 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I really know very little about him, other than youtube, but judging from his attributes he's a a way safer bet than Kuijt. 181514[/snapback] Hmm, I am not sure. One is the young prospect from Italy the other one was the established captain of its club. I can't say too much about Martins as I don't bother watching Italian football a lot anymore. But I am very sceptical about this deal (if it goes through). Martins is way to expensive for me for a player who has proved nothing so far (in my eyes). And being a good prospect in Italy is one thing, proving yourself in the Premiership another as many failures from southern European leagues have proved. I hope Martins will become a major success, but I am just not convinced he is the right man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Ace quote from the Inter forums: 'I know we have 6 strikers and its about 70 % that he will play and 100% that he won't play, but I want to keep him!! we still have future in this boy.!!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Looks great in those clips. 2 feet as well 181498[/snapback] I saw some stats on that, just had a hunt for them, and yes, very much 2 footed: Left foot: 24Right foot: 20 Head: 4 Others: 1 Total: 49 http://www.forza-inter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128 The attitude on that forum seems to be that it's a done deal, obviously we have no idea how credible they are! I really know very little about him, other than youtube, but judging from his attributes he's a a way safer bet than Kuijt. 181514[/snapback] Doing a bit more research into Martins stats at Inter... Serie A. 28 goals in 88 games Italian cup. 9 goals in 17 games Europe. 12 goals in 29 games Total. 49 goals in 134 games From his 134 appearances 54 of them have been from the bench, he's also been brought off in 33 appearances meaning he's only completed the full 90 minutes 47 times. None of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Info from the official Inter website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 That's in Italy, too. fact is, no matter how good Kuyt is, Premiership defences will deal with him a million times better than they can deal with real genuine pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9774 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 That's in Italy, too. fact is, no matter how good Kuyt is, Premiership defences will deal with him a million times better than they can deal with real genuine pace. 181523[/snapback] Well, if you look at the quotes from Mancini than only his feet are quicker than this thoughts. Thankfully you always get loads of time with the ball at your feet in the Premierleague... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 That's in Italy, too. fact is, no matter how good Kuyt is, Premiership defences will deal with him a million times better than they can deal with real genuine pace. 181523[/snapback] Well, if you look at the quotes from Mancini than only his feet are quicker than this thoughts. Thankfully you always get loads of time with the ball at your feet in the Premierleague... 181524[/snapback] Self-defeating argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Where is Akabusi? I need to know which one of his medals he'd stake on this deal going through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Left foot: 24Right foot: 20 Head: 4 Others: 1 Total: 49 What is 'Others' then? Did one bounce in off his arse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Left foot: 24Right foot: 20 Head: 4 Others: 1 Total: 49 What is 'Others' then? Did one bounce in off his arse? 181553[/snapback] I think the thread on forza inter has every goal he's ever scored, read the descriptions and find out for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Greedy greedy agents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Greedy greedy agents! 181799[/snapback] Explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Greedy greedy agents! 181799[/snapback] Explain. 181805[/snapback] Agents are greedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentFox 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 are you refering to this newsnow article http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=8807 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 But Martins reckons he's coming, so that's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44864 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Greedy greedy agents! 181799[/snapback] Explain. 181805[/snapback] Don't know if it's what he's referring to, but Martins' agent is being quoted as saying that Martins is in the UK but is not at Newcastle and is going to be talking to a number of clubs. Mind, the quote is from tribalfootball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins says he is about to securing a move to English Premiership side Newcastle United. "I'm close to moving to Newcastle despite all the initial setbacks," Martins told BBC Sport on Monday. "Eighty percent of the deal with Newcastle is completed," he claimed. The 21-year-old, who plays for Italian side Inter, has been unsettled since the club bought Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Hernan Crespo to strengthen their forward line. Patrick Bastianelli, Martins agent, met Newcastle officials over the weekend to complete transfer negotiations. A fee of US $20.6 million (£10.9 million) is said to have been agreed between both sides. Martins, who admitted that he has been keen on a move to England, said Newcastle's determination to sign him had played a key role in opting for a move to the club. "Playing in the Premiership has been a long-term ambition and I am extremely delighted with the prospect of concluding that in the next couple of days." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Don't know if it's what he's referring to, but Martins' agent is being quoted as saying that Martins is in the UK but is not at Newcastle and is going to be talking to a number of clubs. Mind, the quote is from tribalfootball. 181812[/snapback] It's a close call, but I'm going to trust the Beeb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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