"I understand why the manager was frustrated because he had to change his plans," said Martins. "But I woke up in so much pain that I knew I could not give 100%, so I decided I couldn't play. I didn't want to let the team down. And, with so many important games coming up, I needed to think about staying fit for the future."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/apr/14/obafemi-martins-alan-shearer-newcastle-united