Guest guinness_fiend Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Now, before I start, I am well aware of the fact that Oba has gone on record as saying that he is happy at the club and does not want to leave. But... I believe that his performances over the last few games will not have gone unnoticed by the top 4 and that we could potentially have a battle on our hands to keep him over the summer. Ultimately, whilst none of us know Zoggy personally, most believe that his head would be turned by a move to London (plus a bumper pay packet). How about Oba? In a footballing climate where loyalty is rare, do you think that we can offer the lad enough to satisfy his obvious ambition? I for one would hate to see him leave, as his flair, attitude and spirit are unquestionable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Stay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 He enjoys our love far too much. He's had CL football and lived in a great place, but the 1st team football and the crowd here, for me, i think provides him with what he needs, who knows if he sticks around long enough CL football might be possible here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Stay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_fiend Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thanks Wullie, I love you too mate. It has been bothering me for the last couple of weeks. Whilst we are a popular choice for a lot of players, the top 4 have the advantage that they can offer a quick fix to a player's ambition. Not many players think long term anymore (read: Ashley Cole, for instance). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_fiend Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 He enjoys our love far too much. He's had CL football and lived in a great place, but the 1st team football and the crowd here, for me, i think provides him with what he needs, who knows if he sticks around long enough CL football might be possible here. I bloody well hope so! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I hope he would stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I hope he'd stay, but if the offer comes in from a top club I wouldn't expect him to hang about. Having said that, I don't know if he's done enough to turn the heads of a top club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE6 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Can't see any of our current strike force leaving bar Ameobi and Smith if you can call him a striker. I think we'll bring another top striker in if anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Can't see any of our current strike force leaving bar Ameobi and Smith if you can call him a striker. I think we'll bring another top striker in if anything. That's what I'm hoping will happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_fiend Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 This thread is only missing an poll and its about as 99% of the other threads about every other player we have. Thank you for your invaluable insight. Please call again Of all the players we should be concerned about, Oba is top of the list in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I'm confident he'll stay. We were faced with a similar predicament last summer IIRC and Oba stood firm so with all the promise that next season holds I think he'll stay put. Will be dead gutted if him or Zog leave though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE6 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I'm confident he'll stay. We were faced with a similar predicament last summer IIRC and Oba stood firm so with all the promise that next season holds I think he'll stay put. Will be dead gutted if him or Zog leave though. I'd be changing my username now if I were you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filflop1 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Stupid question he will stay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_fiend Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 (from djmattis)I got nr.9 Martins on the back of my Newcastle 2005-2007 shirt. Favourite over all favourites way back since the early Internazionale days, immense player who will grow even more with Keegans style of playing. How you cant like this guy is beyond my knowledge. Er. I suggest that you re-read my posts. I think that Martins is class, hence the concern. As a club we should bend over backwards to keep him happy. I am merely worried that the pulling-power of arguably 'bigger' clubs may be too much. After all, Oba is only human. Hopefully, if Keegan can make a few signings pretty soon after the season finishes, that should be enough to show Oba and the others that the club is going places. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Can't see any of the top four coming in for him. He wants to stay. Verdict: I think he'll stay and score 17 goals next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_fiend Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 (with the right service, he could get more than that imo) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I'm confident he'll stay. We were faced with a similar predicament last summer IIRC and Oba stood firm so with all the promise that next season holds I think he'll stay put. Will be dead gutted if him or Zog leave though. I'd be changing my username now if I were you I know Dunno what I'm going to do with my shirt either :-[ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 (with the right service, he could get more than that imo) He's showing a lot more composure in front of goal.. who knows. Would be fantastic for him and us if he got 20+. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 He'll stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_fiend Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Imagine this: Martins 20+ Owen 15+ Viduka 10+ Barton 8+ Then we will fight on top for europe/carling cup/fa cup. I would settle for 10-12 each, with a wider spread across the team. That would be bliss! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Top four. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Top four. Fuck that. I won't be happy unless we've got a guaranteed CL spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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