Guest smoggeordie Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Sunday Sun Sport Oba is going nowhere.. except to partner Owen Apr 15 2007 By Neil Farrington, The Sunday Sun Obafemi Martins is certain to be a Newcastle player next season - and he WILL be a perfect partner for Michael Owen. That's the message from Glenn Roeder as speculation persists over Martins' future - and the Nigerian's ability to play alongside a fit-again Owen. Chelsea, Juventus and even Manchester United have been linked with Martins during his maiden Premiership season. But the 17-goal star is going nowhere, and could form a formidable Newcastle front-line with Owen AND Shola Ameobi next season. "I'm 100 per cent certain that Oba will be here next season," insisted Roeder. "Talk of him leaving in the summer is just mischief-making. "We have Oba for another four seasons - his future is at Newcastle. I know he wants to be here because he's told me that's the case. I'm going to put a better squad together in the summer and Oba not being here wouldn't help that." And although some suggest Martins and Owen are too similar to succeed in tandem, Roeder is having none of it. "I wouldn't be worried about them playing together at all," added the United boss. "Just because both Oba and Michael are short wouldn't bother me. The way Oba leaps for the ball means he doesn't play like a short player anyway. "They could share the attacking roles with one further forward and one coming off the shoulder. "I think it all comes down to the quality of the player, and if the players are good enough then they'll form a partnership. "And in certain circumstances, I might play Michael, Oba and Shola together. Why not? With the quality and football intelligence that they have then it's something I would consider." Sunday Sun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alexharrisonnufc Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 your 'avin a giraffe aint you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 certain circumstances Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 i actually like it tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I'm all for trying it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Oba and Owen can play together give them balls to run on to play to there strenghts. Martins has blistering pace so let him use it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 "And in certain circumstances, I might play Michael, Oba and Shola together. Why not? With the quality and football intelligence that they have then it's something I would consider." Intelligence? Ameobi? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Dont see anything wrong with the idea in certain circumstances tbh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NIToon Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Great attacking spearhead provided we don't leak like a seive at the back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephant Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Great idea, but we all know Roeder won't get it work anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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