lovejoy Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 according to todays journal, he hasnt turned up for nigeria and vogts is set to axe him permenantly. allardyce cant be impressed with this?? i reckon he could well be away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 There'll be some excuse made up for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nufc16 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 reckon big sam would be secretly pretty pleased if he never has to play for nigeria again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I pray to fuck Sam sells the thick cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 As long as he turns up for us I don't really care if he doesn't turn up for Nigeria. If he gets axed from the Nigerian team that means he won't be going to the African Cup of Nations which is good for us as we won't end up losing him mid season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Yep if he misses the ACN its all good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 http://www.newcastle-online.com/nufcforum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=4702;type=avatar mackems.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 We have all been focusing on little Maddy & took our eye off Oba!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 As long as he turns up for us I don't really care if he doesn't turn up for Nigeria. If he gets axed from the Nigerian team that means he won't be going to the African Cup of Nations which is good for us as we won't end up losing him mid season. Like at Watford? He's had no competition for his place all season until the last 3 games - it became obvious Owen and Oba couldn't play in the same team and only one was going to be dropped. Get rid NOW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Simply, he's nowhere near good enough on the pitch to justify such constant unpofessionalism off of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Link OBAFEMI MARTINS has gone AWOL again and this time the Nigerian Football Association are on the verge of demanding action from Newcastle United. Martins was issued with an ultimatum from Super Eagles coach Berti Vogts last week. He was ordered to turn up for a training camp by the weekend or risk losing his international place. Ahead of last night's friendly with Kenya in Nairobi, the Newcastle forward was still ignoring his country's demands, so Vogts is planning for African Nations Cup qualifiers without him. But the Nigerians are not completely happy with Newcastle's involvement, and they will make contact in the coming days after becoming frustrated with the Magpies' star for the second time inside a few months. "We organised this friendly match mainly for the England-based players and the local players to keep them in shape as their league ended early. But Martins for two, three weeks has not played football and he is not here," said Vogts, whose side play Uganda on June 2 in an important qualifier. Martins infuriated the Africans when he failed to turn up for a February friendly with Ghana at Brentford. The 22-year-old has been playing truant with national team officials. His plane ticket was sent to Newcastle, only for the player to call to say he was in Italy receiving treatment from Inter Milan doctors. But since being asked by the NFA for a referral letter from Newcastle illustrating that he has been given permission to receive treatment outside the North-East he has refrained from making contact with Vogts and his staff. By the time his ticket was re-routed to Italy, he was no longer there, and despite being in the Nigerian capital Lagos he has remained incommunicado. "Can you ask him why he has been in Lagos since and has not reported to camp?" said Vogts, who is looking for some clarity from St James' Park about Martins' injury. "We know that the FIFA rules say players should be in camp five days before a match, but this is a player that has been released by his club since and he has been in Lagos when he should be in camp." This latest controversy will annoy Newcastle officials, who may accept this summer that if the right offer arrives then Martins could be offloaded. Juventus are known to be interested in taking him back to Serie A. New Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce, who could try to lure David Beckham on loan when LA Galaxy's season has ended in October, has cash to spend. And, despite the imminent battle for power on Tyneside between chairman Freddy Shepherd and the club's largest share holder Mike Ashley, who will meet this week, he will still be given the funding to recruit. Bagging around £12m for Martins would benefit Allardyce, who has also not given up hope of retaining the services of Michael Owen. Owen made his England return in the win over Albania at Turf Moor on Friday night and, although showing a lack of sharpness, clubmate Steven Taylor is no doubt about the striker's worth. It is expected Owen will start against Brazil on Friday and be part of Steve McClaren's side, also including Beckham, which tries to secure a victory in Estonia. "It was great to see Michael get through the 90 minutes," said Taylor. "If he could have scored it would have topped things off, but I have absolutely no doubt that the goals will come. "He's looked strong in training ever since he's come back, but this week with England was probably the sharpest that I've ever seen him. He's probably better now that any other time that I've played with him, and Newcastle will reap the benefit." Taylor, who played for England B on Friday, feels that sharing the same training ground with the likes of Owen is aiding his development into an international defender. "Training with the likes of Michael Owen every day can only bring me on," said the 21-year-old, who will this summer be playing for the Under-21s in the European Championships. "International football is a different game because you're playing against the best players from all over the world. I think I'm used to the Premiership now, but all of this is something new and I'm sure I'll improve even more from it." Allardyce has been alerted to the news that West Ham's Nigel Reo Koker has submitted a transfer request at Upton Park and the Newcastle boss could be about to make a move for the Hammers' midfielder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 What the fk is he upto, he must have been in Lagos he did an interview with the press there but god knows where he is now.. http://www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk/display.var.1430046.0..php Nigeria to quiz Newcastle about Martins' absence OBAFEMI MARTINS has gone AWOL again and this time the Nigerian Football Association are on the verge of demanding action from Newcastle United. Martins was issued with an ultimatum from Super Eagles coach Berti Vogts last week. He was ordered to turn up for a training camp by the weekend or risk losing his international place. Ahead of last night's friendly with Kenya in Nairobi, the Newcastle forward was still ignoring his country's demands, so Vogts is planning for African Nations Cup qualifiers without him. But the Nigerians are not completely happy with Newcastle's involvement, and they will make contact in the coming days after becoming frustrated with the Magpies' star for the second time inside a few months. "We organised this friendly match mainly for the England-based players and the local players to keep them in shape as their league ended early. But Martins for two, three weeks has not played football and he is not here," said Vogts, whose side play Uganda on June 2 in an important qualifier. Martins infuriated the Africans when he failed to turn up for a February friendly with Ghana at Brentford. The 22-year-old has been playing truant with national team officials. His plane ticket was sent to Newcastle, only for the player to call to say he was in Italy receiving treatment from Inter Milan doctors. But since being asked by the NFA for a referral letter from Newcastle illustrating that he has been given permission to receive treatment outside the North-East he has refrained from making contact with Vogts and his staff. By the time his ticket was re-routed to Italy, he was no longer there, and despite being in the Nigerian capital Lagos he has remained incommunicado. "Can you ask him why he has been in Lagos since and has not reported to camp?" said Vogts, who is looking for some clarity from St James' Park about Martins' injury. "We know that the FIFA rules say players should be in camp five days before a match, but this is a player that has been released by his club since and he has been in Lagos when he should be in camp." This latest controversy will annoy Newcastle officials, who may accept this summer that if the right offer arrives then Martins could be offloaded. Juventus are known to be interested in taking him back to Serie A. New Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce, who could try to lure David Beckham on loan when LA Galaxy's season has ended in October, has cash to spend. And, despite the imminent battle for power on Tyneside between chairman Freddy Shepherd and the club's largest share holder Mike Ashley, who will meet this week, he will still be given the funding to recruit. Bagging around £12m for Martins would benefit Allardyce, who has also not given up hope of retaining the services of Michael Owen. Owen made his England return in the win over Albania at Turf Moor on Friday night and, although showing a lack of sharpness, clubmate Steven Taylor is no doubt about the striker's worth. It is expected Owen will start against Brazil on Friday and be part of Steve McClaren's side, also including Beckham, which tries to secure a victory in Estonia. "It was great to see Michael get through the 90 minutes," said Taylor. "If he could have scored it would have topped things off, but I have absolutely no doubt that the goals will come. "He's looked strong in training ever since he's come back, but this week with England was probably the sharpest that I've ever seen him. He's probably better now that any other time that I've played with him, and Newcastle will reap the benefit." Taylor, who played for England B on Friday, feels that sharing the same training ground with the likes of Owen is aiding his development into an international defender. "Training with the likes of Michael Owen every day can only bring me on," said the 21-year-old, who will this summer be playing for the Under-21s in the European Championships. "International football is a different game because you're playing against the best players from all over the world. I think I'm used to the Premiership now, but all of this is something new and I'm sure I'll improve even more from it." Allardyce has been alerted to the news that West Ham's Nigel Reo Koker has submitted a transfer request at Upton Park and the Newcastle boss could be about to make a move for the Hammers' midfielder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ridzuan Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 As much as I like his talents,I dont think he has the right attitude and I dont think that is good.Im sure Big Sam will be notified of this matter and will handle him in the right manner whether its selling him or punish him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 As long as he turns up for us I don't really care if he doesn't turn up for Nigeria. If he gets axed from the Nigerian team that means he won't be going to the African Cup of Nations which is good for us as we won't end up losing him mid season. Like at Watford? He's had no competition for his place all season until the last 3 games - it became obvious Owen and Oba couldn't play in the same team and only one was going to be dropped. Get rid NOW. He has had to carry us all season more like, nice to know people are giving him and Owen time to gel aswell If they don't work together instantly its obvious they never will... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Waste of space - get rid now. We can do better(and deserve better) than this overrated little twerp - the way he tries to control a ball reminds you of someone trapping the proverbial medicine ball..! Ashley & Allardyce will demand far more committment than that demonstrated by Martins - hopefully, all similar wasters like Dyer will also be getting their marching orders - Reality shock awaiting some of the most overpaid/overrated players in the Prem....Thank heaven. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 New gaffer Takeover battle between local fat millionaire v unknown portly billionaire Star player in will he stay or go saga Chairman gots pneumonia and a collapsed rib Top goalscorer AWOL in Africa THIS IS NEWCASTLE UNITED, THIS IS LIFE IN THE FISH BOWL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Get £13m in for him, and sign Crouch/Zigic/Ashton/D.Bent. If we even ended up paying £13m for any of those I wouldn't be too unhappy either because Martins is a £6-7m player at best imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nufc 4 life Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 this is crazy however much i like Martins he needs to be sold. His lack of basic skills on the football pitch is shocking and although these can be improved i don't want someone, who isn't reliable and obviously has serious attitude problems at this club. before Mike Ashley came in i woul dof been inclined to say let's give him another go, because we wouldn't be able to replace him and possibly Owen on our budget, with Mike Ashley and his billions coming in we can afford to get rid of him and Owen and be guaranteed 2 quality replacements and still have funds for defence and possibly midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 People have such short memories. I'm sure there will be a valid explaination for this but oh no, all of the knee-jerkers are instantly GET RID NOW, OBA OUT. What a joke. None of you know why hes absent for Nigeria but you still jump to conclusions and stamp your feet on the ground Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nufc 4 life Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 People have such short memories. I'm sure there will be a valid explaination for this but oh no, all of the knee-jerkers are instantly GET RID NOW, OBA OUT. What a joke. None of you know why hes absent for Nigeria but you still jump to conclusions and stamp your feet on the ground he has done it before though, he can't constantly find excuses all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 None of you know why hes absent for Nigeria It is a bank holiday Monday, I reckon he will be down Whitley Bay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nufc 4 life Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 People have such short memories. I'm sure there will be a valid explaination for this but oh no, all of the knee-jerkers are instantly GET RID NOW, OBA OUT. What a joke. None of you know why hes absent for Nigeria but you still jump to conclusions and stamp your feet on the ground he has done it before though, he can't constantly find excuses all the time. When. Just at Watford? so thats, hmm, twice now? STRING HIM UP! As for Whitley Bay, thats the only logical explaination so far, showing off his thighs to the ladieezz.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 People have such short memories. I'm sure there will be a valid explaination for this but oh no, all of the knee-jerkers are instantly GET RID NOW, OBA OUT. What a joke. None of you know why hes absent for Nigeria but you still jump to conclusions and stamp your feet on the ground This is the SECOND time he's done this - your acceptance of this sort of behaviour by NUFC players is exactly why this club has achieved so little over the past 40 years - too much tolerance of second-best and UNPROFESSIONALISM... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smoggeordie Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Chronicle reckon sam says this "isn't a club matter" so wont affect his NUFC future, and he wants him to stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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