Dave Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 If the rumours about Arsenal wanting Martins are true I reckon he'd go. Like it or not Arsenal are still in a far better position than us right now and many on here reckon it'd be good business for the money spoken about in this clause anyway - £13m. Gudjohnsen has been linked to us a lot lately and despite what he says publically I think he'd come here if we pushed, especially given Henry's arrival at Barca and the fact he's worked under Allardyce before. Basically, if we sold Martins and it meant we brought in Gudjohnsen, would you be happier? The move would surely generate funds, but does this matter with Ashley's money backing us now? We would be getting a more polished player, of that there is no doubt. But would you like us to try and keep hold of the younger Martins and see what he can do in a better team under better management? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest albert Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Keep Martins and see what he can do, he is still young (?) if his age is to be believed and hopefully Sam will be able to work with the likes of him and the Zog and develop their all round game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 You know how I voted!! Oba all the way, I really do no want Eiður the diver here.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I would like to see what Martins can do with a strike patrner. But if push comes to shove then, yeah I would possibly go for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I'm sure it wouldn't take much effort to peel the letters off your shirt and get Gudjohnsen on instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ExiledGeordie Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I'd say he's probably already thinking about a move to be honest. As someone else pointed out, he sees Viduka and Owen there too so he's not guaranteed to start every game I guess. I think Big Sam will already be planning a contingency move, as Martins will surely move in the next week. Gudjohnsen would be an excellent addition but it would be good to bring in some more pace. What will be will be I guess, cant keep players who want to move on....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I would hate to see Martins playing for Arsenal, I think he can become world class player under a decent manager, if Allardyce can bring out his good attributes more consistently you wont get many better strikers than him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moe-Ali Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Obafemi Martins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Oba, of course.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moe-Ali Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 we posted at the exact same second markluk, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 we posted at the exact same second markluk, freaky! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Town-Toon Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Simply don't want him to leave but I think he will. (I think this may be Big Sam's point of view too) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 The voting is pretty one-sided so far. Surely more people could argue that Gudjohnsen is the better player right now? Who fits better into Allardyce's favoured tactics and formations? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mixon Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Obafemi. No question about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 The voting is pretty one-sided so far. Surely more people could argue that Gudjohnsen is the better player right now? Who fits better into Allardyce's favoured tactics and formations? You have been taking to much notice of Anal mate, he has warped your mind... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 martins anytime - we need him more, he has years ahead of him, his pace is very important Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I didn't give my opinion silly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I didn't give my opinion silly. Well get down off that fence, and slap Anal hard in the mush. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Gudjohnsen by a mile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Gudjohnsen by a mile. Devil's advocate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Gudjohnsen by a mile. Devil's advocate? You whatle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darth Toon Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Martins. The issue of pace is a big one for me - if we lose Oba then I don't see Gudjohnsen as the right replacement - as mentioned elsewhere we would probably be looking at someone like Anelka or Defoe instead. I just hope that if he is going then he goes soon, while we still have some time to find a replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Martins is a good player but I don't think he'll improve. I think what you see with Martins now is what you'll get. He'll be a Wiltord type player for me, will get you 10-15 goals a season, but will blow hot and cold in his all-round game. Not necessarily a bad thing, but I'd sooner have Gudjohnsen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Town-Toon Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Long ball upto Viduka who flicks it onto Martins sprinting passed two defenders. Long ball upto Viduka and Gudjohnsen who get in each others way. I am not saying this is the only way we will play but if Martins stays I would expect to see him play more away games than home, where we will be looking to hit teams quickly and Martins pace will key. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 i was quite looking forward to seeing oba this season, a year on and with some better coaching, i would like to see how he progressed. i too think he will leave however Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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