Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Great read from the mail: Obafemi jumps for joy at life with Sam at Newcastle By MARTIN HARDY Obafemi Martins has delivered a damning indictment of Glenn Roeder's time as Newcastle manager, insisting the club is now run far more professionally. Martins was signed by Roeder from Inter Milan for £10million last summer and went on to score 17 goals in his debut season in England. There were doubts he would stay at St James' Park this summer following the return to fitness of England striker Michael Owen and the arrivals of Alan Smith from Manchester United and Mark Viduka from Middlesbrough. Arsene Wenger showed interest in signing the Nigeria striker but a bid from Arsenal failed to materialise. The 22-year-old responded by scoring twice in the 3-1 win at Bolton last week. Sam Allardyce, who succeeded Roeder, has overhauled the way Newcastle's backroom staff are organised, installing a new sports science team, and Martins has been impressed. He said: 'There's a new manager and new players and it's changed for the better. 'This season we spend a lot of time on tactics. It all seems very different. We have training and then after that, the manager takes us to one side and teaches us how to move and work tactically. 'Everyone's enjoying the new approach and looking forward to the season. Everyone wants a place in the team. Everything has changed. 'We do homework after games and it's helpful. It's something I am used to from my time at Inter Milan but it's not something we really did last season. Different managers have their own ideas.' While Allardyce will have taken great satisfaction in the openingday victory at his former club, Bolton, Martins is not getting carried away as he prepares to face Aston Villa today. 'It's been an OK start to the season,' he said. 'I'm happy and we're happy as a team. We played very well against Bolton. I scored twice so things are looking good for me, too, but it's only the start of the season and I'm looking to score more goals and have more success. 'I'm not the manager but I do know we have some very good strikers at the club this season. There are a lot of games to play and I don't think I can play in all of them. There will be times when I come in and out of the team. I accept that.' Martins feels at home in the North-East, living in an apartment overlooking the River Tyne, with team-mate Emre as a neighbour. He has brought his family over from Nigeria in an attempt to stem any homesickness. 'I'm very happy at Newcastle,' he said. 'I like the city and my family are settled. My brothers and sisters are here and they've been living with me since last year. That helps. 'When I first came here it was a little bit difficult. I didn't know the place and I didn't know many people. Now I have my family and new Geordie friends. Newcastle is a cool city. It's not like Milan where there is so much traffic. It's cool, not cold. But that's normal. 'For now I feel very relaxed about the new season but it won't be easy scoring more than 17 this time around. It's all about the team and I'm confident we can get to fourth, fifth or sixth in the table. We're looking at that as a target. 'I'll try to score more but there are a lot of other strikers looking to do the same. We will help each other to finish as top scorer. We don't joke about it. It's serious but it's not a competition. We're just looking to get points for the club.' His compatriot, Middlesbrough's Aiyegbeni Yakubu, has given him the lowdown on strike partner Viduka, while Martins is also looking forward to playing more games alongside Owen this season. Owen came through another practice game at Newcastle's training ground yesterday and expects to be on the bench today. 'I believe Michael will score a lot of goals this season,' said Martins. 'He's a very good striker. I can play together with him. I'm looking forward to that.' Allardyce meanwhile has sought to keep a lid on expectations following last week's victory at the Reebok Stadium. 'There is a buzz around the place but it is too much,' he said. ' Expectation grows. Last Saturday was a great result but don't let the complacency slip in by listening to the outside world. Focus on the internal training we have got and what we are going to do against Aston Villa. 'If we listen to outside influence and we take notice of it then we will fail in our task. 'At the football end, we don't want to get complacent. We are focused on what we have to do to put on a good performance to beat Villa. We do not want to waste an away victory by not performing at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Cracking read and I'm glad he's staying. Let's hope he keeps putting the ball in the net. More good news on the manager front, as well, but it's nothing we didn't suspect already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridman Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I want Oba to be the father of my babies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Cracking read and I'm glad he's staying. Let's hope he keeps putting the ball in the net. More good news on the manager front, as well, but it's nothing we didn't suspect already. It's like being a kid at Christmas at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I want Oba to be the father of my babies. Does your lass agree with you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I do too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Good read that, Oba is sound. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridman Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I want Oba to be the father of my babies. Does your lass agree with you? I've got this bullettproof plan, Newcastle champions in 20 years. Since artificial insemination often produces twins or triplets I'll be able to train a team of little Martins' in no time. The only thing missing now is a wife.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridman Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Talking about good ideas I'm also aiming to buy a condom factory and start making condoms with pictures of Dan Scott (the evil dad in One Tree Hill(an american teen-soap).) With slogans like "Now there is a Dan for every man" and "Are you man enough for Dan" this is bound to make me rich. A shame I got banned of the actors official forum for making this suggestion, but they won't break me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rey Mysterio Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 More damning evidence that Roeder is shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I've got this bullettproof plan, Newcastle champions in 20 years. Since artificial insemination often produces twins or triplets I'll be able to train a team of little Martins' in no time. The only thing missing now is a wife.. Find a wife and all plans go out of the window, I'd go for plan B if I was you, it'll be cheaper anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the_guv_nor Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I want Oba to be the father of my babies. Does your lass agree with you? I've got this bullettproof plan, Newcastle champions in 20 years. Since artificial insemination often produces twins or triplets I'll be able to train a team of little Martins' in no time. The only thing missing now is a wife.. It'll have to be if oba is involved! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 It'll have to be if oba is involved! I like the way you got this back on topic, nice one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danswan Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 It'll have to be if oba is involved! I like the way you got this back on topic, nice one. Slick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Since when did brrraap-boy become eloquent? Only heard 3 syllables out of him in 12 months and now he's some sort of kung-fu master. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chief Bluntasnot Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 More damning evidence that Roeder is s****. More evidence that Shepherd chucked Roeder in at the deep end and couldn't cope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Since when did brrraap-boy become eloquent? Only heard 3 syllables out of him in 12 months and now he's some sort of kung-fu master. He will try his possible best to master the English language. BRRRRRAP! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Since when did brrraap-boy become eloquent? Only heard 3 syllables out of him in 12 months and now he's some sort of kung-fu master. He will try his possible best to master the English language. BRRRRRAP! "Expectation grows.... listening to the outside world...... Focus on the internal" He's on the herb by the sounds of things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Obafemi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leão Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 'I'm not the manager but I do know we have some very good strikers at the club this season. There are a lot of games to play and I don't think I can play in all of them. There will be times when I come in and out of the team. I accept that.' What a great attitude. Thumbs up to Obafemi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest unrealterrorist Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 'I'm not the manager but I do know we have some very good strikers at the club this season. There are a lot of games to play and I don't think I can play in all of them. There will be times when I come in and out of the team. I accept that.' What a great attitude. Thumbs up to Obafemi. And long may it continue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nwgeordie Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 'I'm not the manager but I do know we have some very good strikers at the club this season. There are a lot of games to play and I don't think I can play in all of them. There will be times when I come in and out of the team. I accept that.' What a great attitude. Thumbs up to Obafemi. And long may it continue. Great article and a wonderful attitude Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Sometimes, over the past few months, it feels as if I've found a new team to support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMag Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Since when did brrraap-boy become eloquent? Only heard 3 syllables out of him in 12 months and now he's some sort of kung-fu master. He will try his possible best to master the English language. BRRRRRAP! "Expectation grows.... listening to the outside world...... Focus on the internal" He's on the herb by the sounds of things. No that is just his attempt to reach out and connect with the fans and by the sounds of things he seems to have Parky and Madras as his examples of the typical Geordie... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 i've dug the kid since the first time i saw him play, hopefully a good manager like allardyce and staying injury free (fingers crossed) could see him have a VERY good season indeed in that event though, it'd be nice to have that release clause out of his contract 'cause however sound he may be if he bullets 30 goals this season and juve/real/milan or someone come calling it might well turn his head...13m IS NOT a high price for someone with his talent given bent went for 17m!!! i'm still vaguely amused by some of the talk on this board from people willing to cash in on him during the summer panic-fest!! in fact i'm laughing about it again, clowns.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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