The Sun must be in Martins’ eyes
By Jonny Hall On Sun 29 Apr 2007 |
No one can doubt the ambition and determination of Obafemi Martins at Newcastle United following two interviews this week which spelled out how he expects himself and United to perform in the Premiership next season.
Some may call him mad and some may say he needs to be checked into a mental hospital but if all of the players and coaching staff shared similar aspirations, perhaps some of it could be achieved within the next 12 months.
He certainly feels Newcastle have what it takes to succeed in England and end their trophy drought in the near future. Speaking to the Sun earlier this week he said:
“Where can Newcastle aim to be next season? Fight for the league title, play for a Champions League place and also target the FA and Carling Cups.
“We have the players, manager and fans to make it happen and I really think we can do it. Losing Owen and Shola was a terrible setback.
“But their return couldn’t come at a better time. I think we’ll form a great team.
“Shola was doing well before he went for surgery. I was getting used to playing with him but he will bring a lot to the squad.â€
He is also looking forward to the impending return of Michael Owen which could come in Monday’s tie away to Reading. The former Inter Milan star believes he can hit it off with England International and strike a partnership to scare the rest of the Premiership. Speaking to the Sunday Sun this weekend, he said:
“I think we can become the most dangerous partnership in the Premiership. I really think we will be good together.
“Michael is different in style to any other striker I have played with, but I am really looking forward to being alongside him. He is one of the best strikers in the world.
“Good players can always play together, and we will help each other. I am short but I am very physical, while Michael isn’t. So I can be strong for him.
“My target this season is to score 20 goals and I’ve still got three games left to reach that. And next season I would like to score even more.
“But I think Michael will score more than me.”
Let’s see what happens.
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we were useless 2nyt our defence waz a total shambles and our midfeilders were not given owen or oba any service but 2 be fair reading waz al ova us . an lets get bug sam he will have us top5 and he nos how to manage get roder out an do it quick…………… hurry freddy tyms ticking to get roder out an us toon supporters shud do a parade lyk we did 4 souness
Sent in on: April 30th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
Agreed on below comments, and if ther was a time to get a decent manager in and start a fresh charge for a top 4 finish and trophies now is the time.
Get sam in at alls costs and put glen back in academy, but get him in NOW not a few weeks before start of the season !!!
Sam can turn our bunch of reject, lazy no effort players in to decent players i bet.
question is will freddy miss another opertunity ?
or act far to late like usual.
Sent in on: April 30th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
IS this refreshing or what?
To hear that kind of enthusiasm from one of our players - you can almost believe him.
Yes , we should do well next season and I’ll have my usual hundred quid on us to win the title - I could have bought Owen myself by now.
Its a shame that theres talk of Zoggy and Dyer leaving - I think they are both class, but we need a manager who can use them properly.
A front line of any combination of Dyer Martins Duff Owen and Milner should bring us goals, but only if we have the right man in charge. And the last 14 months have shown us that Roeder is not that man.
Yes, we’ve had injuries, but look at the fit players we’ve had available. We should have done better.
I would like to take this opportunity to declare open season on the Sam Allardyce Band Wagon.
Alllll Aboooaaaaard!!
Sent in on: April 30th, 2007 at 7:09 am
We absolutely have to keep this kid at all costs. He’s got fantastic ability and ambition to match it.
Sent in on: April 29th, 2007 at 11:42 pm