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Martins Makes German Switch

Martins Makes German Switch

WOLFSBURG have today completed the signing of Obafemi Martins from Newcastle with the player agreeing a four-year contract with the Bundesliga outfit after passing a medical. 1 Aug 2009
Martins Hopes to Run With the Wolves

Martins Hopes to Run With the Wolves

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins wants to join German champions Wolfsburg. 28 Jul 2009
Martins Refuses to Watch Weepie

Martins Refuses to Watch Weepie

NEWCASTLE striker Obafemi Martins cannot even watch football on television because it makes him sad. 2 May 2009
Martins Matters to Magpies

Martins Matters to Magpies

Newcastle coach Iain Dowie insists Obafemi Martins is an integral part of the team as they battle against relegation from the Barclays Premier League. 16 Apr 2009
No Punishment for Sick Note Martins

No Punishment for Sick Note Martins

Newcastle manager Alan Shearer will not take disciplinary action against Obafemi Martins, despite doubts over the injury which forced his late withdrawal from the squad to face Stoke yesterday. 13 Apr 2009
Owen, Oba Can Be Double O Heaven

Owen, Oba Can Be Double O Heaven

ALAN Shearer will place his faith in strikers Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins as he attempts to drag Newcastle to safety. 6 Apr 2009
Kinnear Hoping For Striking Boost

Kinnear Hoping For Striking Boost

NEWCASTLE boss Joe Kinnear could welcome back Obafemi Martins, Mark Viduka and Alan Smith from injury for tomorrow's vital Barclays Premier league trip to West Brom. 7 Feb 2009
Give It to Kinnear Says Martins

Give It to Kinnear Says Martins

NEWCASTLE striker Obafemi Martins has called for Joe Kinnear to be handed the managerial reins at St James' Park on a full-time basis. 21 Nov 2008
Martins Backs Kinnear

Martins Backs Kinnear

Obafemi Martins hailed the impact of Newcastle's interim manager Joe Kinnear after the Nigeria striker scored both goals in the 2-0 defeat of Aston Villa. 4 Nov 2008
Compassionate Leave for Martins

Compassionate Leave for Martins

NEWCASTLE striker Obafemi Martins has been allowed to return to Nigeria on compassionate grounds following the death of his mother. 25 Jul 2008
Martins Tempted By Gunners Switch

Martins Tempted By Gunners Switch

NEWCASTLE striker Obafemi Martins has admitted he would find it hard to turn down Arsenal if they attempted to sign him. 5 Jul 2008
No Row With Martins - Keegan

No Row With Martins - Keegan

KEVIN Keegan insisted there would be no fall-out with Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins over his reaction to being substituted during the Barclays Premier League clash at Birmingham. 19 Mar 2008
Big Sam: All Quiet On Martins Front

Big Sam: All Quiet On Martins Front

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce insists he has had no approach for striker Obafemi Martins as speculation mounts over his future. 23 Aug 2007
Magpies Braced For Martins Bid

Magpies Braced For Martins Bid

NEWCASTLE were today bracing themselves for an approach for striker Obafemi Martins as speculation mounted that Manchester United could seek cover for Wayne Rooney. 22 Aug 2007
Martins: I'm Going Nowhere

Martins: I'm Going Nowhere

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has moved to end speculation over his future as team-mate Kieron Dyer heads for the exit. 28 Jul 2007
'Oba Should Fight Viduka For Place'

'Oba Should Fight Viduka For Place'

Former Newcastle striker Les Ferdinand has urged Obafemi Martins to stay on Tyneside and fight Mark Viduka for his place. 20 Jul 2007