Oba Martins has found the net 6 times this season, and his terrific goal last week after 87 minutes, against Wigan, should have really given Newcastle all 3 points. Oba Martins - will he start today? But it may be that Martins may be left out of the team today, if Michael Owen is given a start, [.. Click to continue reading...

Oba Martins would be quite happy if Newcastle gave the job to Joe Kinnear full time. Oba Martins - happy if Joe was permanent manager Martins told The Sun today: "Joe should get the job permanently because stability and support are what the club needs," "We have a manager who does not seek the glamor of handling a [. Click to continue reading...

It seems like Joe Kinnear is still unsure of whether to include Michael Owen in the starting line-up at Chelsea on Saturday. Joe Kinnear - will he again start Owen on bench? Joe talked at length about this to the Newcastle journal this morning: "We have got three excellent strikers available for the trip to Chelsea and I've [. Click to continue reading...

Nigeria manager Shaibu Amodu has criticized Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins today, and it's not for the first time. Oba Martins - unfair criticism from Nigeria manager Martins has in fact played quite well for Newcastle this season, scoring 5 goals during a difficult time for the club and the players. Click to continue reading...

Joe Kinnear has now put together successive home wins for a team that was on its knees when he took over just over 5 weeks ago. Joe Kinnear - too hoarse to be interviewed after the game Joe's record at Newcastle is 8 points from 5 games, with 2 wins 2 draws, and a single defeat, although [...] Click to continue reading...

In a game in which Newcastle seemed to come of age, two second half goals by the great Oba Martins was enough to give Newcastle all 3 points against a good Aston Villa side. Newcastle are now in 14 th position in the league, up a cool 6 places, and just ahead of old foe [...] Click to continue reading...

Oba lost his mother in pre-season due to a tragic accident, and then after that he's been out injured for quite a while. Oba Martins - difficult start to the year Oba said today: "Yes it has been difficult for me. I was injured, and then almost straight after recovering, got injured again." "To score my first goal against [. Click to continue reading...

Nigeria Coach Shuaibu Amodu has named three uncapped players for the trip to South America – Solomon Okoronkwo, Oluwafemi Ajilore and Elderson Echiejile. Oba Martins - misses long trip to Columbia (good) Okoronkwo and Ajilore were part of the team that played in the Olympic final of the football event at Beijing. Click to continue reading...

Last night's second Newcastle goal was Martins' second goal of the season, and he admitted that Newcastle's troubled season so far, can only continue to improve. Oba Martins - The striker told the Evening Chronicle: "It has been difficult." "The big hurdle was getting three points and turning the corner, and we are happy to have done that. Click to continue reading...

Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear has told Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins to become more selfish as Oba tries to hit the goals trail again. Oba Martins - after scoring a Newcastle United goal Oba Martins has scored just one goal so far this campaign and since Michael Owen is out right now we need Oba and Shola to [. Click to continue reading...

Newcastle trained yesterday with both interim manager Joe Kinnear and coach Chris Hughton looking on to see which players would be ready for tonight's crucial game against Manchester City. Oba Martins - will start tonight Kinnear told the Evening Chronicle today: "Oba Martins is way ahead of what was his scheduled return following his knee injury. Click to continue reading...

Joe expects Oba to put some spark into the Newcastle United's season as he nears a return to action from his knee injury. Oba Martins - ready to spark Newcastle's season? The Nigerian has been out since suffering a knee injury during last month's Carling Cup defeat with Spurs, but he is now back in training and [. Click to continue reading...

The Sunday Sun is reporting that Oba Martins is set to give Newcastle United a huge boost. Oba Martins - our favorite shot of Oba - yes he just scored The 23 year-old Nigerian striker had been ruled out until mid-November with the knee injury he picked up against Tottenham.  And only last week [. Click to continue reading...

Joe Kinnear talked about our 23 year-old Nigerian striker Oba Martins today, and it looks like Oba will be out another 4 weeks. Oba Martins - could return at Fulham on November 9th On Martins, Kinnear talked to the Evening Chronicle today: "He had good contacts in his days with Inter Milan and he has been to Italy [. Click to continue reading...

Newcastle United actually recieved some good news this morning from Caretaker boss Chris Hughton. Oba Martins - ready to start Wednesday The squad has been handed a major fitness boost ahead of Wednesday's Carling Cup clash against Spurs,  with the good news that Oba Martins will be in the squad for the game. Click to continue reading...

Oba Martins has said that the uncertainty at Newcastle is already forcing a lot of the players at the club to reconsider their futures on Tyneside. Oba Martins - fans loved and admired Kevin Newcastle are currently without a manager and owner Mike Ashley has said he will seek a buyer for the club, but until that [. Click to continue reading...

Newcastle's injury worries are mounting, and with both Joey Barton and Danny Guthrie suspended, our small squad is currently being tested to the limit, so early in the season. Alan Smith - now out for 3 months There was some surprising news that Alan Smith will be out for up to 3 months with an Achilles tendon [. Click to continue reading...

In one of the more intriguing contests of the weekend, Arsenal are looking to rebound from a lackluster start to the season. The Gunners struggled to defeat West Brom by a single goal in their opening match and then lost to Fulham at Craven Cottage last week.

Newcastle, meanwhile, are enjoying a fine start to the 2008-09 campaign.

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Newcastle's Oba Martins has been ruled out of tomorrow's Carling Cup tie at Coventry – although the news may be a little better on Irishman Damien Duff. Oba Martins - groin strain will keep him our 2-3 weeks It looks like Martins' groin strain could keep him out for a couple of weeks, so it's not as [. Click to continue reading...

One of the pleasing things to us since Kevin Keegan arrived on the scene is the way he has moved Oba Martins up from being a glorified substitute to being a starter at the club. Oba Martins - Keegan loves the guy - so do we! SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Keegan Loves Oba – Just Loves Him", url: "http://nufcblog. Click to continue reading...

One of Newcastle fans' favorite players Obafemi Martins has thanked the Toon Army for their support following the death of his mother last month. Oba Martins - Newcastle fans make him happy SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Martins - Newcastle Fans Cheer Me Up And Make Me Happy", url: "http://nufcblog.com/2008/08/19/newcastle-news/martins-newcastle-fans-cheer-me-up-and-make-me-happy/" }); Click to continue reading...

Soccerword's Premiership Team of the Week - 01

Goalkeeper: Shay Given, Newcastle

Defenders: Jose Bosingwa (Chelsea), Vedran Corlucka (Man City), Andre Ooijer (Blackburn), David Wheater (Middlesbrough)

Midfielders: Mikel Arteta (Everton), Deco (Chelsea), Jonas Gutierrez (Newcastle), Samir Nasri (Arsenal)

Strikers: Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa), Dean Ashton (West Ham)

Honorable Mention: Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Bacary Sagna (Arsenal), Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), David Dunn (Blackburn), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Julian Faubert (West Ham), Darren Fletcher (Man United), Obafemi Martins (Newcastle), Fernando Torres (Liverpool)

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Oba Martins has today given Kevin Keegan a huge boost before the clash at Old Trafford on Sunday when he yesterday flew back onto Tyneside, declaring himself available for selection for our first game of the season. Oba Martins - says he's fit for Sunday Click to continue reading...

Two pieces of good news today for Newcastle fans, Coloccini has finally signed a 5 year deal at the club, and the registration for Jonas Gutierrez has come through. Jonas Gutierrez - registration received from FIFA Click to continue reading...

Bad news today regarding Oba Martins, as it looks almost certain that he will now miss the opening game at Old Trafford. Oba Martins - knee injury still troubling him Click to continue reading...

Part 7 of Premiership Talk's season preview features Newcastle United and Portsmouth.

Newcastle
Best Case: 8th place. Kevin Keegan has a solid squad at his disposal, and this has been the case at St. James' Park for some time now. For some reason, though, it has never come off just right for the club and they have constantly languished behind their rivals in the table. Click to continue reading...

Part 7 of Premiership Talk's season preview features Newcastle United and Portsmouth.

Newcastle
Best Case: 8th place. Kevin Keegan has a solid squad at his disposal, and this has been the case at St. James' Park for some time now. For some reason, though, it has never come off just right for the club and they have constantly languished behind their rivals in the table. Click to continue reading...

We are short of strikers and now it could be that captain Michael Owen will miss the start of the season with injury. Michael Owen - may not be fit enough for Old Trafford Click to continue reading...

Oba Martins has said he has lost his inspiration after the tragic death of his mother. Oba Martins - lost the inspiration of his mother Click to continue reading...

Kevin Keegan has rightly praised Oba Martins today for his fantastic attitude. Oba Martins - has a tremendous attitude Click to continue reading...

We had thought we were in  good shape with injuries yesterday but things are not looking as good this morning.  Abdoulaye Faye - has picked up calf injury Click to continue reading...

Good news today as our popular Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins has rejoined the squad for the Mallorca Summer Cup following the death of his mother. Oba Martins - has now rejoined Newcastle squad in Spain Click to continue reading...

The People newspaper is reporting today that Oba Martins will hand Kevin Keegan a much needed boost.  Oba Martins - will return well before the start of the season Click to continue reading...

Kevin Keegan seemed to be quite satisfied with the workout the Newcastle team got this afternoon at Doncaster. Kevin Keegan - quite satisfied with the game today Click to continue reading...

More bad news is now coming through on the death of Oba Martins' mother. Kevin Keegan - has told Oba to take all the time he needs Click to continue reading...