Premier League - Stoke: We don't want Martins

Eurosport - Thu, 02 Jul 11:16:00 2009

Stoke chairman Peter Coates has dismissed speculation linking the club with a bid for Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins.

FOOTBALL 2008-2009 Premier League Newcastle Obafemi Martins - 0

The Potters have been linked with a number of strikers, West Ham's Dean Ashton being the main one, but Coates said Martins was not on their list.

"There's nothing in that one. We haven't had contact or discussions about him at all," he said.

"I don't know where the story has come from, but there is no substance to it."

Stoke have also been linked with a bid for West Ham defender James Collins and although Coates admitted an enquiry had been made - about the same time they asked about Ashton - talks had gone no further.

"I think Tony Pulis has had talks with West Ham about this and that, but nothing concrete," he told the Stoke Sentinel.

"There's nothing happening at the moment with regard to that player and there probably won't be."

PA Sport

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  1. cameron w.he joined newcastle did he not look where­ they are now so why not stoke they are still a premier­ league side unlike newcastle hahaha

    From nick j, on Thu 2 Jul 2:15PM

  2. Nobody wants most of the NUFC failures, aside from­ Steven Taylor and Bassong, they're nothing more­ than Championship players - perhaps they should all­ stay then (and bankrupt the club on their Premiership­ wages!)?

    From safcalsftm, on Thu 2 Jul 1:23PM

  3. snaith452
    I know exactly where you are coming from­ mate; but can you see Martins going to stoke of all­ places - no chance whatsoever!

    From cameron w, on Thu 2 Jul 12:57PM

  4. let's not rely on past glory.... but give the young­ NIGERIAN a chance if he will not deliver. bolton 4 life

    From David, on Thu 2 Jul 12:32PM

  5. dont kid yourself (cameron) martins is just a average­ player.doesnt score many. looses the ball to often.­ they keep saying arsenal are after him what a­ laugh.toon fan

    From cannybiz123, on Thu 2 Jul 11:48AM

  6. is it the credit crunch or what, no one seems­ interested in martins????
    ive always considered him a­ upper class striker. not amazing but better than stoke­ (in fairness)

    From matt, on Thu 2 Jul 11:44AM

  7. OBAGOAL WE LOVE YOU AND WE BELIVE THAT WHO MAKE YOU­ WHAT U ARE TODAY WILL GIVE YOU A NICE CLUB TO PLAY AND­ YOUR LUCK WILL SHINE AGAIN BUT YOU HAVE TO MOVE TO­ ASENAL SO THAT YOU WILL PLAY MORE THAN YOU DO HERE AND­ WE NIGERIANS DNOT LIKE STOKE IS A POOR CLUB AND YOU ARE­ A BIG PLAYER
    PROMISE FORM NIGERIA

    From Engr Charles, on Thu 2 Jul 11:27AM
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    As if Martins would join stoke - don't make ,me­ laugh!

    From cameron w, on Thu 2 Jul 11:20AM
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