Did Toon Star 'Eat All The Pies'?
By Nu Mad
Updated Friday, 14th November 2008
Mick Quinn was the original Toon 'Pie Man', carrying more weight than a lorry load of pork scratchings. But can the same be said about Obafemi Martins?
OK, he made an arse of his back flip after scoring against Villa (and almost ended up ON his arse) ... but I'd love to see Quinny try it in his time at SJP.
He couldn't get off the ground!!!
Who says Martins is "enjoying too much social life"? Nigeria manager Shaibu Amodu ... and he has warned the striker that he needs to improve his physical and psychological fitness.
Amodu (talking to The Sun): "Martins needs a look at his psyche. I am worried about him.
"Obviously he's a good player but he needs to be prepared mentally to take up the challenges.
"His team have found themselves in a precarious situation and I think psychologically now he should be worried himself.
"I haven't had the opportunity to work with Martins closely because since I came back to the national team he has not been able to show up.
"His excuses have been injury but I think he is injury-prone. He needs to work more on his fitness.
"He's small in physique and plays in attack so he is prone to knocks.
"The only way you can keep playing at that level is to be very, very fit and to stay away from all the social vices.
"I'm not saying that is what's involved but it is a clear criteria if you want to stay at the top of your game all the time."
