Obafemi Martins: "I couldn't wait until the transfer window closed.
Toon Striker 'I'm Pleased It's Over'!
"People have been saying a lot of things - that I want to go or I want to stay.
"The fans have been saying 'Oba, don't go', or 'why go to Arsenal?'. I thought 'that's not true!' It's not good for you as a player.
"I want to stay a Newcastle player 100 per cent. I'm very happy at Newcastle, and I couldn't wait for Friday.
"I know the fans love me, and I like scoring goals for them."