Magpie Martins relishing filling Shearer’s shirt

NEWCASTLE new boy Obafemi Martins revealed yesterday he met Alan Shearer before taking on the famous number nine shirt.

Sat, 26 Aug, 2006 - 01:00

The 21-year-old was introduced to Shearer before Thursday night’s UEFA Cup clash with Ventspils and admitted he is excited at the challenge of becoming a hit with the United fans.

Martins said: “I am very happy to be in Newcastle and I am happy that Glenn Roeder believed in me.

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