Martins says that he is proud to be playing for Newcastle

Newcastle United striker Obafemi Martins says that one of the reasons that he is happy at the club is the attitude of the supporters.

"For the fact that they love me, I have to share the love as well, I have to love them back. They love me for the job I'm doing," Martins told BBC Sport.

"No matter how Newcastle's doing you have to still love the team, you have to try and help.

"I'm happy here and I'm proud that I'm playing for Newcastle."

With the club above the bottom three only on goal difference, Martins has been urged by many of his compatriots to move to a more successful club.

"A lot of my fans in Nigeria say 'you have to go to Arsenal' or this or that," he told the BBC World Service's African Sport programme Fast Track.

"I understand what they feel, because Newcastle's not doing good, but for me, I'm happy here and I need to play football."

"I always say that they're among the best fans ever, people in Newcastle are really good people."

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