Obertan A Success? He Thinks So!

25 May 2012 10:24
Gabriel Obertan has declared his first season at Newcastle a success - but also admitted to frustration at the injuries which held him back.

Obertan made 19 starts after joining from Manchester United last summer, and he still hasn't won over the Newcastle fans.

He covers a lot of ground, granted, but not usually with the ball!

Obertan: “For my first season, I’m quite happy.

"You always want more. I’ve played maybe 20 games and, compared to the two previous seasons, that’s a lot.

“I’m quite happy with it. I’m just a bit frustrated about the injuries, but that’s football.”

However, manager Alan Pardew wasn't quite as enthusiastic.

Pardew: “We have to be patient with him.

“He understands that he needs to threaten the goal a bit more, but his pace, trust me, makes the opposition go on the back foot.”

 

 

 

Source: FOOTYMAD