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Swindon Town extend Chris Martin loan spell
     

Swindon Town extend the loan of striker Chris Martin from Premier League club Norwich City for a further 28 days.
     

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20937211
     

I can't see what the fuss is about and was not bothered if he signed or not, I've not yet seen anything special from him, and after the last two games would of rather had Benson as cover and Story as an inpact sub rather then play the waiting game of Martin trying to end his goal dought, but each to their own.

Quite a few strikers are slow starters at clubs. he's done it elsewhere and hopefully, given a bit more time, he'll do it here as well.

From what I saw saturday, I'm with PDC, once he gets one he'll get a fair few.

His all round play his decent he's only lacked goals so far but we haven't missed that recently as Williams and Collins form has been excellent.

Given Storey is injured and Benson is probably leaving (loan or perm) its good to have some back up. I said in a thread earlier that I was impressed with the way he was talking about wanting to stay and put right "unfinished business".

Also though not that impresive now a fit and raring to go Martin would score goals in the Championship easily in my opinion....he has a bit of class about him.
My only gripe is that he arrived very unfit and we have been lucky others have stepped up to the mark because lets face it if we had lost our last four then he would be walking back to Norfolk as we speak.

Impressed me a lot when he came on saturday... Good quality with both feet, strong, intelligent... It's cliche, but if he scores one he will get more.

He will score Saturday and get booked celebrating with the Town fans.........just see it. :D

Personally I'm happy he's signed and still here...just needs that goal and he'll score for fun!!!

I've been thinking of past loans and I can't ever remember such hype over a loan player (with people trying to raise money on twitter to re-sign him etc) who has been avarage since he has been here, and has not scored in 9 months, shades of Magera so far with unjustified hype based on past successes.

The reason for hype is usually based on past successes. It's life! Not sure there's been much "hype" on here though. Just seems to be some sensible fans being able to see a class/decent player past his current lack of goals.

PDC said he would pay from his own pocket to keep Martins (and others) at STFC. That's where the hype started.

bollocks, despite being half a foot shorter he won more headers on his debut than magera did in his whole stfc career. I'm in the martin is decent camp.

If anything I'd say there has been more 'hype' about Hollands and Bostock than Martin. Pretty sure Morshead asked around on twitter and i didnt see anyone say out of the three they wanted to keep Martin.

From what i've heard from those who attended the last few games he sounds like he will come decent and he has previous of scoring over 20 goals in this league. Not many teams can boast players who have the ability to do that. Plus he is a different type of player to Williams/Collins which can only be good to have variety

Martins seems to be the striker that brings others into the game, seems to have a decent strike on him but I would like to have seen this more frequent. Seems to lack a bit of pace but I don't think that's his game. Definitely seen him shed the weight since he has been with us. Overall glad to see him stay as I think pdc is gonna get the best out of him which I don't think we have yet seen.

Reckon Paolo has half an eye on next season in the Championship and is keeping Martin sweet so he signs in the summer.

He's played the best part of 100 games in the top two leagues which is a lot for someone who is 24 and deemed surplus to requirements (at Norwich). Sure Paolo will get a lot more out of him given the time.

He looked quality on Saturday.

He looked quality even when he was fat. The has some serious ability and I'm absolutely astounded someone can't see it.

Hasn't looked head and shoulders above anyone else to me Benzel. Not saying he won't be an asset, just how I have seen it.

Sorry Batch I'm with Benzel on this. Martin is quality at this level, very glad he has re-signed.

Think he's got better with every game, was worried he struggled to win many aerial balls but his all-round game was excellent against Carlisle. He, like Roberts, probably deserved a goal for his performance.

I'm glad he's re-signed, I think he will be quality and wouldn't be surprised if he scores shed loads at some point. I just ain't seen it yet myself.

Could not hit a cows arse with a banjo, a bit like when Parkin left Swindon.

Moore may have his chance with Chris Martin now...hope he doesn't suddenly find his form at a L1 rival...

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11719/8475917/Moore-in-the-hunt-for-strikers

So we spend loads of time and money getting him fit for a promotion rival to benefit? Lovely stuff :)