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Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez attacks Birmingham City over Charles N'Zogbia pursuit
Latics boss claims latest bid is less than previous one...
26 Aug 2010 14:49:00
By Kevin Emery
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has poured scorn on Birmingham City's latest bid for Charles N'Zogbia, claiming it is less than their previous bid for the winger.
The Spaniard also criticised their rivals for going public with their offer and says that N'Zogbia has had his head turned.
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish confirmed on Wednesday that the club had made a fresh bid to try and sign the France international before the close of the transfer window.
Martinez told Sky Sports News: "We had a couple of offers in May and now the offer is less than the one we had in May and then they come publicly in the press.
"It doesn't look serious to me. The valuation is very clear. If the team matches it he can speak with them. Until that happens he is a Wigan Athletic player.
"The transfer window brings you that distraction, but when you get other managers talking about your players, that is really disappointing - to unsettle players and the press with no substance behind it."
The Wigan boss also said that the saga has been weighing heavily on his star winger's mind and criticised the transfer window.
He added: "Players are human beings and Charles has had to deal with a lot of things and the transfer window doesn't help players to be human beings.
"He hasn't done anything wrong. He is still a Wigan Athletic player and he has been perfect in his attitude. We won't punish him because a third party wants to speak out to the press."
"Charles has had a difficult few days and it is our fault. We should not allow the transfer window to be open when the competition is ongoing.
"I don't think it is respectful to the league or the fans and it needs to be considered by the authorities."
N'Zogbia was left out of the squad for the opening day defeat against Blackpool after Martinez said his mind was not focused, but he was back for the 6-0 defeat to Chelsea.
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The Spaniard also criticised their rivals for going public with their offer and says that N'Zogbia has had his head turned.
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish confirmed on Wednesday that the club had made a fresh bid to try and sign the France international before the close of the transfer window.
Martinez told Sky Sports News: "We had a couple of offers in May and now the offer is less than the one we had in May and then they come publicly in the press.
"It doesn't look serious to me. The valuation is very clear. If the team matches it he can speak with them. Until that happens he is a Wigan Athletic player.
"The transfer window brings you that distraction, but when you get other managers talking about your players, that is really disappointing - to unsettle players and the press with no substance behind it."
The Wigan boss also said that the saga has been weighing heavily on his star winger's mind and criticised the transfer window.
He added: "Players are human beings and Charles has had to deal with a lot of things and the transfer window doesn't help players to be human beings.
"He hasn't done anything wrong. He is still a Wigan Athletic player and he has been perfect in his attitude. We won't punish him because a third party wants to speak out to the press."
"Charles has had a difficult few days and it is our fault. We should not allow the transfer window to be open when the competition is ongoing.
"I don't think it is respectful to the league or the fans and it needs to be considered by the authorities."
N'Zogbia was left out of the squad for the opening day defeat against Blackpool after Martinez said his mind was not focused, but he was back for the 6-0 defeat to Chelsea.
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