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Birmingham striker Martins surprised by visa delays

Birmingham City signing Obafemi Martins admits visa delays did have him concerned.

The Nigeria striker made his debut in victory over Stoke City.

He said: ""I thought it would be a day or two. When I was at Inter Milan, I got it in a day but everything has changed now.

"The British Embassy, they change everything, they have changed the system.

"It was not a worry because they said they were going to give it me. It was just a delay.

"It took a few days but I'm glad to be here now and I want to score goals for Birmingham and help them climb the table."

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