Newcastle United striker Obafemi Martins has urged the club to stick with manager Joe Kinnear.

"Joe should get the job permanently because stability and support are what the club needs," Martins told The Sun.

"We have a manager who does not seek the glamour of handling a Premier League club, he does his own thing the best way he can and so far we are just having fun.

"The club should stick with him."

Kinnear has sparked controversy since taking over in September with his no- nonsense approach, including his infamous foul-mouthed tirade at reporters.

Martins said: "Joe has a soft mind outside football but the fire of the game burns inside him and you can tell from the way he speaks.

"I don't mind that he swears. Every manager has his style so you could call that the Joe Kinnear way.

"What you hear is a passionate man. As long as it works for Newcastle, the fans and players don't care what the rest of the world thinks."