Football: Let's Get Physical ; I Won't Be Left in Shade by Premier Big Guns - Martin

Sunday Mercury › October 04, 2004

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ALBION'S former record signing Martin Albrechtsen is determined to cope with the physical edge of the Premiership - after revealing his nickname is Action Man!

Albrechtsen, who cost the Baggies pounds 2.5 million when he switched from Danish side FC Copenhagen during the summer, was renowned in his homeland for being a rock-solid defender who hardly ever got pushed off the ball.

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Football: Let's Get Physical ; I Won't Be Left in Shade by Premier Big Guns - Martin

The Dane, who suffered a punctured lung 18 months ago, was dubbed Action Man by fans because of his impressive physique. However, the 24-year-old admits even he was shocked at first by the rough and tumble of life in England's top flig...

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