oldtype Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I try to convince myself otherwise but common sense indicates that he's gone in the summer if we don't actually finish fourth. With his current numbers the "top teams" wouldn't leave him alone even if he didn't have a release clause. With his release clause? We've probably got a pile of bids stacked up in front of the fax machine already. Suppose it's best not to dwell on it and just enjoy what we have while we have it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Yeah I keep wondering though just how big a deal his knees really are if our own thrice-cursed medical staff can keep him operational. Those "big teams" might see it as much less of a gamble now. Who knows. Happy he's here, hope he stays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Yeah I keep wondering though just how big a deal his knees really are if our own thrice-cursed medical staff can keep him operational. Those "big teams" might see it as much less of a gamble now. Who knows. Happy he's here, hope he stays. I thought it wasn't so much an on going injury thing as much as if he sustains certain injuries to his knee he is unlikely to recover the way most others would. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest H09 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 is that a cousin of his? Huh? nba is similar to the second name Ba. It makes no sense, I think I'll hide now I laughed. *hugs* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Yeah I keep wondering though just how big a deal his knees really are if our own thrice-cursed medical staff can keep him operational. Those "big teams" might see it as much less of a gamble now. Who knows. Happy he's here, hope he stays. I thought it wasn't so much an on going injury thing as much as if he sustains certain injuries to his knee he is unlikely to recover the way most others would. I'm going off Pardews comments a while back about the club having to "manage his knees" (or something similar) which lead me to believe it's like - though obviously nowhere near as bad - Kings situation at Spurs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I try to convince myself otherwise but common sense indicates that he's gone in the summer if we don't actually finish fourth. With his current numbers the "top teams" wouldn't leave him alone even if he didn't have a release clause. With his release clause? We've probably got a pile of bids stacked up in front of the fax machine already. Suppose it's best not to dwell on it and just enjoy what we have while we have it. can't believe clubs still use fax machines for conducting business. Usually always hear of failed late signings in transfer windows because of fax problems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 For me he should be vice captain very much alpha male who can ooze with confidence. Staying here long like Shola shoudnt be a requirment to be captain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Pardew has hidden the fax machine in a cupboard too narrow for Ashley to enter and drool over the offered prices Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I wish people would stop worrying about the summer and enjoy what we've got and how well we're doing now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Quite interesting reading around the page 90 mark of this thread after he'd started the season poorly. He's pretty much unanimously rated now, such is the turnaround. Purposely kept away from this thread after his first couple of games, because I knew people where going to knee-jerk and our sensible posters would have to defend him. He was poor in his first couple of games, but I never doubted him for a second, but I never thought he would be this good either. 16 goals in his last 17 games for us or something isn't it? That is nothing short of incredible. Yeah, I can't recall posting much on him at the time, but I certainly remember hoping his poor displays where down to Ramadam, and I didn't expect for a second he would be anywhere near as good as he's been. I also saw a comment from Sewelly (I think), when we were linked with him saying that he'd heard he was something along the lines of a "massive egotistical cunt, prone to causing unrest". Amazing what rumor and hearsay can generate, as he seems about as far from that ilk as you will get in a modern footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I wish people would stop worrying about the summer and enjoy what we've got and how well we're doing now. I don't know why people are worrying anyway, he came to a mid table club who are pushing for Europe so other than CL football, we're offering him more than most clubs can. He's got as much of a chance to do something here as he has at most other clubs. He's settled here, the fans worship him and seems to be loving his football so he has no reason at this time to want anything more than he's getting. I'm sure he was living out of a hotel while playing for West Ham but has found a house here, he's settled in well and I can't see him wanting to go anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I wish people would stop worrying about the summer and enjoy what we've got and how well we're doing now. Indeed. If the worst happens and he goes he'll still have been a fantastic signing, and our recruitment policy's pretty fucking good at the minute. That said, i'd be really sad to see him play for someone else now and you just know we'd have to watch Shola piss about for another year. Demba Ba's making me fucking bi-polar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I wish people would stop worrying about the summer and enjoy what we've got and how well we're doing now. So true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I think it would take a big offer to take him but who in this league could afford him. It seems Liverpool have spent enough for the moment and want some return from Dalglish. Man Utd are one of the sides who might be tempted but they would have to sell Berbatov first. Chelsea want to get something out of Torress and are looking to the future. Arsenal, no chance. Do Spurs have money? They certainly aren't spending big, finishing in the top four might help. Man City can buy anyone, we just have to hope they don't fancy Ba. There's always a worry but its not the cash rich league it used to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I think it would take a big offer to take him but who in this league could afford him. It seems Liverpool have spent enough for the moment and want some return from Dalglish. Man Utd are one of the sides who might be tempted but they would have to sell Berbatov first. Chelsea want to get something out of Torress and are looking to the future. Arsenal, no chance. Do Spurs have money? They certainly aren't spending big, finishing in the top four might help. Man City can buy anyone, we just have to hope they don't fancy Ba. There's always a worry but its not the cash rich league it used to be. if its only £7m I imagine all of those teams would find the money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I wish people would stop worrying about the summer and enjoy what we've got and how well we're doing now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportnet Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 @dembabafoot Demba Ba If i have to bet, i'll put money miami. But i love the 2012 l.a clippers 48 seconds ago aye griffin and jordan are monsters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Agree with most of that STM except with Chelsea. I think they'll sell Torres in the summer (back to Madrid or PSG possibly?) and may be in for Ba as Drogba is, I think, gone in the summer too. Sturridge looks good and I wish we had been in for him but relying on him and Lukaku to deliver week in week out at this point would be mad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 @dembabafoot Demba Ba If i have to bet, i'll put money miami. But i love the 2012 l.a clippers 48 seconds ago It just became my life mission to convert him to a Timberwolves fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 If I was a Senegal fan, I'd be fuming tbh. Just saw this: Darren Tulett @1DarrenTulett Senegalese on form back in their leagues: Demba Ba, Papiss Cisse, Moussa Sow, Souleymane Diawara and Dame N'Doye all scored this weekend! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Ouch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Think they sent texts round each other simply with ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Demba Scored 16 Since Ramadan - He Just Can't Get Enough (Demba Ba Newcastle fans song) This song is getting stupidly long Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Didn't he say in the famous syrup interview he'd have a special celebration for his 19th goal? Good chance that could come against the Mackems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Demba Scored 16 Since Ramadan - He Just Can't Get Enough (Demba Ba Newcastle fans song) This song is getting stupidly long Becoming more of a chore than a chant! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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