aussiemag Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I've figured it out. Demba is reportedly on low base wage but highly incentivised with appearance and goal bonuses, so his goals were getting expensive Ashley told Pardew to play him as a winger and save the money No, Del boy has stated in a recent interview that the club no longer offer goal incentives for strikers because all Obafemi Martins wanted to do was score form teh halfway line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I can't believe some of the over reaction in this thread. Demba Ba has played well this season and he's one of the main reasons that we are where we are. Things didn't work for him today, the same thing could be said of just about every single player who started for us. He hasn't scored for a while but he's been one of the reasons that we've done well since his return from Africa because he's been asked to play a different roll and apart from not scoring he's carried out that roll well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Much improved and unlucky not to score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Just waiting for a bounce and then the floodgates will open again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Really hope he gets one at the weekend; 'Demba's scored 17...' would have the place bouncing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Shame he didn't score from that corner like but he was much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I do feel sorry for him, it's easy to forget how magnificent he was in the opening 20 matches for us. Cisse's second tonight reminded me of Demba's free kick against West Brom, oozing confidence and a striker in his peak. Much improved tonight from the original Demba though, good performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I am sure he is fine, he is playing well and we are scoring goals. No need for this 'hope he score xxxx' stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I am sure he is fine, he is playing well and we are scoring goals. No need for this 'hope he score xxxx' stuff. aye, the touch seemed back tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 St James' will take off if he nets on Sunday like, it seems close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Great shift tonight. He will score another goal before the season's over, I'm confident about that but I did say he would get to 19 this season, don't think that'll happen now. If he scores (the winner) on Sunday, the atmosphere will be epic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 "We aim to get a win, not for United, not against City but for us." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 His reaction when he hit the bar was class. Was like he didn't know what more he has to do to score but took it in good humour Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Another game without scoring, he must be getting a bit narked now like - hitting the bar and he had 2 good shots well saved by Cech - but as long as the team wins it's all pretty much irrelevant, but he deserves a few more for what he's done for us this season. He's getting closer after a barren spell so get your money on a hat-trick against City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 He looked good last night, gutted for him when he hit the bar, and that one that Cech pushed out. Really hope he gets a goal before the end of the season, would be amazing to see that celebration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Would love for Demba to hit a winner against Man City, clearly needs a goal and will be a big weight of his shoulders, thankfully his pal has made the weight more bearable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 He looked better but not as good as earlier in the season. Still not reading his teamates as well as he used to. Put in a strong performance though. Used his body well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Feel a bit sorry for him now but he seems happy still. Unbelievably unlucky last night! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Will get the 1st goal vs City Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 He was unlucky not to score yesterday and was a nuisance. Getting a little worried about his general play at times though. We move the ball forward pretty quickly when we attack these days and I can't help but feel like he's the last person I want on the ball whilst we're going forward. Maybe it's confidence/form but his passing often seems slow and laboured, and his decision making seems strange at times or takes too long to actually make a decision. Maybe he's thinking about things too much as he needs a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Just seen this. Haven;t seen it mentioned alsewhere... http://api.ning.com/files/bjxn2UxCkIggZ6XvYcfQDzsiXHsAaYh9tpbKhYHzU19fKWr6laVLI8JVOislBv9n0xFtW1cJmSBPCcR97liNcYExToglQb4A/dembabatweet.JPG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Said in his interview he did alongside Cisse that we will try to win on Sunday but for us not for Man United. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Quotes from the Sun. He revealed: “Nobody has said they are not counting on being without me next season. “The rumours about me leaving have no basis. “I have never said I want to leave. I love the Newcastle fans. “Since the day I arrived they have shown me nothing but support, so why would I walk away from that?” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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