Demba Ba

[Leif 6,006]

Really don't want him going to a league full of racist fans. Would be very saddening.

[zolayes 14,489]

Okay, at first these loans seemed ok but now its getting weird. Why the fuck would we loan out a 27-year old player ?

We're buying players for other teams.

and probably paying part of their wages

[DustinC 136]

FOR THE LOVE OF PETE SELL HIM! Shit, i'll mail the guy a case of syrup myself if he leaves willingly......

[Rambo 1,729]

It's ok, he's been given the lead role in a remake of Titanic...

Bulls shorts with a Clippers jersey? lol

[OneMoSalah 8,619]

When we were trying to sign Ba "what a great signing he will be", when we actually signed Ba "hes not good enough" haha how times change.

[Heisenberg 1,824]

If you want to be just, you dump Torres and let Demba Ba, because as a player Ba is way better than 8 PL goals Torres.But life isnt fair.

[Strike 6,989]

If he does leave, I'll remember him for this

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

If we sell him to Russia hope we make a profit of selling him maybe we should sell him for 10 mill then invest that as part of a new striker

[edenhazard17 281]

I can see this is happening, if Cavani comes.

[nachikethas 1,149]

seriously how many people are affecting with that el goal no scorico????

players,managers...

[Ollie 4,400]

I actually think Ba was always going to leave. We need to push the boat out and at least get one MASSIVE striker. With Torres, Ba and Lukaku we don't have that lethal striker at the peak of their prime. Lukaku is still young with no experience at a top team. Ba is a good striker but not what you'd call a superstar elite striker and Torres is not what he once was. We need a top class superstar striker at the peak of their prime. The only man that suits that now is Cavani. I think we'll go all out for him now. There aren't many more options unless we go for Zlatan.

[AndersonBLUE 819]

Would be sad to see him leave... I really rate him still.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

He just signed 6 months ago and still has 3 years on his contract. Why would he leave now?

[Ollie 4,400]

Not his choice. He's obviously not in Jose's plans. Things change with new managers. Can play with Eto'o (if he's still these).

[robsblubot 3,262]

He just signed 6 months ago and still has 3 years on his contract. Why would he leave now?

because he won't be playing much, especially if we sign a better striker, which is very likely. Even if we don't though, Lukaku needs matches and has the potential to be a hell lot better than Ba.

He may well choose confort and not move, but I doubt he will be happy not playing. He just isn't good enough for Chelsea and I thought buying him was a mistake back then. Could have gotten a younger player, perhaps even on loan.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

because he won't be playing much, especially if we sign a better striker, which is very likely. Even if we don't though, Lukaku needs matches and has the potential to be a hell lot better than Ba.

He may well choose confort and not move, but I doubt he will be happy not playing. He just isn't good enough for Chelsea and I thought buying him was a mistake back then. Could have gotten a younger player, perhaps even on loan.

Lukaku and Torres have a similar playing style. They both like to play on the counter and run at defenders. Ba on the other hand is our only target man and our best striker at hold up play. He gives Jose a different tactical option. I think he will get playing time, especially against weaker teams that park the bus.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Anzhi have denied any interest. Or, it could be just us saying fuck off now since Cavani isn't happening. Either way, looks like he's staying. Nothing wrong with it as he's a cheap backup anyways.

[robsblubot 3,262]

Lukaku and Torres have a similar playing style. They both like to play on the counter and run at defenders. Ba on the other hand is our only target man and our best striker at hold up play. He gives Jose a different tactical option. I think he will get playing time, especially against weaker teams that park the bus.

Disagree. Ba is a mediocre player with little mobility and poor technique. Yes, he can play target man, but that's a striker for smaller sides. Andy Carroll can do that too.

I just don't see us winning anything by starting a player like Demba Ba in many matches.