Demba Ba Quotes

Demba Ba

Profession : Footballer

Birth : May 25, 1985

I'm happy for the move to Chelsea from Newcastle and I did what I had to do with the time I was given.

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Eden Hazard is one of my close friends and Branislav Ivanovic I like.

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If I play well, I'll deserve to play. If I don't perform, it will be my fault.

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I have always worked hard to deserve what I have.

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I always back myself to do well.

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I enjoyed my time at West ham, scored a few goals there but was bitterly disappointed when we were relegated.

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Alan Pardew is a very good coach and is doing very well at Newcastle. He is very thorough in his preparation for games and makes sure we all know our roles on the pitch.

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I have faith in my ability to score, and also create goals for others too.

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I'm not a Steven Gerrard supporter.

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I'm not a Liverpool supporter.

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If a defender has the ball and turns, we start pressing the goalkeeper before he passes back because if they make a mistake, it is a chance.

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English people have a great sense of humour.

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My behaviour in the past wasn't too bad. But let's say it was not in keeping with the Islamic faith's demands. Nightclubs, for example. People tell me it's not a big deal if I go to them - but I don't do it any more.

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Sometimes people have a Plan A and a Plan B. But, as far as I'm concerned, I have just had a Plan A.

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I have never doubted that I would succeed from the moment I first began playing football.

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My former agent introduced me to darts by saying it was a game that would be a lot of fun. He knew I had to concentrate on hitting three 20s or a double or a treble - as this is a target you must achieve. Your mind is focused on accuracy. And it's the same in football, where I must strike the ball just to the right or left of a post.

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When I joined Newcastle, at the beginning it was difficult. During pre-season, there was no Ramadan and I also didn't score then. So it's a myth. It was about getting into the team, knowing the players better and how they play. My team-mates also have to understand how I play and move.

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I've played football since I was seven - but loved basketball. Cire, who is one of six brothers, always played in the top two divisions in France. At the age of 15, I started having football trials. And, when I compared myself to other players, I thought, 'why them and not me?'

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I'd always loved English football.

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It doesn't matter what you have, as long as you're happy with the people you are with.

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