Demba Ba
Five possible destinations for Charlie Austin
Sports Mole looks at some of the potential destinations for Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin during this summer's transfer window.
Jul 5, 12:01
Eidur Gudjohnsen signs for Chinese club Shijiazhuang Ever Bright
Former Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen signs for Chinese side Shijiazhuang Ever Bright after his Bolton Wanderers contract expired.
Jul 3, 12:27
Report: West Bromwich Albion make Charlie Austin enquiry
West Bromwich Albion reportedly make an approach to Queens Park Rangers for striker Charlie Austin.
Jun 30, 10:34
Report: Demba Ba chooses Shanghai Shenhua over West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion were reportedly rejected by striker Demba Ba, who elected to sign for Shanghai Shenhua.
Jun 29, 02:45
Shanghai Shenhua sign Demba Ba
Former Newcastle United and Chelsea striker Demba Ba joins Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua from Besiktas.
Jun 28, 12:12
West Bromwich Albion 'discuss possible move for Demba Ba'
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis reportedly tries to persuade chairman Jeremy Peace to let him make a move for Besiktas striker Demba Ba.
Jun 27, 19:25
West Bromwich Albion to make lucrative offer to Demba Ba?
West Bromwich Albion are interested in signing Besiktas striker Demba Ba, according to a report.
Jun 24, 08:56
Steven Gerrard: 'Chelsea stumble will always haunt me'
Former Liverpool star Steven Gerrard admits that his infamous stumble against Chelsea will always haunt him.
Jun 24, 01:14
Report: Besiktas express interest in Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli
Besiktas express an interest in signing Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli once the sale of Demba Ba to West Bromwich Albion goes through, according to reports.
Jun 20, 16:23
On this day: Jay Jay Okocha moves to Bolton Wanderers
Thirteen years ago today, Nigerian playmaker Jay Jay Okocha moved to Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer.
Jun 18, 08:00
Report: West Bromwich Albion target Demba Ba, Matt Phillips
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis is keen to sign Besiktas striker Demba Ba and Queens Park Rangers winger Matt Phillips, according to reports.
Jun 18, 02:36
Demba Ba: 'Slaven Bilic is good choice for West Ham United'
Besiktas striker Demba Ba tips Slaven Bilic to succeed Sam Allardyce as West Ham United boss.
May 27, 11:58
Steven Gerrard plays down standing ovation
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard plays down receiving a standing ovation from the Chelsea fans during his side's 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
May 10, 18:46
Eden Hazard selects Didier Drogba, Gervinho, Demba Ba in 'fantasy dream team'
Eden Hazard selects Juan Mata, Demba Ba, Gervinho, Didier Drogba and Thibaut Courtois as part of his fantasy five-a-side team.
Apr 2, 06:55
Demba Ba: 'Besiktas supporters to blame for Europa League exit'
Besiktas striker Demba Ba believes that fans of the Turkish side "should have supported us better" during last night's 3-1 home reverse against Club Brugge.
Mar 20, 06:14
Demba Ba keen to make return to international action
Besiktas striker Demba Ba says that he 'loves serving his country' and would be open to making a return to international action with Senegal in the near future.
Mar 15, 13:02
Tom de Sutter, Lior Refaelov score to give Club Brugge victory over Besiktas
Club Brugge come from behind to defeat Besiktas 2-1 in the Europa League round of 16.
Mar 12, 19:53
Preview: Chelsea vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Sports Mole looks ahead to the second leg of Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last-16 clash
Mar 9, 15:30
Liverpool eliminated by Besiktas on penalties
Liverpool are knocked out of the Europa League by Besiktas following a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat in the second leg of their last-32 encounter at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium.
Feb 26, 20:44
Half-Time Report: Liverpool, Besiktas goalless at the break
Liverpool and Besiktas play out a goalless first half in the second leg of their last-32 Europa League tie at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium
Feb 26, 18:46
Live Commentary: Besiktas (1)1-0(1) Liverpool (Besiktas win 5-4 on penalties) - as it happened
Relive Besiktas's penalty shootout victory over Liverpool as the Turkish outfit send the Reds crashing out of the Europa League at the Ataturk Stadium.
Feb 26, 17:30
Team News: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli, Daniel Sturridge to start in Besiktas clash
Mario Balotelli and Daniel Sturridge start for Liverpool in tonight's Europa League last-32 second leg against Besiktas in Turkey.
Feb 26, 16:53
Late Mario Balotelli penalty downs stubborn Besiktas
Liverpool beat Besiktas 1-0 in their first-leg round-of-32 Europa League tie thanks to a late Mario Balotelli penalty.
Feb 19, 21:56
Half-Time Report: Stubborn Besiktas holding Liverpool
Besiktas earn a 0-0 half-time draw with Liverpool in the first leg of their last-32 Europa League clash at Anfield.
Feb 19, 20:54
Team News: Raheem Sterling starts on the bench for Besiktas visit
Raheem Sterling starts Liverpool's clash with Besitkas on the bench following a two-game absence through injury.
Feb 19, 19:14
Daniel Sturridge plays down Demba Ba threat
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge says that the team aren't focusing too much on Demba Ba ahead of Besiktas's visit to Anfield in the Europa League.
Feb 18, 22:17
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers not worried about Demba Ba in Besiktas clash
Brendan Rodgers says that he is unfazed about his team facing Besiktas's Demba Ba on Thursday following the striker's title-ending goal for Chelsea last season.
Feb 18, 14:58
Preview: Liverpool vs. Besiktas
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Europa League round of 32 opening leg between Liverpool and Besiktas.
Feb 17, 12:12
Besiktas striker Demba Ba out to upset Liverpool in Europa League meeting
Besiktas striker Demba Ba hopes to upset Liverpool in the Europa League on Thursday following his title-crushing antics at Anfield for Chelsea last season.
Feb 17, 06:36
Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's upcoming Champions League clash with French outfit Paris Saint-Germain.
Feb 16, 12:37
Report: Aston Villa enter race to sign Demba Ba
Aston Villa join Hull City and West Brom in the race to sign former Chelsea marksman Demba Ba, according to reports.
Jan 29, 01:34
Report: West Bromwich Albion move for Demba Ba
Former Newcastle and Chelsea striker Demba Ba is reportedly a transfer target of West Bromwich Albion as Tony Pulis looks to bolster his attacking options.
Jan 11, 11:03
On this day: Andy Cole joins Manchester United
Twenty years ago today, Newcastle United agreed to sell prolific striker Andy Cole to Manchester United.
Jan 10, 10:08
On this day: Newcastle United stun Manchester United at St James' Park
On this day in 2012, Newcastle United put another dent in the title challenge of reigning champions Manchester United courtesy of a thumping 3-0 win at St James' Park.
Jan 4, 09:31
Paris Saint-Germain to avenge "painful" Chelsea defeat
Marquinhos says that he and his PSG teammates are still haunted by last season's Champions League elimination by Chelsea, after drawing the Blues in the last 16.
Dec 16, 01:58
Demba Ba expecting difficult Liverpool tie
Besiktas striker Demba Ba is expecting a difficult tie when they meet Liverpool in the last 32 of the Europa League.
Dec 15, 20:19
Champions League round of 16 draw: Five talking points
Sports Mole picks out five of the biggest talking points to have come from today's round of 16 Champions League draw.
Dec 15, 16:50
Preview: Besiktas vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole casts its eye forward to the winner-takes-all Group C Europa League showdown between Besiktas and Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.
Dec 9, 18:07
Nile Ranger: 'I blew my chance at Newcastle United'
Nile Ranger says that he "messed up" his chance of making the grade at Newcastle United.
Dec 2, 10:46
Demba Ba rules out Premier League return
Reported Newcastle and Spurs target Demba Ba insists that he made the right decision in joining Besiktas and rules out a return to the Premier League in January.
Nov 18, 20:15
