Paper Talk - 20 September 2012

Ba: Future up in the air

Regional Paper Talk: Toon firm on Ba

Newcastle are refusing to give in to Demba Ba's wage demands, while Bolton boss Owen Coyle has nor ruled out an enquiry for Stephen Warnock.

London Evening Standard
  • Branislav Ivanovic says Chelsea have become too easy to score against this season.
  • Per Mertesacker believes Arsenal can cause an upset at Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday.
Liverpool Echo
  • Stewart Downing insists Liverpool must learn from what happened to the last English side to visit the Stade de Suisse ahead of tonight's Europa League clash with Young Boys.
  • Victor Anichebe may still divide opinion among the Everton fans, but Leighton Baines believes the 24-year-old is ready to fulfil his long-touted potential this season
The Chronicle
  • Newcastle United are refusing to give in to Demba Ba's wage demands after talks with the player to commit his future to the club broke down.
  • Sammy Ameobi hopes that he can make history tonight in Madeira with his big brother Shola.
Sunderland Echo
  • David Vaughan admits he faces an uphill task to reach a level playing field with his midfield rivals after missing Sunderland's pre-season campaign.
South Wales Evening Post
  • Michael Laudrup admits he is spoilt for choice out wide as he ponders whether to hand Pablo Hernandez a full Swansea City debut against Everton on Saturday.
Birmingham Mail
  • Peter Odemwingie's three-game ban has sparked an intense battle among Albion's attackers to become his short-term replacement. Romelu Lukaku is favourite to land a forward role alongside Shane Long, who looks certain to retain his place for the visit of his former club, but head coach Steve Clarke admits there is plenty of time for his mind to be changed.
Express & Star
  • Eric Lichaj today warned Villa new-boy Joe Bennett he faces a battle to dislodge him at left-back after his impressive start.
  • Stephen Ward today declared Stale Solbakken has ordered the players to put the "fun" back into playing for Wolves.
The Daily Echo
  • Southampton must steer clear of defeat against Aston Villa this weekend if they are to avoid equalling their worst ever start to a season.
Reading Post
  • Brian McDermott has revealed that Reading are searching for a new training ground as they look to improve off the pitch.
The Sentinel
  • Geoff Cameron is ready to push himself to the limit for Stoke City, even though he started his season in January. The United States star will be favourite to get a call up to Tony Pulis' side at Chelsea on Saturday if right-back Andy Wilkinson is banned by a Football Association disciplinary commission.
The Bolton News
  • Owen Coyle has not ruled out an enquiry for Aston Villa left-back Stephen Warnock in the coming weeks.

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