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Tiote delighted for Ba over Newcastle scoring form

Cheik Tiote is delighted for Newcastle United teammate Demba Ba over his goal scoring form.

The win against Bolton Wanderers resulted in Demba Ba firing home his 14th of the campaign to put him second in the Premier League's golden boot race.

And Tiote cheekily laid down a challenge to his team-mate, when he told the Evening Chronicle: "Demba's job's a striker - he has to score every game!

"I'm happy for him and the team also, because everyone did a good job."

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