Demba Ba

[DYC. 7,542]

An Anelka type/calibre signing, in terms of being a reasonably priced forward at his peak..Not necessarily doom & gloom for Lukaku either, given the inevitable Torres exit next season.

You really think Torres will be gone in the summer? As much as I would like for it to happen, I think we're stuck with him. The club doesn't seem eager to just let him leave.

As for Lukaku, I don't think the club cares much about whether he'll make it here or not.

[Rambo 1,729]

" With his goalscoring form leading to suggestions he could have been given Newcastle's number 9 from the outset, Ba said he would be keeping the number 19 for the rest of his career as it was special to him, for reasons he would possibly reveal after he had retired."

Would Paulo give up #19 for Ba?

[Kieran. 6,317]

A purchase that makes sense?! Well done Chelsea.

Anyway, I shouldn't get ahead of myself. We still have to deal with his agents and the medical. Although there's the possibility that it's done and we're waiting for Liverpool to unveil Sturridge.

[Sovieticus 743]

I think. #19 meaning is the age when he lost his virginity.

[Milan 17,853]

" With his goalscoring form leading to suggestions he could have been given Newcastle's number 9 from the outset, Ba said he would be keeping the number 19 for the rest of his career as it was special to him, for reasons he would possibly reveal after he had retired."

Would Paulo give up #19 for Ba?

Well Paulo gave his 20 to Deco when he arrived but they were friends. I can imagine him doing it again, though. Paulo is a team player.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Well someone make a welcome thread for Ba ba black sheep.

Anyway he won't be able to play in Europa and FA/COC cup for us as he will be cup tied. Correct me if i am wrong please!!

He will be available for FA cup if he doesn't play in the competition for Newcastle on Saturday.

[bushman 2,043]

I think. #19 meaning is the age when he lost his virginity.

I hope it wasn´t you, then ?

[Hamilton 2,120]

He will be available for FA cup if he doesn't play in the competition for Newcastle on Saturday.

Who knows he isn't over there anymore by then..

[Rmpr 8,977]

I think. #19 meaning is the age when he lost his virginity.

LOL

Kind of late though, don't you think?

[Hamilton 2,120]

DP

[Severinb 309]

Sturridge is gone so we can hurry up

[Amblève. 4,995]

I think. #19 meaning is the age when he lost his virginity.

Now that's a reason lol

[Term-X 7,891]

You really think Torres will be gone in the summer? As much as I would like for it to happen, I think we're stuck with him. The club don't seem eager to just let him leave.

As for Lukaku, I don't think the club cares much about whether he'll make it here or not.

If Torres goes on another barren run and we have a miserable end to the season with Rafa, I don't think Roman will hesitate.

[Milan 17,853]

LOL

Kind of late though, don't you think?

I believe this is down to everybody how they feel about it.

[Ankit 3,176]

[The Skipper 20,593]

Tell me how it can be overrated if he has failed a couple of medicals?HOW?

Its just a joke that we would sign him if he did not pass the medical..

Because it hasn't effected him thus far during his stay in the PL.

[Rmpr 8,977]

I believe this is down to everybody how they feel about it.

Relax, it was only a joke, didn't mean to hurt your feelings!

[DYC. 7,542]

If Torres goes on another barren run and we have a miserable end to the season with Rafa, I don't think Roman will hesitate.

Hope you're right.

Even if he does a decent job throughout, I hope he still leaves. A decent player making that much money can't be good for 'the dressing room' and contract negotiations.