Demba Ba

[Zola kinda blue 89]

He's actually said he wants to rest Torres against Southampton so as long as its announced I expect him to start.

Even if ba hasnt signed we can still rest Torres, who honestly would notice any difference?

[BlueLion. 21,491]

A reminder that Ba has to be registered by 12 noon (so, within 1 hour and 34 minutes), for him to be eligible for FA Cup 3rd round selection. He's also cup-tied in the League Cup, so if the transfer isn't pushed through, we won't see him until next weekend at the earliest.

[Hutcho 8,443]

He's actually said he wants to rest Torres against Southampton so as long as its announced I expect him to start.

Oh, ok, i didn't realise that. Good news then providing it can be announced very soon.

[Superblue 6,372]

Doesn't necessarily need to be announced, as long as we've registered him. If he is reportedly training at Cobham then I'm pretty sure this has been completed.

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

A reminder that Ba has to be registered by 12 noon (so, within 1 hour and 34 minutes), for him to be eligible for FA Cup 3rd round selection. He's also cup-tied in the League Cup, so if the transfer isn't pushed through, we won't see him until next weekend at the earliest.

dont remember who but some pages back somebody said Ba has been rested in all the Capital One Cup Matches

[SinineUltra 1,170]

A reminder that Ba has to be registered by 12 noon (so, within 1 hour and 34 minutes), for him to be eligible for FA Cup 3rd round selection. He's also cup-tied in the League Cup, so if the transfer isn't pushed through, we won't see him until next weekend at the earliest.

He can be registered without announcing his signing to the fans officially..

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Rumours are he'll wear the number 16.

[NattyBlue 44]

Really looking forward to him coming in, we've been playing without a striker for ages.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

-Oscar---Mata---Hazard

-------------Ba---------------

Looks ten times better already.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

On 4 January 2013, Ba joined Chelsea for an undisclosed fee. Ba signed a three-and-a-half-year contract, becoming the first ever Senegalese player to join the club. He received the vacant number 29 shirt. Ba made his debut against Southampton in the third round of the FA Cup on 5 January. He marked his first appearance for the club by scoring two goals in a 51 victory for Chelsea. He scored on his home league debut on 16 January in the 2-2 draw against the same club.

On 2 February 2013, Ba first played his former team Newcastle in a Premier League match. The match was held at Newcastle's St. James' Park. In the 32nd minute of the match Ba had a chance to open the scoring but his initial attempt on goal was saved by Newcastle keeper Tim Krul. Ba managed to head the rebounded ball and in doing so collided with Coloccini. The collision resulted in a broken nose and Ba was substituted in the 43rd minute. Newcastle went on to win the game 32. After a run of seven games without finding the back of the net, Ba added to his goals collection by scoring in a 10 win against West Bromwich at Stamford Bridge on 2 March.

On 1 April, Ba scored a goal from a long Juan Mata cross in the FA Cup quarter-final replay against Manchester United, giving Chelsea a 10 victory and a spot at Wembley against Manchester City in the semi-finals of the competition.

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[bushman 2,043]

Knowing Rafa he wants to talk to BA, giving him instructions & all that stuff, I do not see BA being introduced now.

Perhaps, later in the afternoon ?

[Marvin123 527]

@chelseafc: Late training at Cobham today. Rafa Benitez's press conference is 2.45pm. #CFC

Late training to accom Ba?? Get signed on this morning then train later?