Deano 0 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Got to admit I am not overly excited by the prospect of Ba signing. Personally I was hoping for someone with more quality. 7 goals in 12 games for a relegated side? Thats pretty good goal to be honest and shows he has the bottle. For nowt he is a good signing as a squad player. Better than Shola thats for sure. I know the stats - just not convinced. The guy hasn't failed medicals for nothing. Failing medicals has nowt to do with quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADMAN 0 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 i hope we sign some more shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieRoss 0 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 If he's coming in as a squad player (maybe as a replacement for Ranger) he is not likely to get the same workload as a first choice striker, so being 100% on a medical is not as critical I guess. I would expect him to be on a pretty basic wage too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26282 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 If he signs then it'll be as a first team player, not simply to make up the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 If a key criterion is re-sale value, it seems unlikely we'd sign someone who's going to fail a medical in the future cos his knee's fucked. Innit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 4847 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 4 of them against Wigan and West Brom. They could well be our rivals next season, so that would be handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26282 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 If a key criterion is re-sale value, it seems unlikely we'd sign someone who's going to fail a medical in the future cos his knee's fucked. Innit. If he's on a free then there's less risk. Though I take the point that we could be stuck paying the wages of a player that no other club will touch. With our luck he'll be out star striker signing only to break down in the first match and be out for 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Personal terms agreed according to Caulkin however deal stalls due to agents fees dispute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Got to admit I am not overly excited by the prospect of Ba signing. Personally I was hoping for someone with more quality. 7 goals in 12 games for a relegated side? Thats pretty good goal to be honest and shows he has the bottle. For nowt he is a good signing as a squad player. Better than Shola thats for sure. I know the stats - just not convinced. The guy hasn't failed medicals for nothing. Failing medicals has nowt to do with quality. I reckon the Michael Bridges that could pass medicals was better than the one who couldn't. Happy with the signing tbh though, if it happens. We shouldn't be relying on him though due to his fitness concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Assilleekunt 1 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 He'd be terrific as a 3rd striker, or perhaps even a 2nd if we're going with one upfront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 He'd be terrific as a 3rd striker, or perhaps even a 2nd if we're going with one upfront. I wonder how many strikers we're going to buy. We're surely after more than one....maybe Ba plus a new No 9? Presumably Ba would be second striker but that presumes Ba and first choice striker stay fit. Faced with the alternative of Best, Shola or Lovenkrands, I'd send Ba onto the pitch even if he wasn't fit. Fuck it, I'd send him on in a moon boot and crutches . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6844 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 He'd be terrific as a 3rd striker, or perhaps even a 2nd if we're going with one upfront. I wonder how many strikers we're going to buy. We're surely after more than one....maybe Ba plus a new No 9? Presumably Ba would be second striker but that presumes Ba and first choice striker stay fit. Faced with the alternative of Best, Shola or Lovenkrands, I'd send Ba onto the pitch even if he wasn't fit. Fuck it, I'd send him on in a moon boot and crutches . Despite the fact that those three outscored Defoe, Crouch and Pavulychenko ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 He'd be terrific as a 3rd striker, or perhaps even a 2nd if we're going with one upfront. I wonder how many strikers we're going to buy. We're surely after more than one....maybe Ba plus a new No 9? Presumably Ba would be second striker but that presumes Ba and first choice striker stay fit. Faced with the alternative of Best, Shola or Lovenkrands, I'd send Ba onto the pitch even if he wasn't fit. Fuck it, I'd send him on in a moon boot and crutches . Despite the fact that those three outscored Defoe, Crouch and Pavulychenko ??? Yes, despite that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6844 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 He'd be terrific as a 3rd striker, or perhaps even a 2nd if we're going with one upfront. I wonder how many strikers we're going to buy. We're surely after more than one....maybe Ba plus a new No 9? Presumably Ba would be second striker but that presumes Ba and first choice striker stay fit. Faced with the alternative of Best, Shola or Lovenkrands, I'd send Ba onto the pitch even if he wasn't fit. Fuck it, I'd send him on in a moon boot and crutches . Despite the fact that those three outscored Defoe, Crouch and Pavulychenko ??? Yes, despite that. Despite the fact it was also in less minutes on the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I think a lot of people are underestimating how good this lad is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneColdStephenIreland 74 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I'd be more willing to take a punt on him, he gets goals whenever he plays Howay man, be positive n aal that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 He'd be terrific as a 3rd striker, or perhaps even a 2nd if we're going with one upfront. I wonder how many strikers we're going to buy. We're surely after more than one....maybe Ba plus a new No 9? Presumably Ba would be second striker but that presumes Ba and first choice striker stay fit. Faced with the alternative of Best, Shola or Lovenkrands, I'd send Ba onto the pitch even if he wasn't fit. Fuck it, I'd send him on in a moon boot and crutches . Despite the fact that those three outscored Defoe, Crouch and Pavulychenko ??? Yes, despite that. Despite the fact it was also in less minutes on the pitch Shola had a canny season and Best got more goals than I thought he would and I'd give a lot of credit to Lovenkrands fro some of the shifts he put in. It doesn't alter that they're all shite at this level though. Shola's probably the pick of the bunch in terms of effectiveness. Make of that what you will. I assume you're (at least partly) on the wind up anyway. Or I hope you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6844 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Shola had a canny season and Best got more goals than I thought he would and I'd give a lot of credit to Lovenkrands fro some of the shifts he put in. It doesn't alter that they're all shite at this level though. Shola's probably the pick of the bunch in terms of effectiveness. Make of that what you will. I assume you're (at least partly) on the wind up anyway. Or I hope you are Oh yes, definitely a WUM moment, although "shite at this level" is probably unfair (given my previous post about some players deemed not shite at this level) definitely should be improved on and not relied upon though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I like the look of Ba, always seems to hit the target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Shola had a canny season and Best got more goals than I thought he would and I'd give a lot of credit to Lovenkrands fro some of the shifts he put in. It doesn't alter that they're all shite at this level though. Shola's probably the pick of the bunch in terms of effectiveness. Make of that what you will. I assume you're (at least partly) on the wind up anyway. Or I hope you are Oh yes, definitely a WUM moment, although "shite at this level" is probably unfair (given my previous post about some players deemed not shite at this level) definitely should be improved on and not relied upon though. It's closer to fair than unfair imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Assilleekunt 1 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 As of 11 June 2011 ========APP GOALS Career total 116 47 Pretty good. Failed a couple of medicals though so we should be cautious before giving him a long-term contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell 0 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 A 2 year contract should be OK for any club. Get a pretty good run from him and then his legs will fall off just as the contract is up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Travelling to the North East according to sky sports.com http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_6991672,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Travelling to the North East according to sky sports.com http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_6991672,00.html Excellent news. Sounds quite promising according to Rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nortoon 0 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Quite excited about this one even though its on a free, could be a marvellous signing if his knee doesnt fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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