Guest sicko2ndbest Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 http://backpagefootball.com/blog/2011/03/11/west-ham-close-to-being-ba-rilliant/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Demba Ba, a player recommended by Steve McClaren Can imagine that being the case here too. I'm chuffed with this if it comes off. Will undoubtedly spend much of the time hoping his knee doesn't give up on him, but I think he'll be a big player for us if he stays fit. Two-footed, big, powerful, quick, good in the air, scores goals... has it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Don't give up on Bameiro yet Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Can we just employ McLaren as a really expensive scout? I have only heard of him recommend two players but they have both been pretty bloody brilliant tips. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Don't give up on Bameiro yet Mike. Nah, I think that ship has sailed. BaBest, Blovenkrands or Bameobis. Maybe some Branger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Bandon tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Badonovan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Ban Arfa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Forgot about him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 In the last 4 years he has played just over 27 games a season, that's not THAT bad for a supposed cripple. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 cwarr07 is a bullshitter, but he tweeted this yesterday (2nd one is from early this morning): cwarr07 Colin Pardew met a target today for talks #fingerscrossed #nufc cwarr07 Colin Pardew met with a target yesterday but it wasn't N'Zogbia #nufc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Ba looks brilliant in the air, seen no sign of a knackered knee last season and getting him for free, I just cannot see a down side to this deal. Yes there is a worry on who else we will sign striker wise BUT I am hoping we will buy another striker and get rid of Shola or Loven. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Quoting that cwarr should be an instant ban worse than football videos and fixture lists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 True. Don't give the bell end the attention he so craves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Quoting that cwarr should be an instant ban worse than football videos and fixture lists. Especially when it starts 'I know he is full of shit but' or any variation of that. People kid themselves that they follow him for a laugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Happy with this signing, cost relatively nowt can score goals if we can keep him fit, knee is a scary issue but its a low risk signing with a bigger upside imo. I highly doubt he will be our alternative to Gameiro, maybe our alternative to Gervinho though. We are supposed to be looking at two strikers, bring in the Zog and another Striker and we will be looking tasty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 FWIW, Aly Cissokho and Abel Hernandez have both recently overcome failed medicals to play at a high level consistently. A bit further back, Robert Huth failed his medical when Boro first tried to sign him. Depends on the situation and the injury, but it is by no means a guarantee of future problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 In the last 4 years he has played just over 27 games a season, that's not THAT bad for a supposed cripple. Considering he's been failing medicals since 2009 he's done alright. With the right clauses in the contract he's a great signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 After the deal we made when we signed Stephen Ireland, i can't see us being ripped off here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Great goalscoring record throughout his career too. Even if he is missing games he seems to score enough when he is fit to be worthwhile. Didn't realise he was at Watford ealier in his career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Quoting that cwarr should be an instant ban worse than football videos and fixture lists. Especially when it starts 'I know he is full of shit but' or any variation of that. People kid themselves that they follow him for a laugh Actually I only followed him because I saw Mark Douglas arguing back but couldn't see the other half. Pure laziness keeps him here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Yeah whatever, follower!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 If we sign Demba our strikeforce will be the 'Best Ba' none Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sadoldgit Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 So should we really be signing a player with a Ledley King knee? Especially when we are already "carrying" Ben Arfa & Gosling of who we have no idea how fit they will be. Shola can never get through a sesaon. Best has had an operation and only played 25 mins after it, Lovfenkrands legs have gone and as for Kufki say no more. Massive risk with Ba - unless - someone else comes in as well up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 So should we really be signing a player with a Ledley King knee? Especially when we are already "carrying" Ben Arfa & Gosling of who we have no idea how fit they will be. Shola can never get through a sesaon. Best has had an operation and only played 25 mins after it, Lovfenkrands legs have gone and as for Kufki say no more. Massive risk with Ba - unless - someone else comes in as well up front. I really think this is an opportunistic signing as the player is on a free and the club he was with were relegated, BA wont be the "new" main striker we are needing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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