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Ba officially signed

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  1. cally8793

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    You're forgetting Xisco
     
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  2. Smudger

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    Damn.

    We'll sell/release/loan him though.
     
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  3. Sanchin0

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    Vargas? <whistle> Mansare Fode?
     
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  4. Amnesiac

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    Promising interview on ssn from him, seems to be a team player <ok>
     
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  5. Santons pizzeria

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    Taken from NUFC.co.uk

    "I'm very excited to be here," said Ba, who became the Club's second signing in seven days following the arrival of Frenchman Yohan Cabaye last Friday.

    "Everything has been sorted out and now I'm happy because I can start to focus on playing and scoring goals for Newcastle.

    "This is a great Club and a very good team, so to sign here was an easy choice to make.

    "I have spoken to Hatem (Ben Arfa) about the Club and he told me how happy he is here and how big Newcastle are, so I'm really happy and I can't wait to start playing.

    "I know a lot of famous strikers have played here before and I will do my best to win games for the Club.

    "When I step on the pitch, all I want to do is win games, and I think the Premier League is a good league for me.

    "I will keep on working hard. I've heard that the atmosphere here is great and I can't wait to score some goals in front of our fans and here that atmosphere for myself."
     
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  6. Donkey Toon

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    SSN just showed an interview with Ba about joining the Toon.

    He was asked whether he expected to be leading the line on his own and he replied that he had not been told that but that he was hear to help the team etc etc. Importantly it would appear that he has not been promised a guaranteed start. To me this adds to our hopes that there are more strikers to come, because lets face it he is currently our best striker by a country mile.

    Also loads of good stuff to say about the being at the club. Good signs! :)
     
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    That means Xisco will be off, not that that's a surprise
     
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  8. Sanchin0

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    Very good signing on a free! Will certainly score goals at this level, good all-round 6ft 3' striker. He can head, he can finish & he's got decent pace. 1 more quality striker & we'll be laughing! Erdinc/Rondon/etc.. ?
     
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    has he got a 'club ambassador clause' written into his contract or something <whistle>
     
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  10. Shola's Scissor Kick

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    Taking Xisco's number means he'll no doubt be away somewhere again.

    According to Scott Wilson on twitter (Cheif Sports Writer for The Echo)
    Which I for one think makes the deal even better, not bothered about giving him 100k a week if he earns it!
     
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  12. Smudger

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    Pretty sure he's convinced all 3 signings so far <laugh>
     
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    Also according to another of the journos on twitter Ba asked for #19 so there's still hope for Xisco yet!!
     
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  14. Jackroberts90

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    very good signing hopefully stop shola getting in the team
     
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    amazing signing!

    I pity the goalie who gets in his way

    are get my coat
     
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  16. GeordieYamYam

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    LOL yh everyone seems to go thru KING ARFA
     
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  17. Hatem Is A Geordie

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    Just seen him on SSN

    When asked about whether he thinks he'll be playing alone and what role he is going to play he said that he's helping the team <ok>
     
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  18. Cal.

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    Cheeky video of him for West Ham. Excited to see him play!!

     
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    Good that hes on a 3 year deal, if his knees give in we dont have to pay him for 5 years :D
     
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