Moyes almost hit the Ba!

Everton manager David Moyes has spoken of just how close he was to securing Demba Ba last summer, who eventually chose the bright lights of Tyneside over the rather grim realities of Merseyside.

According to the Daily Star, Senegal international Ba was inches from becoming Tim Cahill's number two for a season before choosing to make the move to St James' Park instead. Everton fans must be pleased to have missed out.

Indeed, if Ba had been secured, what would have become of the future purchase of Nikica Jelavic in January? Who would the supporters rather have, Nikica "one touch" Jelavic or the man who has only scored one goal since Februray? Answers on a postcard.

Adam Mazrani

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