Demba Ba signed on 4 January 2013 for CHELSEA FC for an undisclosed fee.

The Senegal international moved to Stamford Bridge following an 18-month spell with Newcastle United, and signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Blues.

He was eligible to play in the FA Cup and Capital One Cup in his first season here, but could not play for us in the Europa League having appeared in the competition for Newcastle.

The 27-year-old enjoyed a memorable time on Tyneside, where his ruthlessness in front of goal played a major part in last season's fifth-place league finish.

Most comfortable playing as a lone striker, Ba's predatory instincts in and around the penalty area make him a difficult player to handle and he also possesses the ability to score spectacular goals.

Born in Sevres, in the suburbs of Paris, Ba's career began at Port Autonome du Havre, where he played for two years between 1998 and 2000, before moving to Frileuse.

After a short spell with the French club, Ba, who started out playing in the centre of midfield but moved up front at the age of 18, transferred to Montrouge in 2001.

It was there he began to make a name for himself, and he then headed to England where he was offered trials with Barnsley and Watford.

Having enjoyed a fruitful relationship with former Chelsea player Ray Lewington, who was Watford manager at the time, it looked as though Ba had found a place to settle.

However, when Lewington left soon after, Ba moved back to France where he signed a one-year deal with Rouen in the Third Division.

A return of seven goals in 32 matches earned him a move to Mouscron, in the Belgian top flight, where an impressive albeit short spell paved the way for his transfer to 1899 Hoffenheim in the German Second Division at the beginning of the 2007/08 campaign.

It was to prove a significant time in Ba's development, and he was a key figure in helping the club gain promotion to the Bundesliga.

Their first season back in the top flight saw Hoffenheim finish in a respectable seventh, aided in no small part by Ba's 14 goals.

In January 2011, he was back in England, and signed for West Ham United.

After making his bow for the Hammers as a substitute in a game against Birmingham City, Ba endeared himself to the supporters a week later on his full debut, where his two goals helped West Ham fight back from 3-0 down to earn a 3-3 draw away at West Bromwich Albion.

On a personal level, his time at Upton Park went well, with seven goals in 12 appearances, but collectively the team underperformed resulting in their relegation from the Barclays Premier League, prompting Ba's move to Newcastle United.

He netted two hat-tricks in quick succession, against Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City, at the beginning of the 2011/12 season.

This impressive start to life at St James's Park was rewarded with the Premier League Player of the Month award in December 2011, and he finished the season as the club's top scorer with 16 goals to his name.

The 2012/13 campaign saw Ba continue where he left off, as he broke the deadlock with a fantastic volley against Tottenham Hotspur on the opening day of the season, while shortly after his brace at Goodison Park helped Alan Pardew's men secure a well-earned 2-2 draw against Everton.

His last performance in a Newcastle shirt came in their final game of 2012, a 7-3 defeat against Arsenal at the Emirates where he netted a brace.

Ba has established himself as a regular in the Senegal international set-up since scoring on his debut back in 2007 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania.

He is the first Senegalese player to join Chelsea.

Ba made his Chelsea debut in an FA Cup third round tie away at Southampton, and it proved an introduction to remember as he scored twice in a 5-1 win for the Blues.

He scored his first home goal for the club 11 days later in a Premier League game against the same opposition, opening the scoring in a 2-2 draw.

Ba suffered a broken nose on his return to St James' Park as the Blues fell to a 3-2 defeat in February.

David "Junior" Hoilett is a Canadian footballer who plays for Queens Park Rangers as a winger. Hoilett was born in Brampton, Ontario, and part of the Blackburn Rovers academy since the age of 13. He was initially unable to obtain a work permit whilst in England. As a result, Blackburn loaned him to German clubs SC Paderborn 07 and St Pauli to help the player earn one in the future.

Hoilett made 12 appearances for Paderborn scoring one goal against Borussia Monchengladbach on his final appearance at the age of 17 in the 2007-2008 season. The following season he made 21 appearances for St Pauli scoring six goals although still a Blackburn player.

In the summer of 2009, Hoilett was granted a work permit after Blackburn applied for him to play football in England. Hoilett broke into the Blackburn first team in the 2009-2010 season and scored his first competitive goal for Rovers came in a 3-1 League Cup win at Gillingham in August 2009. Hoilett had to wait until January 2011 to score his first league goal though. It came in a 2-0 home victory versus West Bromwich Albion at Ewood Park from a Nikola Kalinic assist. He went on to make 92 appearances for the club and score 14 goals.

After refusing a contract renewal with Blackburn Rovers after their relegation, Hoilett joined Queens Park Rangers on 27 July 2012 for a fee decided by tribunal. He signed a four-year contract and scored his first goal for QPR in a 3-2 League Cup loss to Reading on 26 September 2012.
Canada

Hoilett is eligible to play for Canada or Jamaica at international level. In February 2011, he rejected a call-up from the Canadian national team stating that he wanted more time to develop his club career before committing to international football. In January 2012, the Jamaica Football Federation President Horace Burrell confirmed that he had approached the player's father about Hoilett representing Jamaica. In March 2012, Hoilett told various media bodies that he would consider playing for the England national football team if eligible.

SoccerStarz are the smash-hit football collectable from Creative Toys Company, taking the world by storm! Start collecting SoccerStarz today with 50 top SoccerStarz figures in a plastic bucket with lid for a great SoccerStarz Value. Jump straight in with 50 figures to kick off your collection from the years 2013 and 2014. SoccerStarz are officially licensed pocket sized football figures from the Premier League and European Leagues, as well as International team sides. The premium bucket will have a greater degree of more recently released figures and more famous players.
50 Premium selection, Officially Licensed SoccerStarz figurines, packed into a Plastic Bucket with a lid.
These 2 inch smash-hit football collectable from Creative Toys Company features over 700 figures to collect in the entire range!
Painstakingly hand-crafted to achieve the perfect player resemblance, SoccerStarz are pocket sized miniatures of football stars.
SoccerStarz are available in a variety of forms including Blister Packs, Blind Bags, Team Packs and Bargain Buckets.
The ultimate gift for Football Fans, SoccerStarz are officially licensed & fully endorsed by the World's Best Clubs & National Teams!

The Chocolate Rabbit Twins set includes the Chocolate Rabbit twins figures (one sitting and one crawling) and a ride-on toy. The figures can be posed by moving the head. Chocolate Rabbit Twins' heads can turn. The sitting Chocolate Rabbit Twin can fit inside the ride-on toy. Put crawling Chocolate Rabbit Twin's hand on the ride-on toy to act out play pushing. The crawling Chocolate Rabbit Twin is a baby boy. He's curious about everything and will crawl absolutely everywhere.
The sitting Chocolate Rabbit Twin is a baby girl. She enjoys quietly looking at flowers and butterflies.　

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The stars have aligned to bring POP! Sagittarius down from the sky and into your home! Reimagined as a celestial centaur, this fire sign is sure to be a stellar addition to your POP! Zodiac lineup—or the perfect gift for the Sagittarius in your life! Vinyl figure is approximately 4 in (10.2 cm) tall.

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• Brand: Funko
• Accessory Model: (POP-00088323) Zodiac: Zodiac - Sagittarius
• Format: Standard
• Material: Vinyl

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Life should be more fun, magical and challenging. Life should have more Minix. Collectable figurines from your favourite universe.

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• Brand: MINIX
• Accessory Model: (11827) TV Series: Breaking Bad - Walter White
• Format: 12cm
• Material: High-Quality PVC / Vinyl

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The world of POP! is getting bigger - and smaller - with Bitty POP! collectibles! Expand your Marvel collection with this 4-pack featuring Bitty POP! Spider-Man – First Appearance, Bitty POP! Green Goblin, Bitty POP! J. Jonah Jameson, and a chase Bitty POP! collectible. The possible chase Bitty POP! collectibles are Rare (1/3) Spider-Man – Stealth Suit, Rare (1/3) Spider-Man – Symbiote Suit, Hyper Rare (1/6) Peter Parker, and Hyper Rare (1/6) Spider-Man – Spotlight. Bitty POP! collectibles are packaged in hard acrylic cases with detachable bottom lids. The detachable bottom lids double as acrylic bases, to which the Bitty POP! collectibles are adhered. Sort and arrange your Bitty POP! collectibles with the included display case! Acrylic display cases are stackable and hold four Bitty POP! collectibles each. Vinyl figures are approximately 0.9 in (2.3 cm) tall. Four collectibles per single package purchase. Warning: Choking Hazard. Not for children under the age of 3 years old.

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• Accessory Model: (BIT-00085701) Spider-Man - Series 1 4 Pack
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Get ready for thrills and adventure with this Sound Slashin' Therizinosaurus inspired by Jurassic World Dominion. This large action figure captures the ferocity of the dinosaur, with epic sound effects, a lunging chomp attack action and HUGE claws for super side-slashing attacks! This dinosaur is critical to the action of Jurassic World Dominion and this figure features movie inspired sculpting, movable joints, authentic color and realistic texture.

Bring this terrifying creature TO LIFE with extended digital play using Augmented Reality! Dare to see how REAL dinosaur play can get! Just scan the hidden DNA code with any smart device to unlock the AR experiences in the free Jurassic World Facts app.

Smart device not included. Colors and decoration may vary. For fans of dinosaur action play ages 4 years old and up.

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Funko POP! Vinyls are licensed pop culture toys to collect or play with. Collect the range or choose your favourites.

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• Accessory Model: (POP-00069187) Animation: Dragon Ball Z - Dende
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Funko POP! Vinyls are licensed pop culture toys to collect or play with. Collect the range or choose your favourites.

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• Accessory Model: (POP-00082188) Animation: Bleach - Rukia Kuchiki with Kon (Special Edition)
• Format: Special Edition
• Material: Vinyl

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• Animation

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Prepare to take a stand against POP! DIO! This powerful villain is determined to conquer the JoJos Bizarre Adventure lineup in your POP! Animation collection. Vinyl figure is approximately 4.9 in (12.4 cm) tall.

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• Accessory Model: (POP-00088462) Animation: Jojos Bizarre Adveture The Animation - Dio
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The Dunder Mifflin company picnic is underway, and Pop! Dwight Schrute wants to help the volleyball team focus. Serve up some fun for your Pop! Television set for the win with this determined and motivated team player - and expand your The Office collection. Vinyl figure is approximately 4-inches tall.

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• Accessory Model: (POP-00075675) Television: The Office - Dwight Schrute (Company Picnic)
• Format: Standard
• Material: Vinyl

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• Television

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Paddle around the riverbend in a canoe with Pop! Plus Pocahontas! This daring princess and her adorable companion Meeko are eager to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Pocahontas by exploring your Disney collection! Vinyl figure is approximately 3.55 in (9 cm) tall.

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• Accessory Model: (POP-00083977) Plus: Pocahontas - Pocahontas
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• Material: Vinyl

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Life should be more fun, magical and challenging. Life should have more Minix. Collectable figurines from your favourite universe.

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• Accessory Model: (MINIX-18543) Music: Elton John - Elton John
• Format: 12cm
• Material: High-Quality PVC / Vinyl

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Enroll in Tokyo Jujutsu High and learn to fight curses alongside the schools most powerful students. Study with Pop! Momo Nishimiya on your journey to become a jujutsu sorcerer! This student will help you soar through your training when you add her to your Jujutsu Kaisen collection. Vinyl figure is approximately 4.8-inches tall.

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• Accessory Model: (POP-00080281) Animation: Jujutsu Kaisen - Momo Nishimiya
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Family Cruising Car lets you remove the roof to turn it into an open-top car. Swap the right and left handles around to suit the mood of the day. The seat of the included baby buggy can be attached to the back seat of the car and used as a baby car seat. The remaining part of the baby buggy can be stored in the boot. The included drinks can be stored in the drinks holder or carried in child figures' hands.A maximum of 5 figures can ride in the car (2 adult figures in the front, 2 child figures and 1 baby figure in the back (sold separately)).

Funko's Pop! Pride collection is a celebration of inclusivity and acceptance, supporting the LGBTQ+ community and rejecting intolerance and discrimination. After all, at Funko, FUN is for EVERYONE! Funko have also made a donation to the "It Gets Better" Project, an organisation that uplifts, empowers, and connects LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. The "It Gets Better" Project inspires people to share their stories and remind the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth that hope is out there, and it will get better.

Show your support and pride with these new Rainbow Pride Pop! Vinyl Figures including this adorable Minnie Mouse, who comes with a stunning rainbow-coloured finish.

Be sure to collect all Funko Pride Pop! Vinyls and support the cause.