Ba has no Stoke regrets

The Senegal striker joined West Ham from Hoffenheim before the close of the January transfer window after previously appearing to be on his way to Stoke. However, the Potters pulled out of a deal for Ba due to concerns over his fitness and the 25-year-old has shone since joining West Ham. He has scored four goals in five appearances, including the opener in last week's 3-0 win over Stoke, and he is due to face Tony Pulis' side again in the FA Cup on Sunday. Ba believes the Hammers fans have yet to see his best form and he has no regrets about Stoke's decision to withdraw from a deal. "I was a bit surprised that the move to Stoke fell through, but I wasn't going to dwell on it," Ba told the Sunday Mirror. "They had their reasons for pulling out and felt obligated to make those reasons public to explain why I hadn't joined them. "For me I just simply don't dwell on bad news and move on swiftly. What is the point dwelling on it? "Besides, moving to West Ham has been a blessing, I love it here. When you're happy and playing with a smile on your face life doesn't get much better. "So in a way I'm glad the Stoke deal fell through because it enabled me to join this club instead. "I've settled very quickly at Upton Park, but I truly believe that the supporters have yet to see the best of me. "I will work tirelessly to improve. I know there is so much more to come from me."