The veteran Finland international striker was released by the Newcastle yesterday at the end of his short-term deal.
34-year old Kuqi was signed in February as a temporary replacement for big-money departure Andy Carroll but only made six sub appearances for the Magpies.
Alan Pardew: “He really took to the place. He loved the people and the area.
“I can only advise teams like Hartlepool and Carlisle United to take a really good look at him this summer.
“He will be brilliant for them if he got the chance.
“The opportunities for him were scarce because our form during that time wasn’t bad – we lost just four times in the last 14 games while he was here.
“The fans may not have seen him but he became a bit of a legend at the training ground – he’s been a warrior in training.”
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