Wainy316 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 2 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Elphick's injury has been a blessing in disguise hasn't it? On the basis that (from what I've seen) Baker is twice the defender, yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I expect it's going to be quite tough for Elphick to regain his spot. Baker looked excellent today alongside Chester, they compliment each other very well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I'm sure Bruce won't be too eager to break up a winning pairing. Elphick will (and should) have to bide his time and earn his place back in the first team. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 6 minutes ago, Farlz said: I expect it's going to be quite tough for Elphick to regain his spot. Baker looked excellent today alongside Chester, they compliment each other very well. Won't be too long until he gets injured I fear.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I thought Baker was outstanding today, he's finally becoming the player we all knew he could be. He won everything in the air and was also great on the deck, it was a great centre half performance today I thought 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 20 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Won't be too long until he gets injured I fear.. Just give him a chance, he's always had the talent, injuries have held him back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 As said in the reaction thread, so happy for the lad, wheres his heart on his sleeve and never gets the credit he deserves. Long may it continue! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Very good today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Loving it! Good lad Nathan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 My MOM today. Looks very good with Chester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 22, 2016 Moderator Share Posted October 22, 2016 A big strong centre half who's quite happy with putting his head into places it'll get scars. I suspect the manager might like him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Hope he keeps it up, a passionate lad full of effort but he has been a bit woeful for too long but if Bruce gets him going and channeling that passion into decent displays then long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Just now, Ingram85 said: Hope he keeps it up, a passionate lad full of effort but he has been a bit woeful for too long but if Bruce gets him going and channeling that passion into decent displays then long may it continue. When has he been awful? I think that's an overreaction 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Just now, sir_gary_cahill said: When has he been awful? I think that's an overreaction Pretty much 90% of his first team career so far bar the odd assured display? Don't get me wrong, I like the lad but let's not pretend he has been anything approaching good up until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HanoiVillan Posted October 22, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2016 1 minute ago, Ingram85 said: Pretty much 90% of his first team career so far bar the odd assured display? Don't get me wrong, I like the lad but let's not pretend he has been anything approaching good up until now. Think you're quite out of date with that analysis to be honest. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 2 minutes ago, Ingram85 said: Pretty much 90% of his first team career so far bar the odd assured display? Don't get me wrong, I like the lad but let's not pretend he has been anything approaching good up until now. I disagree, I think he's always had the ingredients to be a good centre back, he looks to be showing it now, players develop at different rates 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Baker is a top championship cb as seen today. I wouldn't have him in a premier league starting 11 but at this level he is outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Yeah I don't think Baker's problem has ever been a lack of a ability, more never being fit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: I disagree, I think he's always had the ingredients to be a good centre back, he looks to be showing it now, players develop at different rates That's not too dissimilar to what I said though? VT bizarreness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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