HeyAnty Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 7 minutes ago, StewieGriffin said: Didnt Bruce say he saw Baker as a back up LB if/when Amavi and Cissokho are gone? Who's the back up there now then? Both still there, so cross that bridge when it comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 54 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Massive shame, was very good last season. Would much rather Richards did one. I'm sure 100% of us agree with this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 minute ago, TRO said: I like the lad in as much as he has a good attitude.....I too think he has hit his level and its clear at times the errors he has in him. I also think we have gone down and down in increments as we have signed players over the last umpteen years that has landed us where we are......I think we are now growing slowly in increments and the other CB's are more rounded than Baker in their overall game. He has a great heart, but lacks in positional sense that sometimes gets him hurt in recovering. I think it is a sensible move for all concerned and opens the way for that growth in quality we need to get back, when we replace the older ones. 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limvillian Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I find it funny people saying Samba and Terry don't have the legs for a full season. Baker certainly hasn't the head for a full season. He is injured every third game. He appears to be made of lego. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted July 28, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 28, 2017 55 minutes ago, Jareth said: Jedi is an option back there too That's a good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Just now, limvillian said: I find it funny people saying Samba and Terry don't have the legs for a full season. Baker certainly hasn't the head for a full season. He is injured every third game. He appears to be made of lego. Wouldn't say Lego, just probably makes tackles that most players don't. Is it cause he is extremely brave or bad positionally? Maybe bit both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 minute ago, limvillian said: I find it funny people saying Samba and Terry don't have the legs for a full season. Baker certainly hasn't the head for a full season. He is injured every third game. He appears to be made of lego. But one doesn't exclude the other. Terry played 13 games last season- Samba has played a total of about 50 games in the last 4.5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limvillian Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, HeyAnty said: Wouldn't say Lego, just probably makes tackles that most players don't. Is it cause he is extremely brave or bad positionally? Maybe bit both I would say both yes. Definitely hurts himself trying to recover too often. Maybe a little harsh on him with the Lego comment. I like him he gives his all but I really think his level is around 3rd-4th choice CD for us so if he wants to leave for first team football who are the club to stop him really. Edited July 28, 2017 by limvillian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Just when I was happy with our defensive options...... Bit of a weird one. Ive said many times in this thread I like Baker. But like others have said if it's come from him because he wants first team football who are we to stand in his way if we can't guarantee it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicVillan Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 He probably just wants first team football at his age and we've not only brought in 2 CB's but SB has gone on record that he can see Jedinak playing as one as well. It's a shame to lose one of our own but I wish him well if he wants to leave for footballing reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 28, 2017 Moderator Share Posted July 28, 2017 Ive just never rated the guy. He tries hard and he is committed, that's all I can really give him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 7 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: Ive just never rated the guy. He tries hard and he is committed, that's all I can really give him. I think he's adequate back up for this level. Now I am worried that we are relying on Samba and Terry to be fit for 40 plus games to get us through this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) I think we have a strong defensive central group in all fairness. Terry, Samba, Chester & Lego Legs plus maybe even Alex Bruce (you just know it). We have to keep in mind though, The league itself poses alot of games and who knows we may be even planning a cup run too? If anything we need to bolt down full back positions now. Edited July 28, 2017 by AvfcRigo82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Good luck to him, but I suppose, we'd only be looking to replace him if we got promoted anyway and he's not first choice as it is. Do like him, though and glad he got given a chance at least for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limvillian Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, omariqy said: I think he's adequate back up for this level. Now I am worried that we are relying on Samba and Terry to be fit for 40 plus games to get us through this season. 40 games between them ? That's not to many to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Sell him just after his best season for us, classic! Hopefully it's a decent fee of around £5m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 minute ago, limvillian said: 40 games between them ? That's not to many to be fair. Samba has played 2 since August 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 It might be an indication, That SB intends to use MJ at Centre Back a bit more than was first thought now Whelan is on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 If the fee is 1-3m its a pretty stupid deal as cant see who we can get better for that money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 First Clark, now Baker. Reckon Toner will get training with the first team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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