HanoiVillan Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, foreveryoung said: Not really a pro footballer for me. I've seen plenty of blood and guts defenders in Sunday league as good as he is, without the injuries. I have respect for him though. Always thought what a lucky lucky barsquid with his lack of talent to become a premiership footballer. We would have all loved that chance. Right, yes. The man who has been playing professional football for nearly a decade. 'Not really a pro footballer'. It's a good one that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 11 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: Right, yes. The man who has been playing professional football for nearly a decade. 'Not really a pro footballer'. It's a good one that. Pro footballer for a decade. Then as I said he is a very lucky chap. Some amateur footballers just don't get the chance like Nathan obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Nathan is very solid up to a point, and at brief times did put in some excellent performances, but through consistency issues and mad injuries wasn't good enough for us with our ambitions ( sad now ) of going higher. The season of regular playing without being dropped as soon as Vlaar or whoever was back available has done him good. I'd be happy for him to be part of our defence next season - having someone already battle hardened to the league in our defence will prove valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 last season I felt was his best for us in terms of performances but he then kept getting injured, will be useful next season probably more than Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTTERDAM1982 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 At a time when we bemoan the lack of fight and commitment in the team, it amazes me how Baker gets so much criticism for the exact things we are lacking in our current team. On the same subject, i hope Gabby has got over his "headache", and is fit for the Stoke game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I do remember him having a very good run in the side that was of course cut short by injuries. Fans were comparing him to Cahill back when Cahill was on form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomaspg Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 i bet he has had more head injuries then we have had goals this season. That said, i've always had a soft spot for Baker, perhaps not the best defender but id rather see someone who gives everything in every game than someone who looses 6-0 and posts a picture of his new 1.2million mercedes. He's still young and he has potential, a bit reckless but i think he can do a good job here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meregreen Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Baker always gives 100%. Unfortunately, this alone can never make up for a lack of ability. He really isn't good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 2 hours ago, meregreen said: Baker always gives 100%. Unfortunately, this alone can never make up for a lack of ability. He really isn't good enough. . . . for the Championship, in which he's currently playing well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meregreen Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 34 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: . . . for the Championship, in which he's currently playing well? I think the idea is to have players better than that level. That way you get your team promoted. He actually isn't tearing up any trees there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 18 minutes ago, meregreen said: I think the idea is to have players better than that level. That way you get your team promoted. He actually isn't tearing up any trees there. Did you bother to read that thread on their forum? Anyway, whatever - we need to 'agree to disagree'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 problem with Baker for me is the concussion is becoming a big thing in sport now and he is probably had more head injuries at his age than most players get in a lifetime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 nathan is just another one of the villa players that, although really do try, isnt very good in the premiership, luckily seeing as we will be in the championship next season he should do alright, were going to need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted February 20, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2016 Baker will be good for us while we sit in the championship awaiting new owners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) To be fair, Bristol's expectations of a good centre back should be considerably lower than ours. Even going into the Championship. Edited February 20, 2016 by rodders0223 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 17 hours ago, rodders0223 said: To be fair, Bristol's expectations of a good centre back should be considerably lower than ours. Even going into the Championship. technically true but having seen our centre backs im not so sure they are that far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danishlad Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Better than lescott and Clark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Think he is a decent squad player to have around next season but not a regular starter surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 12 minutes ago, Danishlad said: Better than lescott and Clark. They are always better when we haven't seen them in a couple of months. Nathan Baker, at this level, is nothing short of complete shit. 12 minutes ago, Danishlad said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 16 minutes ago, Danishlad said: Better than lescott and Clark. Clearly not true. Baker is the worst of a bad bunch. He was an absolute abortion in our defence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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