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Offline PeterWithe

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #300 on: July 31, 2015, 06:15:01 PM »
I like him, not sure he's good enough but glad to see him get the opportunity to show us one way or t'other.

As contradictory as it sounds Id now ship him out on loan to a top Championship side till Xmas.
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Offline Singapore Villa

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #301 on: July 31, 2015, 06:18:04 PM »
Quite pleased by that.  He had a decent patch last season and if he can keep free of minor knocks he will be a useful squad player.
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Offline Risso

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #302 on: July 31, 2015, 06:18:14 PM »
Quote from: PeterWithe on July 31, 2015, 06:15:01 PM
I like him, not sure he's good enough but glad to see him get the opportunity to show us one way or t'other.

As contradictory as it sounds Id now ship him out on loan to a top Championship side till Xmas.

I think he is good enough, or at least is getting there, but his injury record is dreadful, and players like that rarely have an injury-free season.  Still, on a day of positive news, I'm going to treat like as another good news piece.
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Offline Larry Duff

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #303 on: July 31, 2015, 06:23:12 PM »
Very pleased.  He has been hampered by injury but I have always thought there is a terrific defender there.
Great in the air, loves a tackle and reads the game well, always on the cover for his fellow central defender.
He was crucified for diving in at Wolves the other night after he had been on the field for about 5 minutes.

His best years are in front of him and he is a Villa boy.  Central defenders are at their peak a bit later and hopefully the experience that Baker and Clark have gained playing in the first team will benefit us in the next few seasons.
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Online olaftab

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #304 on: July 31, 2015, 06:28:23 PM »
Like Nathan. Good honest player who will improve. It will be nice to see him on the bench regularly.
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Offline Jimsta

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #305 on: July 31, 2015, 06:35:03 PM »
Well can not see another centre half coming in now this transfer window
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Offline Lastfootstamper

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #306 on: July 31, 2015, 06:37:51 PM »
I'm glad. Given how we're splashing the cash just now, Sherwood must value him. Hopefully his rate of improvement over the last two years will continue. Still young, still got plenty of time, let's see where the lad can get to.
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Offline OCD

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #307 on: July 31, 2015, 06:38:03 PM »
Were we really in for Lescott if we had offered Baker a new contract? Richards and Clark seem to be the first choice pairing so the Baker spot seemed the natural change of left sided centre back.
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Offline Arsey

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #308 on: July 31, 2015, 07:40:47 PM »
Deserved a new deal if only for his magnificent beard.
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Online Rudy65

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #309 on: July 31, 2015, 07:42:13 PM »
Happy with that.

As long as he doesnt play alongside Clark we will be fine
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Offline chrisw1

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #310 on: July 31, 2015, 07:53:40 PM »
Fair play Nathan.  Do us proud.
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Offline Steve R

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #311 on: July 31, 2015, 07:54:05 PM »
He's a likeable lad, if you could throw a curling stone high enough he wouldn't think twice about heading it clear. But I'm a bit surprised given his injury record.
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Offline Toronto Villa

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #312 on: July 31, 2015, 09:15:55 PM »
He had a spell last season where he started to look the business. Then he got injured. Inevitably. He needs games to develop and mature. His bravery is his strength and weakness so just hope he can steer clear so he can come in when needed and improve. Also having a naturally left sided player to Clark is good to have.
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Online john e

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #313 on: July 31, 2015, 09:23:00 PM »
I like him but only when not paired with Clark

He's made of paper though, has he ever completed 90 minutes
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Offline silhillvilla

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #314 on: July 31, 2015, 09:27:49 PM »
Really pleased with this and I think it's thoroughly deserved . The stick he got after the wolves game was way OTT . I think he can go from strength to strength and force his way into the starting XI
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