Nathan Baker - Sold

[footyskillz]

Any news on baker being available tomorrow?  I certainly would start him if fit

[Matt Collins]

Was he a doubt? I guess there's always a doubt with him!

[MorrisNielson]

Thought I’d update my dodgy list.
Baker dumps Gordon Lee out of the top 10.



About time Baker popped one in the onion bag.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Thought I’d update my dodgy list.
Baker dumps Gordon Lee out of the top 10.



About time Baker popped one in the onion bag.

Nice to see Uncle Frank and cousin Frank on the list...out and out defenders both...rarely in the opposition half...and the patience of a saint, obviously!
Thanks MN!

[footyskillz]

In regards to baker it was of course time wise a long wait but hes hasn't always played either due toi selection process injury or suspension or on loan. I think time frame is misleading to a certain extent and this taken into consideration.  Though this statsical table just deals with the numbers 
If say baker played 2 to 3 full seasons of 38 league games and minimum 3 cup games that's 40 odd matches . He would hace scored by 2014 so really it's not 5 years  . I think everyone understands the point.
He played Bristol city one whole season and scored.

Moat importantly  Bruce recognise his qualities and will improve him as will calderwood. As one of our own let us enjoy the great years ahead of baker. Bruce was aware Nathan had nt had much a run in the side he also refered to him as young baker too though at 25 his best lies ahead of him

[olaftab]

With his height and athleticism he should be scoring a few more.

[oldtimernow]

Hope his confidence continues to grow and he'll follow on legends that have gone before

[footyskillz]

At 25 he's been thru it all at villa.  I think he ll be here for another 10 years !
We 'll see improvement like hull did with Curtis Davies and on cusp if not in future england squads if he continues on right track.
Phil jagielka is past it now and baker is some one with a left foot who add the balance as well as physicality and Ariel dominance.
I dont see any English premier league central defender at 25 as experienced as him. And no one better with left

[leylandalbion]

He is heart and soul but he doesn't have a pass in him nor any composure. Sorry hope I'm wrong but this is his level and when we get promoted we will need an upgrade

[footyskillz]

Any news on baker being available tomorrow?  I certainly would start him if fit

[Old Kodjia]

Any news on baker being available tomorrow?  I certainly would start him if fit

Doesn't look like he's going to be involved tomorrow, judging by Bruce's press conference today.

Disappointing but i think that we all knew this was coming.

[footyskillz]

Any news on baker being available tomorrow?  I certainly would start him if fit

Doesn't look like he's going to be involved tomorrow, judging by Bruce's press conference today.

Disappointing but i think that we all knew this was coming.

Thanks.
Such a heartache I guess I'll be posing that question again next match. Get well soon Nathan! 

[Matt Collins]

I hope elphick has sorted himself out whilst he's been off. He was a complete liability before his injury

[Toronto Villa]

I hope elphick has sorted himself out whilst he's been off. He was a complete liability before his injury

So was everyone else.

[in exile]

I hope elphick has sorted himself out whilst he's been off. He was a complete liability before his injury

He can't be trusted. I hope Baker gets straight back in at the expense of the goal post praying (but only at the Holte End) liability