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Offline VinnieChase84

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #765 on: July 28, 2017, 11:18:57 AM »
He doesn't want to be a backup CB at 26 is what I'm gathering from the articles etc. Bruce clearly planned to keep him as saw him as potential LB cover.
Think this will see Jedinak being looked at as CB cover again now

Offline Ad@m

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #766 on: July 28, 2017, 11:27:20 AM »
He'll be no loss.

Yes, this is his level but he's average, even at this level, and at 26 he's not going to get any better.  So on the basis we now have two better first choices in Terry and Chester it should be an idea opportunity to bring some of the kids through.

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #767 on: July 28, 2017, 11:48:19 AM »
While he looked a little bit better at this level defensively his distribution is still shocking, that's why he's way down the pecking order.

He won't be much of a loss.

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #768 on: July 28, 2017, 11:48:37 AM »
Let's face it,  last season he was first choice with Chester. This season he'd be behind Terry and ow Samba is around and playing well too it's so much harder. He clearly wants first team football.

Wish him all the best but he was never going to be remembered as one of our better players.

Offline black pearl of inchicore

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #769 on: July 28, 2017, 12:05:57 PM »
Cost Us too many points with wreckless mistakes.....Good Bye & Good Luck

Online Toronto Villa

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #770 on: July 28, 2017, 12:10:51 PM »
Bree can also play CB, so we have cover. He's an ok player, and he'll probably get hurt during the medical. I can see Elphick and Richards gone too this summer, and we might bring someone else in. Plus Suliman is developing well.

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #771 on: July 28, 2017, 12:15:32 PM »
Moving him on is the sensible option just not quite good enough at left back or centre back. Best of Luck magic hat

Offline paul_e

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #772 on: July 28, 2017, 12:18:02 PM »
Moving him on is sensible because even if he got rid of the defensive errors you've still got a player who has appalling technique and, more than anyone, forces our midfield to play deep so he isn't just lumping it forward.

Offline exigo

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #773 on: July 28, 2017, 12:31:38 PM »
Gone to Bristol City, according to Pravda.

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #774 on: July 28, 2017, 12:37:56 PM »
He doesn't want to be a backup CB at 26 is what I'm gathering from the articles etc. Bruce clearly planned to keep him as saw him as potential LB cover.
Think this will see Jedinak being looked at as CB cover again now

Which is fair enough and if he can keep clear of injuries, he should have solid enough career in the Championship.  Frustrated me a lot, but I wish him all the best.   

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #776 on: July 28, 2017, 12:41:54 PM »
No great loss, a complete clown in possession and positionally. Also the very definition of sick note.

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #777 on: July 28, 2017, 12:47:31 PM »
Disappointed by this because I think he's decent defender at this level but I can understand why he'd want to move on. The best of luck to him.

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #778 on: July 28, 2017, 12:47:39 PM »
Nathan Baker < John Terry
Nathan Baker < Chris Samba

Offline Damo70

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Re: Nathan Baker
« Reply #779 on: July 28, 2017, 12:47:54 PM »
I liked his commitment but closed my eyes whenever he went into a challenge. If I opened my eyes and he was still on the pitch as opposed to going off injured or being sent off I was relieved.

 


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