Nathan Baker - Sold

[kippaxvilla2]

He either gets injured at crucial times or has one calamity of a mistake in a game.  I'm all for having him as fourth choice but I doubt that's what he wants at the age of 26.

[ASHTONVILLA]

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

Pretty much the same reason Cahill left, but unlike Cahill I can't see us regretting it when he becomes an international and wins trophies elsewhere. Good luck to him.

[Des Little]

Any idea on the fee?

[PeterWithesShin]

I like him and wish him all the best. Also worries me a tad that our main CB options currently are Chester, 2 blokes that have hardly played for a year, Elpick and Richards.

[kippaxvilla2]

Good luck Nathan.  And I'm guessing we cannot move that monumental Cnut Richards on because of his gross affront  to humanity wages.

[West Derby Villan]

I like him and wish him all the best. Also worries me a tad that our main CB options currently are Chester, 2 blokes that have hardly played for a year, Elpick and Richards.

Agree with this, always gave everything but limited

[The Edge]

I like him and wish him all the best. Also worries me a tad that our main CB options currently are Chester, 2 blokes that have hardly played for a year, Elpick and Richards.

My thoughts exactly. It's a tad risky going all in on players who are undoubtedly very good on their day but age and previous injuries could be our undoing. For me Baker was a good back up plan. I always thought that he gave his all for the cause. Got injured quite a bit. Committed silly fouls from time to time but he never left anything in the dressing room. And that's what I like about him. Good luck Nathan  and don't forget your roots next time you play against the Villa 😉

[paul_e]

Any idea on the fee?

Looking on a couple of Bristol City forums they're all floating around £2m, Not sure where they've got it from though.

[Nev]

There is no way I would've let Baker when the Bombscare and Fatty are still around. He may have his limitations but compared to the other two....ye gods.

[tomd2103]

Any idea on the fee?

Looking on a couple of Bristol City forums they're all floating around £2m, Not sure where they've got it from though.

Depending on how long he has left on his contract, that seems a bit low. 

[kippaxvilla2]

The fee is £4m.

[ajmant]

£4m seems about right. Maybe £5m but not far off and it's one off the books. Next.

[Duncan Shaw]

Villa fans on social media seem to be having a right proper meltdown over this.  It's Nathan Baker right?  Been promising for four years, brave as a lion, king of the last ditch challenge (normally due to his poor positioning in the first place) but ulitmately never fulfilled his promise and a limited all round player. 

It would have been interesting to see if he benefitted to a year under Terry, but if ulimtately he instigated this and we're getting decent money, then it's a no-brainer to maove him on.

[PeterWithesShin]

Nathan Baker‏Verified account @Bakesy23  17m17 minutes ago

A massive thank you to @AVFCOfficial and the Fans for all the support you have given me during my time at the club! THANK YOU! 🦁 🎩 #AVFC

[Duncan Shaw]

Further to my point above....I would, like any sane individual, have massively preferred to shift Richards out though!