Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[BoskoDjembaSalifou]

Baker will never be capable at this level. If we can replace him with Crespo whilst making a profit at the same time, we should absolutely do it.

[Colhint]

It's been pointed out to me , that Ray Wilkins last Job was coach to the Jordan national team

[mr underhill]

probs the only geezer not to score with Jordan

[Diablo]

I agree with everyone stating that Baker likes getting stuck in and flings himself about. It does look good, but isn't it a sign that he isn't that good? You shouldn't need to be getting into those situations if you had decent positional sense etc and therefore risking getting the injuries he gets. I don't think he helps himself.

I like Baker by the way. He has a good beard.

John Terry (regarded by many for great positional sense) still finds himself doing last gasp tackles at times and when he does he gets plaudits not criticism.

I'm not saying Baker is John Terry and I'm definitely, definitely, not saying I like John Terry.

[exigo]

I do hope Paddy Reilly's coming back to B6 via a few days in Belgium. He's had a great trip so far, and he must have a few more gems to uncover.

[tomd2103]

I agree with everyone stating that Baker likes getting stuck in and flings himself about. It does look good, but isn't it a sign that he isn't that good? You shouldn't need to be getting into those situations if you had decent positional sense etc and therefore risking getting the injuries he gets. I don't think he helps himself.

I like Baker by the way. He has a good beard.

John Terry (regarded by many for great positional sense) still finds himself doing last gasp tackles at times and when he does he gets plaudits not criticism.

I'm not saying Baker is John Terry and I'm definitely, definitely, not saying I like John Terry.

Very rarely though.  Nathan Baker does a few every game and frequently injures himself in the process.  I would have no problem with him being 5th or 6th choice, but feel it might be better to sell him and give the next academy graduate a chance (Donacien maybe). 

[Duncan Shaw]

See the Boggies appear to be buying James Chester according to the Beeb - £8m

[Stirchley Villain]

I'd prefer to get Clark to sign a new contract

[OCD]

Seem to becoming 'Aston Jordan Villa'.

[Hookeysmith]

Baker has potential but is not the player to take us into Europe. Sometimes we need to be harsher, just because he's a local lad and all that does not make him good enough.  Better quality required, rather than quantity.

Into Europe???

Boring mid table with no fear of a relegation dog fight will do for starters - 3 years of this shit - I cannot take any more

[dave shelley]

The Jordanian People's Front of Aston.

[papa lazarou]

The Jordanian People's Front of Aston.

Splitters!

[tomd2103]

See the Boggies appear to be buying James Chester according to the Beeb - £8m

Would be a good signing for them. 

[themossman]

Not that I'm obsessed by such things, but has anyone got any idea where we currently stand in terms of outs vs ins, transfer fees wise and wages wise (assuming Veretout and Crespo happen, for the suggested fees)?

[Diablo]

I agree with everyone stating that Baker likes getting stuck in and flings himself about. It does look good, but isn't it a sign that he isn't that good? You shouldn't need to be getting into those situations if you had decent positional sense etc and therefore risking getting the injuries he gets. I don't think he helps himself.

I like Baker by the way. He has a good beard.

John Terry (regarded by many for great positional sense) still finds himself doing last gasp tackles at times and when he does he gets plaudits not criticism.

I'm not saying Baker is John Terry and I'm definitely, definitely, not saying I like John Terry.

Very rarely though.  Nathan Baker does a few every game and frequently injures himself in the process.  I would have no problem with him being 5th or 6th choice, but feel it might be better to sell him and give the next academy graduate a chance (Donacien maybe). 

I hear what you're saying. It felt like he played more than 11 games last year but the defence was chopped and changed so much and it was such a painful (at points) and crazy season to watch it's little wonder I suppose. At 24 Baker is still pretty young in CH terms. To me he seems to have been improving the last few seasons in difficult circumstances (awful management) and with CH partners being constantly rotated. Not sure if I'd sell him for £2 million myself (experienced back up) but it does sound as though he could be on his way in TS's major overhaul.