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Carl Baker (1 Viewer)

  • Thread starter CCFC_Charlie
  • Start date Sep 30, 2012
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CCFC_Charlie

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #1
Few posts on his Facebook over the past day.

"Get in there u beauty game wasn't the best but don't care just wanted them 3 points."

"Some people make me laugh!! Moan when we lose fair enough! Moan when we win! Wtf! Like I said yest I don't care how we played it was all about the 3 points! We've played well at times an lost I no which one I prefer! This is the minority by the way but sometimes u feel your damned if you do an damned if you don't! PUSB"

Big fan of Carl and his attitude. Happy to have him as captain. His spelling could do with a bit of work mind!
 
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Tonylinc

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #2
Big fan of Carl Baker; his goal will get us promoted in the Play Off final
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #3
At least he is showing some passion
 
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ampthill_sba

New Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #4
His performances as captain have been better but his crossing needs to improve (although the assist at Arsenal was great).... Keep him as skipper and leave Kilbane on the bench.
 

Grendel

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #5
Always says the right things does Carl a real crowd pleaser.
 

1nilandwe...

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #6
Better than always saying the wrong things Grendel.
Damned if you do and damned if you don't hey?

(I'm sensing that there was sarcasm in that post by the way)
 

skybluegod

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #7
baker is probably the best technically gifted player at the club but he's not always able to use it, he was immense against brum if he can play like that consistently he could be a top top player, i haven't seen him play while captain yet but he always says the right things
 

junglej13

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #8
I found baker a bit frustrating at times last season but his attitude as a footballer is first class. A rarity in the game today. I think hes been one of our best performers this year and I think he'll only get better.
 

Evans020

New Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #9
If Carl baker had pace he'd be very very good...however
 

pusbccfc

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #10
Most passionate player on the pitch. Spoke to him a couple times and it's a really top bloke!
He's provided I think 4 assists and 2 goals this season and as been at the heart of most of our creativity. Fair play for the hard work and passion, it's what we have lacked for years.
 

SkyBlue_Bear83

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #11
skybluegod said:
baker is probably the best technically gifted player at the club but he's not always able to use it, he was immense against brum if he can play like that consistently he could be a top top player, i haven't seen him play while captain yet but he always says the right things
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I don't think he is technically gifted, but he always keeps trying and is nearly always positive on the ball trying to create and go forward
 

Grendel

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #12
Carl Baker - the thinking man's Sean Flynn.
 

skybluegod

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  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #13
CCFC said:
I don't think he is technically gifted, but he always keeps trying and is nearly always positive on the ball trying to create and go forward
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genuine question now having a pop, wee you at the brum match? he skinned 3 of their defenders with ease about 4 times and he always got round his man.
 

Ccfcisparks

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #14
skybluegod said:
genuine question now having a pop, wee you at the brum match? he skinned 3 of their defenders with ease about 4 times and he always got round his man.
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Lets remember this was the Birmingham side that Barnsley THRASHED 5-0 and Craig Davies smashed 4 past.
 

pusbccfc

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #15
skybluegod said:
genuine question now having a pop, wee you at the brum match? he skinned 3 of their defenders with ease about 4 times and he always got round his man.
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On his day, he is better than anyone in the squad.
 

Grendel

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #16
skybluegod said:
genuine question now having a pop, wee you at the brum match? he skinned 3 of their defenders with ease about 4 times and he always got round his man.
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That's one match - he's played nearly 100 for us. He's played well in less than 10.
 

WillieStanley

New Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #17
I think what happened with Baker was, when he arrived, there were cries of "The next Hutch!!"

But then his form became inconsistent thanks to his family issues and his confidence to take on a player went. You can tell he loves City. I think he said once that growing up, Coventry were his second team as Sky Blue was his favourite colour and we were the only top-flight team at the time playing in Sky Blue!

Always hoped he'd rediscover the form he had in those first few matches and I'm certain that, given the Birmingham match and now getting the armband, his confidence will return and he'll become the player he promised to be. A lot (myself included) were too quick to lump him into the "David Bell" category.
 

hill83

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #18
pusbccfc said:
On his day, he is better than anyone in the squad.
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On my day I could ping three 25 yarders into the top corner. Means nothing.
 

SkyBlue_Bear83

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #19
skybluegod said:
genuine question now having a pop, wee you at the brum match? he skinned 3 of their defenders with ease about 4 times and he always got round his man.
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Yes, I was. I like Baker but I wouldn't describe him as technically gifted though, he often lashes at his shots when in good positions. His crossing an passing is inconsistent an his ball control is patchy
 

Baginton

New Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #20
he should stop whinging and concentrate crossing the ball with more accuracy !!
 

harvey098

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 30, 2012
  • #21
Most have probably read this story already (link at bottom) but just proof that he is a football guy and just loves to play. I have set him a couple of messages on Facebook and have always had a personal reply.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2009/09/carl_baker_and_stockport_an_ex.html
 

skybluegod

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 1, 2012
  • #22
CCFC said:
Yes, I was. I like Baker but I wouldn't describe him as technically gifted though, he often lashes at his shots when in good positions. His crossing an passing is inconsistent an his ball control is patchy
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but it's there he can't always use it but it's there
 

pusbccfc

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 1, 2012
  • #23
I remember reading that report at the time.
Very inspirational for me.

Also it says he plays behind the striker, and he went the countries highest goal scorer... Why did we put him wide!?
 
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Steve.B50

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 1, 2012
  • #24
I agree, not our best player (do we have any) but he ties and a little passion is what we need.,
 
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SkyBluesAndy

Facebook User
  • Oct 1, 2012
  • #25
Much improved player this season, one of our best players at present keep it up Baker.
 

Nonleagueherewecome

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 1, 2012
  • #26
What does he mean about negativity? Has he been reading on here?!
 

WillieStanley

New Member
  • Oct 1, 2012
  • #27
I think he was getting a few trolls on Facebook.
 

Black6Osprey

New Member
  • Oct 1, 2012
  • #28
CCFC_Charlie said:
Few posts on his Facebook over the past day.

"Get in there u beauty game wasn't the best but don't care just wanted them 3 points."

"Some people make me laugh!! Moan when we lose fair enough! Moan when we win! Wtf!"
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That's no way way for him to be talking about the manager.
 

Mucca Mad Boys

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 1, 2012
  • #29
pusbccfc said:
I remember reading that report at the time.
Very inspirational for me.

Also it says he plays behind the striker, and he went the countries highest goal scorer... Why did we put him wide!?
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Under Coleman we played 4-4-2! No space for a CAM.
 

Covstu

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 1, 2012
  • #30
Nonleagueherewecome said:
What does he mean about negativity? Has he been reading on here?!
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yes this website is brimming with positivity!!
 
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kepit 2 yusen

New Member
  • Oct 1, 2012
  • #31
I class myself as one of the Baker/ Bell camp moaners last season. I have only missed one match this season (yes the one we won) and I have seen Carl play with passion and determination since the start. There are very few others out there who are prepared to keep fighting for the ball in a tackle when it seems a lost cause. On many of these occasions he has won the ball back through sheer grit. Others in the team take note ! He is not the most skillful player and yes his accuracy at times is lacking but he is playing some great football on the whole and we really do need him at the moment. Let him keep the Captains armband as he's earnt it and lets hope his enthusiasm and passion rubs off. :claping hands:
 
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stringyb92

New Member
  • Oct 1, 2012
  • #32
What is his facebook link?
 

shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 1, 2012
  • #33
SkyBlue_Taylor said:
Under Coleman we played 4-4-2! No space for a CAM.
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Seem to remember a lot of 451 with Best up top. Coulda fit him in there.
 
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SkyBlueBlood

Member
  • Oct 1, 2012
  • #34
1nilandwe... said:
Better than always saying the wrong things Grendel.
Damned if you do and damned if you don't hey?

(I'm sensing that there was sarcasm in that post by the way)
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Wasn't he quoting Ranson!
 
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