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Transfer Rumour #CARLBAKERDAY (1 Viewer)

  • Thread starter We'll_live_and_die
  • Start date May 23, 2017
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eastwoodsdustman

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  • May 23, 2017
  • #36
oucho said:
In all the excitement, 2 points to make:

1) people seem to be having selective memory syndrome - when he was here, most people would moan about for his tendency to have one good game in 10 and to duck out of tackles - he wasn't a great for us by any means and didn't make any impact in the season we were relegated from the Championship
2) they do say in football "never go back" - look at McSheff - how many times is it the case that the returning player does better second time round than the first time?

That said, he'd be a lot better than some of the dross we picked last season so would only be an improvement as things stand.
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I've posted numerous times in the past about this. He was always having to cover for Christies forays into the opposition box and lost a major part of his game for the sake of the team.
I for one will be happy if he comes back (Baker not Chrisite).
 

bawtryneal

Well-Known Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #37
eastwoodsdustman said:
I've posted numerous times in the past about this. He was always having to cover for Christies forays into the opposition box and lost a major part of his game for the sake of the team.
I for one will be happy if he comes back (Baker not Chrisite).
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Strange how Christie played in the Championship last season and Baker in League 2.
 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator
  • May 23, 2017
  • #38
bawtryneal said:
Strange how Christie played in the Championship last season and Baker in League 2.
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Not really, Christie was still learning his craft at City.
 

Malaka

Well-Known Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #39
I always liked him. And he would play his heart out for us as he would want to be here, something which has been lacking of late
 
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eastwoodsdustman

Well-Known Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #40
bawtryneal said:
Strange how Christie played in the Championship last season and Baker in League 2.
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Yes it is. I bet he's well happy that he got away with it!
 

oucho

Well-Known Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #41
Malaka said:
I always liked him. And he would play his heart out for us as he would want to be here, something which has been lacking of late
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Clearly you're not still having flashbacks of his pusillanimous display at Southampton away on the last day of the relegation season, amongst many other anonymous, ineffectual performances for us during his time with us.
 

fernandopartridge

Well-Known Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #42
oucho said:
Clearly you're not still having flashbacks of his pusillanimous display at Southampton away on the last day of the relegation season, amongst many other anonymous, ineffectual performances for us during his time with us.
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His problem there was that he wasn't really good enough for the Championship
 

bawtryneal

Well-Known Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #43
I agree Baker is a fan of CCFC and has brought his kids up as fans etc etc
For me he was "hit and miss" and would have one great game and then go missing for two weeks.
Could probably do a good job for us in League 2 as he proved at Pompey last season.
I trust MR judgement so will be happy if he gets him back but wouldn't make him a marquee signing on big bucks.
 

Liquid Gold

Well-Known Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #44
If we just sign the entire Pompey team I'll be happy.
 
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ccfcway

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  • May 23, 2017
  • #45
oucho said:
Clearly you're not still having flashbacks of his pusillanimous display at Southampton away on the last day of the relegation season, amongst many other anonymous, ineffectual performances for us during his time with us.
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a bit similar to michael doyle then
 

oucho

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  • May 23, 2017
  • #46
ccfcway said:
a bit similar to michael doyle then
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Well...yeah!
 

smouch1975

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  • May 23, 2017
  • #47
Rich said:
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This is a proper whopper.
I had one for lunch


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We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator
  • May 23, 2017
  • #48
smouch1975 said:
This is a proper whopper.
I had one for lunch


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Show us a picture of yours. I bet it didn't look like that.
 

smouch1975

Well-Known Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #49
In Australia. Sure.

The burgers are always better at 'hungry jacks'



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Malaka

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  • May 23, 2017
  • #50
oucho said:
Clearly you're not still having flashbacks of his pusillanimous display at Southampton away on the last day of the relegation season, amongst many other anonymous, ineffectual performances for us during his time with us.
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Yes but there were over 30 games this season when you could have said that about the 11 on the pitch, i never said he was good, I said I liked him, but I do take your point consistency was not a strength
 
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sparky

Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #51
I like baker got quite good skill and turns but lacks that couple of yards of pace especially when in the championship, but that said he probably has my vote on the best performance in a game at the Ricoh against Birmingham I think it was in Richard Shaw's first game in charge he were fantastic that night

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skybluedan

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  • May 23, 2017
  • #52
He had some bad games but more good than bad I think? I like him he wants to play for city his kids support city I would get him back and make him captain
 

skybluedan

Well-Known Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #53
Shit forgot happy carlbakerday everyone
 
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Polar

Well-Known Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #54
sparky said:
I like baker got quite good skill and turns but lacks that couple of yards of pace especially when in the championship, but that said he probably has my vote on the best performance in a game at the Ricoh against Birmingham I think it was in Richard Shaw's first game in charge he were fantastic that night
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Great game, I remember getting to the game late and us already being a goal down...and the first thing I saw as I took my seat behind the goal was the ball cannoning off Murphy's crossbar! Having sat in traffic for an hour to get to there I was thinking...great, here we go...one of those days...nevertheless we left with big grins on our faces that night!
 
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Polar

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  • May 23, 2017
  • #55
On his day he could do this (see second goal)

 

Liquid Gold

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  • May 23, 2017
  • #56
skybluedan said:
He had some bad games but more good than bad I think? I like him he wants to play for city his kids support city I would get him back and make him captain
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I'd have him back but not as captain. Remember him waving his arms around shouting at everybody when he was out of position or didn't have the ball passed to him? Used to drive me mad.
 

Irish Sky Blue

Well-Known Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #57
shy_tall_knight said:
His performance for MK Dons back in 2015 against us was sensational, I think he would do a great job
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Thought so too. Although we some how won, Baker was fantastic and was ripping our defence apart all game.
 

steve82

Well-Known Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #58
Liquid Gold said:
I'd have him back but not as captain. Remember him waving his arms around shouting at everybody when he was out of position or didn't have the ball passed to him? Used to drive me mad.
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Sounds like Jim O'Brien to me!!



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We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator
  • May 23, 2017
  • #59
steve82 said:
Sounds like Jim O'Brien to me!!

Deffo JOB



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junglej13

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  • May 23, 2017
  • #60
Was told today by someone who would know that Baker has had no contact from us.
 

YorkshireSkyBlue

New Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #61
junglej13 said:
Was told today by someone who would know that Baker has had no contact from us.
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Think that's referring back to last year when he wanted to come back but had no contact.


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junglej13

Well-Known Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #62
YorkshireSkyBlue said:
Think that's referring back to last year when he wanted to come back but had no contact.


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No, I was told by someone as of today he's had no contact from the club.
 

YorkshireSkyBlue

New Member
  • May 23, 2017
  • #63
junglej13 said:
No, I was told by someone as of today he's had no contact from the club.
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Suppose he won't have yet though because a deal will have to be ironed out between us and Pompey first.


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shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • May 24, 2017
  • #64
junglej13 said:
No, I was told by someone as of today he's had no contact from the club.
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Well good, we aren't allowed to talk to him while he's under contract at Pompey, we'd need their permission.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • May 24, 2017
  • #65
Are people going to be disappointed if he doesn't sign?
 
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Monners

Well-Known Member
  • May 24, 2017
  • #66
No, not really to be honest
 

torchomatic

Well-Known Member
  • May 24, 2017
  • #67
Where did the rumour of him re-signing originate?
 

covcity4life

Well-Known Member
  • May 24, 2017
  • #68
pompey fans on their forum dont want him to come to us. they think he has 2 good seasons left in him and would be a starter in league 1
 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator
  • May 24, 2017
  • #69
torchomatic said:
Where did the rumour of him re-signing originate?
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Coventry City boss Mark Robins is believed to be keen to bring former fans' favourite Carl Baker back to the Ricoh Arena.

The Telegraph understands that the Sky Blues' boss is hoping to secure a return for the skilful forward, whom he made captain when he inherited the player back in his first spell in charge in 2012.
 

torchomatic

Well-Known Member
  • May 24, 2017
  • #70
Rich said:
Coventry City boss Mark Robins is believed to be keen to bring former fans' favourite Carl Baker back to the Ricoh Arena.

The Telegraph understands that the Sky Blues' boss is hoping to secure a return for the skilful forward, whom he made captain when he inherited the player back in his first spell in charge in 2012.
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Ah, thanks Rich.
 
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