The Carl Baker Return (12 Viewers)

ps1948 · May 29, 2016

Baker's worst performances in his last season with us coincided in the main with very bad team performances.
In his first (League One) season with MK he was one of their best players.
In his second (Championship) season he wasn't so good.
Coming back to us in a better CCFC team, in League One, he could well be a positive signing

JimmyHillsbeard · May 29, 2016

eastwoodsdustman said:
.... His last season with us saw him covering for Christies shortcomings at full back way too often and to the detriment of his own game.

Really? Really?
If we were offered the chance of re-signing either of these players I would definitely go for the one who's about to play in Euro2016.

JimmyHillsbeard · May 29, 2016

Just had a thought; Maybe he's coming back as manager?

Covstu · May 29, 2016

We need wide players so I think he can do a job, it gives us another option so no complaints from me on this one IF it happens

Hobo · May 29, 2016

If we sign him then for me things aren't looking good. Too old and too inconsistent. Hardly sparked us his first episode at the club.

Kilclines curly mullet · May 29, 2016

Baker wouldn't cost much, still loves the club and appears to want to come back. Mowbray wants to mix and match this year with experience and youth. A spine of Baker, Ricketts, Tudgay, possibly Turner (yes I'm waiting for the stick), along with Vincelot and the mix of young loans players looks good to me.

And before I hear it....those few listed are on a different planet to Fortune, hunt, Henderson and the likes.

AFCCOVENTRY · May 29, 2016

Kilclines curly mullet said:
Baker wouldn't cost much, still loves the club and appears to want to come back. Mowbray wants to mix and match this year with experience and youth. A spine of Baker, Ricketts, Tudgay, possibly Turner (yes I'm waiting for the stick), along with Vincelot and the mix of young loans players looks good to me.

And before I hear it....those few listed are on a different planet to Fortune, hunt, Henderson and the likes.

You can't have Ricketts, Baker and Tudgay as a spine for the team. They shouldn't be starting unless to cover injuries.

Kilclines curly mullet · May 29, 2016

AFCCOVENTRY said:
You can't have Ricketts, Baker and Tudgay as a spine for the team. They shouldn't be starting unless to cover injuries.

Great and correct point, I meant more for a spine of experienced players within the squad. Totally agree with you on a match by match basis.

AFCCOVENTRY · May 29, 2016

Kilclines curly mullet said:
Great and correct point, I meant more for a spine of experienced players within the squad. Totally agree with you on a match by match basis.

I guess it would fit in with Moggas head of having an experienced player for each are defence, midfield and striker. I still think we need an experienced keeper to push RCC further.

no_loyalty · May 29, 2016

He loves Coventry, he's better than McSheffrey

KG7 · May 29, 2016

Expect Leon to resign too.

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Grendel · May 29, 2016

no_loyalty said:
He loves Coventry, he's better than McSheffrey

Yes his championship record over the years is so superior to McSheffreys.

wingy · May 29, 2016

KG7 said:
Expect Leon to resign too.

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Best?

no_loyalty · May 29, 2016

KG7 said:
Expect Leon to resign too.

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McKenzie?

Wyken Sky Blue · May 29, 2016

KG7 said:
Expect Leon to resign too.

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Osman?

Is he quitting Everton?

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eastwoodsdustman · May 29, 2016

JimmyHillsbeard said:
Really? Really?
If we were offered the chance of re-signing either of these players I would definitely go for the one who's about to play in Euro2016.

Call me old fashioned, but I prefer full our backs to be able to defend instead of jogging back on the half way line whilst the opposition winger is running into our box with the ball. Think Baker might have seen it the same way during his time here.

ccfcway · May 29, 2016

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Grendel said:
Yes his championship record over the years is so superior to McSheffreys.

sadly we are in League one. Whilst not the end all for midfielders, here are their League one strike rates

_______________________Apps_ Goals
Gary McSheffrey______ 127 ___ 22
Carl Baker___ ________ 154 ___ 40

Sick Boy · May 30, 2016

JimmyHillsbeard said:
Really? Really?
If we were offered the chance of re-signing either of these players I would definitely go for the one who's about to play in Euro2016.

Ridiculous, isn't it?!

Sick Boy · May 30, 2016

eastwoodsdustman said:
Call me old fashioned, but I prefer full our backs to be able to defend instead of jogging back on the half way line whilst the opposition winger is running into our box with the ball. Think Baker might have seen it the same way during his time here.

Christie has won the young player of the year award at Derby. Baker signed for us in the Championship and was ultimately a disappoint for us in that league. I'm nt sure that any neutral would agree with you.

eastwoodsdustman · May 30, 2016

Comparing apples and pears. Doubt Mowbray has signed Baker as a right back so not really an issue over Christie or Baker. I'll maintain that Christie wasn't great defensivley for us though.

Greenskyblue · May 30, 2016

baker would be a top signing, help mk get promoted 2 seasons ago and although he is an ageing player i still think he could come in and produce the goods. seems like mk fans want to keep him and that says it all surely.

I_Saw_Shaw_Score · May 30, 2016

Greenskyblue said:
baker would be a top signing, help mk get promoted 2 seasons ago and although he is an ageing player i still think he could come in and produce the goods. seems like mk fans want to keep him and that says it all surely.

Some of our fans wanted to keep our injury prone centre back.
I take fans opinions of fans favourites with a massive pinch of salt.

dongonzalos · May 30, 2016

Nah don't want him and we were right to let him go on a free for footballing reasons....

Oh and I see what you mean he definitely struggles to pick a pass

torchomatic · May 30, 2016

dongonzalos said:
Nah don't want him and we were right to let him go on a free for footballing reasons....

Oh and I see what you mean he definitely struggles to pick a pass

I'm a bit ambivalent on this to be honest. When he's he good, he's good, etc etc. I'd have him back as a squad/impact player. He can certainly change a game.

aloisiwouldhavescored · May 30, 2016

AFCCOVENTRY said:
You can't have Ricketts, Baker and Tudgay as a spine for the team. They shouldn't be starting unless to cover injuries.

Do we know yet whether these 3 players have signed for next season yet?

aloisiwouldhavescored · May 30, 2016

Sorry, meant to say Fleck, Ricketts and Tudgay, nothing to do with Baker.

Greenskyblue · May 30, 2016

I_Saw_Shaw_Score said:
Some of our fans wanted to keep our injury prone centre back.
I take fans opinions of fans favourites with a massive pinch of salt.

I Would have loved to have kept reda on a pay as you play deal.

higgs · May 30, 2016

Might still keep reda if he proves his fitness pre season and if he doesn't receive any offers from other clubs the club might offer a pay as you play deal

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We'll_live_and_die · May 30, 2016

Just watched that video. He does nothing flashy at all, but everything is effective. Turning players inside out he looks so gangly and clumsy but he keeps control well and does a job.

wingy · May 30, 2016

Rich said:
Just watched that video. He does nothing flashy at all, but everything is effective. Turning players inside out he looks so gangly and clumsy but he keeps control well and does a job.

He played some superb balls through for Clark and Callum in that half season and the one before, Beckhamesque from wide right just ahead of the halfway line.
Oh and knocked a few in himself.

pusbccfc · May 30, 2016

Baker's last three seasons in League One..

14/15
Played 32
Scored 9
Assists 11

13/14
Played 43 (all comps)
Scored 10
Assists 8

12/13
Played 55
Scored 15
Assists 13

Ryan Kent on the other hand

Played 17
Scored 1
Assist 1

James Maddison
Played 23
Scored 3
Assists 3

I would certainly have him back.

fernandopartridge · May 30, 2016

No thank you. Hardly somebody associated with progress. We signed him whilst Swansea were signing players like Nathan Dyer. I think we even paid more.

skybluegod · May 31, 2016

Fan asked Carl on FB whether TM had been in contact, he responded nope.

Sky Blue Kid · May 31, 2016

skybluegod said:
Fan asked Carl on FB whether TM had been in contact, he responded nope.

Silly person.... NOPE.."Not one penny extra" "Wages"

no_loyalty · Jun 1, 2016

Love or money?

If Baker was offered a 1 yr deal by City and a 1 yr deal by MK Dons at slightly better wages than City's offer, which offer do you think he would take?

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