Port Said Red Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 I have to say I am full of respect for the way this guy has played since he got here. No fuss, no bother and most of all no settling in period. I realise he has been here before, but that was a different time and under different coaching, so it doesn't really change my opinion. It doesn't seem to matter to him who he plays alongside either. Starting with Bailey Wright he took more of a first ball role, and now paired up with Aden Flint he has switched to the covering position. I don't get the impression that he is "Mr Bristol City" by any stretch of the imagination, but he's clearly a professional doing a very good job, let's not take him for granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 I have been watching since 1988 and I cannot remember many better centre backs at our club than Baker. Amazingly consistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Agree. Very good defender, nice he plays in City. To meet him and Flint as fw, aaj aaj, that hurt. Really like him. As someone else said, Villa will not have him, I show you what I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Not sure anyone is taking him for granted. He has been a beast so far. Winning most things, whether they be in the air or on the ground. Uncompromising and no nonsense. It was always said he had a mistake in him, but we've seen less of that, or that he will get himself a stupid red. Well we've seen a little less of that too, but I'd take the odd suspension in exchange for his comittment. You need players like that in this physical league. No.1 tackling defender in the league is Joe Bryan. No.2 is Luke Ayling. Imagine if we had a back four of: Ayling Flint/Wright Baker Bryan Surely that defence wouldn't be bettered by many in this division this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 I must confess that I wasn't overimpressed with the lad when he was here on loan. He was being booked too often and was injured quite a lot but since coming back he has been class. He is so close to his man that the attacker can do nothing when trying to intercept a ball . Baker just swots it away. He has also brought a bit of agression to the back line and must be horrible to play against. Well done Baker , keep it up . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Great defender, one of the main reasons we are 4th in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 16 minutes ago, harrys said: Great defender, one of the main reasons we are 4th in the league Look out Harrys @fanjita will be along soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Does his thing and gets on with it without fuss (the temper seems curbed) and with great professionalism. A terrific player. Because he stands next to Flint, you can forget what a big bloke he is too. "Our central defence is bigger than your defence na na na na na!" we could say to nearly everybody. If we wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Alessandro said: Not sure anyone is taking him for granted. He has been a beast so far. Winning most things, whether they be in the air or on the ground. Uncompromising and no nonsense. It was always said he had a mistake in him, but we've seen less of that, or that he will get himself a stupid red. Well we've seen a little less of that too, but I'd take the odd suspension in exchange for his comittment. You need players like that in this physical league. No.1 tackling defender in the league is Joe Bryan. No.2 is Luke Ayling. Imagine if we had a back four of: Ayling Flint/Wright Baker Bryan Surely that defence wouldn't be bettered by many in this division this season. I really liked Luke Ayling when he played for us but wasn't too sorry to see him go and still have no regrets. I never felt that he was quick enough to be a Championship RB and despite the rave reviews he's received since joining Leeds, he often seems (to me) to be out of position or have some culpability when goals are conceded. I always felt that, in the Championship (certainly not in L1) that defensively, he was a bit of a liability. I wouldn't want him back in our team now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 21 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Does his thing and gets on with it without fuss (the temper seems curbed) and with great professionalism. A terrific player. Because he stands next to Flint, you can forget what a big bloke he is too. "Our central defence is bigger than your defence na na na na na!" we could say to nearly everybody. If we wanted. Doesn't this belong in a "chants" thread..?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 17 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: I really liked Luke Ayling when he played for us but wasn't too sorry to see him go and still have no regrets. I never felt that he was quick enough to be a Championship RB and despite the rave reviews he's received since joining Leeds, he often seems (to me) to be out of position or have some culpability when goals are conceded. I always felt that, in the Championship (certainly not in L1) that defensively, he was a bit of a liability. I wouldn't want him back in our team now. It's interesting isn't it? We can see the level that LJ requires of his players right now and where he wants them to get to, it makes you realise why some of the players that some of us have liked or "could be a good squad player" have been moved on. Could you really see us being as happy seeing a Burns or a Golbourne for example coming off the bench or playing in our "cup team"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Don't underestimate the short term effect Steve Bruce had with Baker during their time together on the training ground at Villa last year. Think I saw a lot of Villa fans say he was their most improved player last season, and even though he might not set the world of football alight with his management skills; Bruce will know 'a lot' about being a more than decent centre half! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 16 minutes ago, Kingswoodactor said: Don't underestimate the short term effect Steve Bruce had with Baker during their time together on the training ground at Villa last year. Think I saw a lot of Villa fans say he was their most improved player last season, and even though he might not set the world of football alight with his management skills; Bruce will know 'a lot' about being a more than decent centre half! Best centre half never to play for England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Great signing, relishes the battle and a big reason we no longer appear a soft touch, especially away. Love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 39 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Best centre half never to play for England? No that's Aden Flint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Gotta be up there in the top 5 CBs in the division IMHO, can see why Villa fans were so upset to see him leave. When you consider he already had nearly 80 appearances in the PL before even his first stint with us, you've got to reckon he's a definite PL quality CB now with how much he's improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Agree with all of the above. One thing that I haven't seen commented on so far, is how assured he looks on the ball. That's a big part of how we play now, they can all handle the ball. Great signing imo. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinreliant Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Rudolf Hucker said: I really liked Luke Ayling when he played for us but wasn't too sorry to see him go and still have no regrets. I never felt that he was quick enough to be a Championship RB and despite the rave reviews he's received since joining Leeds, he often seems (to me) to be out of position or have some culpability when goals are conceded. I always felt that, in the Championship (certainly not in L1) that defensively, he was a bit of a liability. I wouldn't want him back in our team now. Agree. Ayling is good but Pisano is IMO better. Shame that he isn't a bit younger but still has four five years left in him hopefully. Can't wait to see him back in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: I really liked Luke Ayling when he played for us but wasn't too sorry to see him go and still have no regrets. I never felt that he was quick enough to be a Championship RB and despite the rave reviews he's received since joining Leeds, he often seems (to me) to be out of position or have some culpability when goals are conceded. I always felt that, in the Championship (certainly not in L1) that defensively, he was a bit of a liability. I wouldn't want him back in our team now. Is it fair to say that you've had him then Rudolf ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Villa did not actually want to sell him, they had to due to the FFP problem and to balance the books, A complete class act now and just need to add a few goals (flint style). agree the OP 100%. With hindsight I think Villa must be regetting swapping an aging JT with Baker who is at the peak of his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 It's been a while since we could all be so gushing about our defence and , at the same time, pontificate about our many options up front - a very long time indeed at this level. IMO, we're one creative attacking midfielder away from a promotion squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 22 minutes ago, bpexile said: Is it fair to say that you've had him then Rudolf ? Not my type. I'm still a lesbian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 34 minutes ago, robinreliant said: Agree. Ayling is good but Pisano is IMO better. Shame that he isn't a bit younger but still has four five years left in him hopefully. Can't wait to see him back in the squad. Based on a few games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londoner Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 I am surprised he came to us again it makes you question why some of the bigger teams in threat weren't in for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinreliant Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 16 minutes ago, Super said: Based on a few games? More reliable going forward. Even gets into some good goal scoring positions. Ayling tends to drift inside from deep leaving the wing exposed. Pisano is a wily older campaigner and IMO better than Ayling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Baker has been our best defender this season by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 33 minutes ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: IMO, we're one creative attacking midfielder away from a promotion squad. Totally agree with this, have watched every minute, all bar a couple when there were teething trouble's with bctv, our back 3 baker/flint/wright are absolutely outstanding, shame Pisano got injured and its going to be interesting to see what happens when he's fit again. He looked our best RB in a long long time early doors. All we are lacking is a "magic"man to give us a little bit more unpredictability BUT these maverick type players normally bring different team issue's. At times we almost try to over complicate play around the box, but it was good to see us shoot on Sat and get a couple of deflections so maybe LJ has told them to shoot a bit more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Pisano returning turns our back 4 into the best in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 37 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Not my type. I'm still a lesbian. Had you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Had you . You have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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