Sleepy1968 Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 Per Nige on Sound of The City now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 No surprise there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad blit Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 Well there were ‘rumours’ of a bigger issue regarding his health and too many concussions. Hope you get better soon Bakes and do what’s best for your own health. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 I did hear last week from a fairly reliable source that he is retiring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 Shame . Really rate Baker and we miss his presence at the back. More importantly though is that he fully recovers from a couple of serious head injuries 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 Not much of a surprise this. Wish him well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 All the best to him. I`d love to see him back but it is only a game and not worth destroying yourself for. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 All the best Baker, hope you can return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBB Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 He has to put his health first, ‘tis only a game. I thought he looked like he was really enjoying his football this season. Wish him well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliftonCliff Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 Just now, SBB said: He has to put his health first, ‘tis only a game. I thought he looked like he was really enjoying his football this season. Wish him well. Mitrovic wouldn’t have had such an easy time of it if Baker had been on the pitch on Saturday. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 49 minutes ago, weepywall said: I did hear last week from a fairly reliable source that he is retiring. If the reports of the combined affects of his head injuries overs the years are true he has no other alternative. We’ve all got to hope that there is no long lasting impairment to his health and he enjoys a happy long retirement 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 Wish Baker well. Would be great to see him again in a City shirt but his health is the priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Red Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 A fit Nathan Baker is one of the first names on the teamsheet for me. We don't have anyone else that can match his physicality and aerial ability and it's a real shame that his career has been blighted by injuries. Whilst we've all rolled our eyes when he's had to go off at half time in a number of games, there is no doubting that he has always given his best when he's pulled on the red shirt. He clearly needs to do whats best for his health but from a selfish point of view i'll be disapointed if that is the end of his career because he'll be difficult to replace. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im_over_ere Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 If he does retire due to health, will this be covered by insurance, and thus not included as part of our overall FFP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 28 minutes ago, Agard Days Night said: What?! Trying to join in the conversation. Apologies if I’ve spoken out of turn. At the risk of this being a “whooosh” comment,,, he was taken to hospital twice in a month with serious head injuries and hasnt been near the playing squad since and nige has confirmed he wont play again this season…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 19 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: At the risk of this being a “whooosh” comment,,, he was taken to hospital twice in a month with serious head injuries and hasnt been near the playing squad since and nige has confirmed he wont play again this season…. Wow, thanks Simon. Wish him all the best and fingers crossed he’s fit and well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Constant Rabbit Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 Oh well, as it's now official from NP - Nathan baker will be retiring due to ongoing traumatic Brain injuries. It's affecting his daily life outside of football quite significantly, and has the potential to be a life-long issue. Wishing Nathan a long and healthy life, and best to his family as well - they will be relieved that he is taking the sensible option. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, The Constant Rabbit said: Oh well, as it's now official from NP - Nathan baker will be retiring due to ongoing traumatic Brain injuries. It's affecting his daily life outside of football quite significantly, and has the potential to be a life-long issue. Wishing Nathan a long and healthy life, and best to his family as well - they will be relieved that he is taking the sensible option. Sad news, but glad news in a funny way. Just had a little one havent they, so hopefully he’s done enough over the years to be relatively set up for life. Best wishes Bakes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, The Constant Rabbit said: Oh well, as it's now official from NP - Nathan baker will be retiring due to ongoing traumatic Brain injuries. It's affecting his daily life outside of football quite significantly, and has the potential to be a life-long issue. Wishing Nathan a long and healthy life, and best to his family as well - they will be relieved that he is taking the sensible option. Is that what NP actually said? So sad for Bakes but he has to let his health come first. It would be nice if he could be at AG for a home game (if he feels OK to do so of course) so we can say goodbye properly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 Just now, Lanterne Rouge said: Is that what NP actually said? So sad for Bakes but he has to let his health come first. It would be nice if he could be at AG for a home game (if he feels OK to do so of course) so we can say goodbye properly. No he didn’t, but I think CR might well be ITK here. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) Is he retiring? Is that official? Where? Thought NP just said (so far) that he’s unlikely to play again this season. EDIT - just seen post above. Edited January 17, 2022 by B-Rizzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 8 minutes ago, The Constant Rabbit said: Oh well, as it's now official from NP - Nathan baker will be retiring due to ongoing traumatic Brain injuries. It's affecting his daily life outside of football quite significantly, and has the potential to be a life-long issue. Wishing Nathan a long and healthy life, and best to his family as well - they will be relieved that he is taking the sensible option. Sad news. Best wishes for the future to Nathan and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, pongo88 said: If the reports of the combined affects of his head injuries overs the years are true he has no other alternative. We’ve all got to hope that there is no long lasting impairment to his health and he enjoys a happy long retirement It’s clinically proven that numerous concussions can lead to an increased risk of developing dementia in later life. Geoff Astle, Jackie Charlton, Bobby Charlton, Nobby Styles and Martin Peters all developed dementia. Baker has experienced several concussions already and will be aware that if he continues to play that the chances of developing dementia in later life increases dramatically. I hope he retires from the game. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finley_Smith10 Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 Baker is class. 100% we wouldn’t of conceded as many goals as we have if he was in the team. Best wishes to him 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 Always liked watching Nathan play.Will be a shame if he has to retire but there is really no alternative for him.Hope he is fortunate enough not to have complications from his injuries in later life.Best of luck for the future Nathan and thanks for some full blooded appearances. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 only odowda left of the "golden generation" now then ..... thanks bakes for the memories always thought we looked solid when he was fit and well... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 Would be a blow to lose him, but as previous posters have said, his well being must come first. Are we in for Alfie Mawson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 29 minutes ago, sglosbcfc said: Would be a blow to lose him, but as previous posters have said, his well being must come first. Are we in for Alfie Mawson? Only if he’s had two knee replacements. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 I’ve continually called him “a warrior” and “the best defender at our club” on here - and I’ve been laughed at, ridiculed and shouted down for those views - but I still stand by them - Nathan Baker is a proper defender - a proper stopper, a guy who relishes the battle and gives everything - it’s been a pleasure cheering him on, I hope he’s ok and can return to play for us - but if not, thanks Bakes - a proper hard man who knew how to give everything for the Red shirt ... 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 2 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I’ve continually called him “a warrior” and “the best defender at our club” on here - and I’ve been laughed at, ridiculed and shouted down for those views - but I still stand by them - Nathan Baker is a proper defender - a proper stopper, a guy who relishes the battle and gives everything - it’s been a pleasure cheering him on, I hope he’s ok and can return to play for us - but if not, thanks Bakes - a proper hard man who knew how to give everything for the Red shirt ... The bloke has played in the Premier League, an FA Cup Final and been a superb defender for City. Anybody that can't see that really doesn't know a lot about football. If it wasn't for his injury record he would be spoken about as one of the best defenders we've had since the top flight days. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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