Rocking Red Cyril Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Dollymarie said: It’s because it’s remembrance weekend, so can’t really be done pre-game Thank you Dolly for making sense if it all. Would of not been better to have it last home game then or after the world cup. Or am I missing something. Which is likely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 1 hour ago, italian dave said: My thought exactly! Not to mention someone who can score from a free kick. I'd forgotten we sold Goater mid season, John Ward said he was looking forward to using him in the Championship, we would probably have stayed up if we'd kept him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 6 hours ago, ashton_fan said: I'd forgotten we sold Goater mid season, John Ward said he was looking forward to using him in the Championship, we would probably have stayed up if we'd kept him He went to Man City didn’t he? We would probably have gone up as Champions if we’d held out for the run in. Even then Man City were a much bigger club than us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AppyDAZE Posted November 12, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) It was a lovely, emotional farewell to Baker today that was really well done by everyone including the fans. Good luck, Nathan. We will all miss your no-nonsense, whole-hearted approach at AG. All the best in the future. Edited November 12, 2022 by AppyDAZE 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 It was very moving the tribute to Baker. I must confess to having something in my eye at one time there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 6 hours ago, ashton_fan said: I'd forgotten we sold Goater mid season, John Ward said he was looking forward to using him in the Championship, we would probably have stayed up if we'd kept him Doubt it, goal scoring wasn’t the problem. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 9 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: He went to Man City didn’t he? We would probably have gone up as Champions if we’d held out for the run in. Even then Man City were a much bigger club than us. Replaced him with Jason Roberts on loan , who scored the winner in next game at Oldham before p****g John Ward off by going off to play in an International If Roberts had stayed I think we would still have been Champions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claverham_Red Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Touching tribute, credit to City and the players and staff who made it an memorable moment. I think Baker was quite emotional and didn’t want the limelight by being on the microphone. All the best for the future, Nathan. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brann-red Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Completely agree - was a good tribute and nicely carried out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexhill reds Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Thought Pearson demonstrated his man management qualities with Baker on the pitch, constantly talking to him, when it was clear that he was finding it difficult. So sad that he’s had to retire, loved a Baker tackle, I fondly remember a full blooded late challenge against QPR on the touch line at home one year which resulted in, if I recall, several rolls by the QPR player and a straight red. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 44 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said: Doubt it, goal scoring wasn’t the problem. Might a fully fit Shaun Taylor for the whole seasom habe swung things in our favour? We certainly picked up pts and defensively when he returned in April. Still lacked some luck...WBA away, Sunderland home, Birmingham home iirc timekeeping and officiating were not in our favour- he was injured for the 1st 2 however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 13 minutes ago, bexhill reds said: Thought Pearson demonstrated his man management qualities with Baker on the pitch, constantly talking to him, when it was clear that he was finding it difficult. So sad that he’s had to retire, loved a Baker tackle, I fondly remember a full blooded late challenge against QPR on the touch line at home one year which resulted in, if I recall, several rolls by the QPR player and a straight red. Pretty obvious Pearson loves him, his sort of player & man. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Thought the timing was odd prior to it but then thought it was a good motivator for the players second half - felt quite emotional myself. All the best Bakes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Clevedon Red Posted November 12, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Very emotional Bakes. 12 2 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Nicely done and what a lovely family they seem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Yeah that was emotional, never seen a half time presentation involving the players before, in fact I’d forgotten it was happening until the players came out and formed a guard of honour. Anyone know if he has any plans for the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 48 minutes ago, Clevedon Red said: Very emotional Bakes. Blimey, didn’t quite get the emotion up where we sit, but that is very touching. Nice one City. All the best Bakes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 What a fantastic competitor and footballer....wish we had 3 Nathan's at the back? I will miss his tackles and defending, I hope he has a great rest of his life!! Be great if he could stay attached to City in some role? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 49 minutes ago, maxjak said: What a fantastic competitor and footballer....wish we had 3 Nathan's at the back? I will miss his tackles and defending, I hope he has a great rest of his life!! Be great if he could stay attached to City in some role? You'd need three to ensure one was available! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Major Isewater said: He went to Man City didn’t he? We would probably have gone up as Champions if we’d held out for the run in. Even then Man City were a much bigger club than us. Though we swapped divisions with them at the end of that season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexhill reds Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 2 hours ago, bexhill reds said: Thought Pearson demonstrated his man management qualities with Baker on the pitch, constantly talking to him, when it was clear that he was finding it difficult. So sad that he’s had to retire, loved a Baker tackle, I fondly remember a full blooded late challenge against QPR on the touch line at home one year which resulted in, if I recall, several rolls by the QPR player and a straight red. Found it on YT, a thing of beauty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 40 minutes ago, bexhill reds said: Found it on YT, a thing of beauty Keith Stroud ...........what a Cu Next Tuesday? As for that QPR Diva, give him a BAFTA For overacting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 4 hours ago, AppyDAZE said: It was a lovely, emotional farewell to Baker today that was really well done by everyone including the fans. Good luck, Nathan. We will all miss your no-nonsense, whole-hearted approach at AG. All the best in the future. Agree. Very emotional - brought a tear to my eye in the ground today. I liked how Pearson looked after him too. Nice that his family were involved as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Thought it was perfect. And shows how close Pearson is with the players, and just how much he cares for them too. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 11 hours ago, ashton_fan said: I'd forgotten we sold Goater mid season, John Ward said he was looking forward to using him in the Championship, we would probably have stayed up if we'd kept him We did have Akinbiyi who was on fire for us in the Championship that season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 8 hours ago, eardun said: Agree. Very emotional - brought a tear to my eye in the ground today. I liked how Pearson looked after him too. Nice that his family were involved as well. Yep, the way Nige and Baker had a man hug was very touching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 OS: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/thank-you-bakes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 14 hours ago, bexhill reds said: Thought Pearson demonstrated his man management qualities with Baker on the pitch, constantly talking to him, when it was clear that he was finding it difficult. So sad that he’s had to retire, loved a Baker tackle, I fondly remember a full blooded late challenge against QPR on the touch line at home one year which resulted in, if I recall, several rolls by the QPR player and a straight red. Just been saying the same. Anyone doubting Pearson’s man management just watch the footage of him with Baker yesterday. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 Bless Tommy Conway looks very upset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 I’m gonna stick my neck out and say it now, Baker will be back in some capacity for our football club. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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