Actual Carl Baker Day - It has happened! (14 Viewers)
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skybluesam66
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I am worried about this
I really dont think we should consider him for this season - Everything is going fine without him
It may have the Steven Hunt/ Darius Henderson effect
we saw on Saturday, another ex "legend" who should have retired long ago. Lets leave this one well alone with so few games to go, and all of them important
I really dont think we should consider him for this season - Everything is going fine without him
It may have the Steven Hunt/ Darius Henderson effect
we saw on Saturday, another ex "legend" who should have retired long ago. Lets leave this one well alone with so few games to go, and all of them important
Otis
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It's a risk playing him, but I see no problem with us having him on the bench.
He would surely only come on if we were winning comfortably, or if we were chasing a game. With the latter it is worth trying anything.
Nick
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Not much point him being on the bench if he's not fit to play.
Otis
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I agree.
Obviously based upon him being fit.
Still doesn't mean he won't break down again though.
covcity4life
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hes an option if we need it. nothing wrong with that
doesnt mean he will be shoehorned into the team
doesnt mean he will be shoehorned into the team
SkyBlueCRJ
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I wouldn't go as far as to label it odd. I think it's a case of he was close to being 100% fit at the time but tweaked his calf in training so Robins isn't risking him. This isn't uncommon for a player who hasn't really played in a year. Reports suggest he has been training despite his injury so I'm confident he'll make his debut at some point.
standupforcity
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He's good to have around...the experience and encouragement at this time is crucial, and he's been there!
ccfcway
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tskezz
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i agree, i like the idea of him around the club but i think it may be silly trying to fit him in the squad when we're doing well.
no_loyalty
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If he is on a pay as you play deal then the club has lost nothing, if he is fit before the end of the season then it is a bonus
Hobo
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Fit by the end of the season and making a difference is world's apart. At this stage he is no more than a gamble and based on his lack of fitness and recent performances he is nowhere near meriting a place.
Paxman II
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I think having him as a threat from the bench and when we are struggling for a goal late in games needing to change it. He has that ability to hit the net at this level presuming he is still 80% the player we remember. Vital goals may yet be the key in promotion so worth the risk in signing him but does not mean he starts while the team is doing so well.
MR's also indicated Beavon is in form, indicating he may appear on the bench soon. An inform Beavon could be useful from the bench if we need to change it.
Ponticelli and Stokes chomping at the bit, Kelly asking what he's done wrong and Davies fit again means competition for places, and those in the side know they must keep performing to keep their place. It's all good.
(Hope I didn't just jinx it)
MR's also indicated Beavon is in form, indicating he may appear on the bench soon. An inform Beavon could be useful from the bench if we need to change it.
Ponticelli and Stokes chomping at the bit, Kelly asking what he's done wrong and Davies fit again means competition for places, and those in the side know they must keep performing to keep their place. It's all good.
(Hope I didn't just jinx it)
Hobo
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Flu where back to India?
Hobo
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Good points, but you are forgetting this is The Carl Baker his fans are talking about!
Otis
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Maybe I should have just stuck to knowing more than Robins and the Physios?
Just wish that Baker tweet from Robins had been made 5 days earlier though.
Liquid Gold
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Sounds like he needs to retire to be honest.
Esoterica
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The whole saga is delicious. From all those people who have continued to give him a good rimming for years on facebook even after he left, to him re-signing to much petting of the one eyed wonder weasel, only for him to never actually be fit enough to even train, nevermind play.
Still, when we balls up the play offs and Robins is sacked 10 games into next season with us hovering mid table, he'll make an amazing assistant as part of the Doyle/Baker player-manager dream team.
Still, when we balls up the play offs and Robins is sacked 10 games into next season with us hovering mid table, he'll make an amazing assistant as part of the Doyle/Baker player-manager dream team.
chiefdave
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Sounds like it from what Robins says there. He's not an idiot and with the little money we have I can't see him paying Baker a wage knowing he isn't fit and might not even play a game.
Its all set for him to make his return at Wembley and put in a MOTM performance!
Otis
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Loving all the positive vibes running throughout your post.
Nick
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Now you mention it.
Doyle in his sharp suit stood silently analysing with Baker in his tracksuit animated on the sideline.
Esoterica
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Well I may have been playing it up a smidgeLoving all the positive vibes running throughout your post.
It just amazes me that (some) grown men watching football all their lives were expecting a 35 year old who hasn't played all season to come in and drag us to promotion glory at the business end of a season. It tickles me the pedestal he is put on just from a bit of social media interaction. Even the 'experienced presence around a young squad' angle is bollocks - Robins hasn't seen him for days! It's no harm done if it's pay as you play though.
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Warwickhunt
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If he has got the flu then he would have been told to stay away and not infect the squad.
Dimi_Konstantflapalot
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Well I may have been playing it up a smidge
He's a throwback to the old Aron Gunnarsson 'add me on facebook' days
Captain Dart
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Odds on him playing this season, 33-1 against.
Nick
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Surely it's more than flu if it has lasted so long?