I understand that Carl Baker is in talks with City with a view to agreeing a deal to pay up a percentage of his contract. I expect him to leave the Sky Blues by mutual consent tonight."
Can't say I am that fussed. Some will be outraged no doubt.
Fair play he was a city player and he had good games and shocking games like most. He did a lot for charity so you can never knock him for that but IF it frees up his wages for others I can't see that much of an issue.
Fair play he was a city player and he had good games and shocking games like most. He did a lot for charity so you can never knock him for that but IF it frees up his wages for others I can't see that much of an issue.
Some rumours are saying that Baker will sign for Northampton..
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Need to get rid of half the squad for that..
Will probably get another has been on loan really annoying.
Our midfield on Saturday was rubbish, no creativity won't matter who we have up front if we can't sort that out....
Will probably get another has been on loan really annoying.
Our midfield on Saturday was rubbish, no creativity won't matter who we have up front if we can't sort that out....
Easy rumour isn't it. He is a good league one player and is a play off player imo
Can't see why anybody would be pleased to see him go. Had a settled family here and was committed to the club and always took time to engage with fans; and the totality of his record during his time with us stands scrutiny very well. We will do well to find one midfielder from the current crop that will match his record at Coventry
One good season in four, figures from last year down on the previous year indicating he's in decline as a footballer. Jim O'Brien more than capable of filling his boots. Great servant, average player.
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I don't think anybody will be out celebrating in the street because of it with happyness. If it is true about Northampton he won't need to move or anything so not as bad as say Yeovil.
I don't get this Baker love-in, very very average player. The fact there's a rumour that he's going to Northampton (bang average league 2 team) says it all. Just beacuase he's lauded as some kind of legend on facebook, doesn't mean he can still do it on the field,
I know of one poster who will be. It's all okay talking about players with potential, but he's done it. Not always stupendously, but he's been decent. Now we've paid him off, so in effect, it's cost us money to terminate his contract. Andy Ducros had potential. I like players with potential. However, I like stable, solid performers about the place too. Baker was one
If we have to pay his contract up, or a high proportion of it, then it isn't really saving any money to move him on.
Nobody loves him. Nobody thinks he's a legend. He's just a steady, decent, loyal player. No rose-tinted eulogies here
Check out captain Bakes' facebook page. He's most definitely a skyblues legend.
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Midfielder Carl Baker leaves #SkyBlues after terminating contract by mutual consent http://bit.ly/1pjRUv0
Midfielder Carl Baker leaves #SkyBlues after terminating contract by mutual consent http://bit.ly/1pjRUv0
Coventry City midfielder Carl Baker has agreed to terminate his contract with the football club by mutual consent subject to Football League and FA approval.
The 31-year old has made 182 appearances for the Sky Blues, scoring 28 goals during his four-year spell at the club which also saw him wear the captain's armband.
The club would like to thank Carl for his hard work over the years and wish him all the best for the future.
City manager Steven Pressley said: "This was a very difficult decision for me to make because Carl has been brilliant for us since I joined.
"During the summer, we've assessed the options within the squad and we believe that it is a good time for Carl to look for a new challenge in his career and we sincerely wish him all the best with that."
Read more at http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/...ation-010914-1892367.aspx#YlbseRdgixillFVo.99
The 31-year old has made 182 appearances for the Sky Blues, scoring 28 goals during his four-year spell at the club which also saw him wear the captain's armband.
The club would like to thank Carl for his hard work over the years and wish him all the best for the future.
City manager Steven Pressley said: "This was a very difficult decision for me to make because Carl has been brilliant for us since I joined.
"During the summer, we've assessed the options within the squad and we believe that it is a good time for Carl to look for a new challenge in his career and we sincerely wish him all the best with that."
Read more at http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/...ation-010914-1892367.aspx#YlbseRdgixillFVo.99
Grendel, you are so much like Cartman it's uncanny. He must have been based on you as an 8-year old
Ah well.
We've had better, we've had worse. Seemed a decent chap who's matured as he got older, lots of respect for his charity work as well. Do think this is a footballing decision mind, he never seemed to quite fit into Pressley's side last season even when scoring goals early on.
Hope it works out for him elsewhere.
We've had better, we've had worse. Seemed a decent chap who's matured as he got older, lots of respect for his charity work as well. Do think this is a footballing decision mind, he never seemed to quite fit into Pressley's side last season even when scoring goals early on.
Hope it works out for him elsewhere.
Today is the day - Carl Baker day - black armband and a minutes silence every year now.
Don't think ill sleep tonight - so sad.
People have actually lost their minds. Madness, utter madness.
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im still going to have to say fuck sake baker at least once a game or it wont feel like a city game.
