rob9872
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Keith houchen???? And don't tell me he's not a club legend.
Carl Baker; Credit to our club (6 Viewers)
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Keith houchen???? And don't tell me he's not a club legend.
Delboycov
Active Member
If he ends up lifting 2 trophies this season then he probably will go down in our history as a legend...far more worthy than some I've seen given that label over the last few years. Of course you're entitled to your opinion Duffy but can't you at least give a little credit to someone who's turned his City career around in such a fantastic way and done it with so much dignity? You seem to find it a lot easier to look for the negatives when for the 1st time in years the majority can finally see the positives. I'm sure you'll come back with your usual clever reply but I just think for once if you didn't have anything positive to say you should've said nothing at all. Just my opinion though....
Grendel
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An irritatingly fair point. However he is a legend due to cup exploits.
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Deleted member 4232
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Oh god, my fault for biting I guess. Never said you weren't allowed an opinion, don't care if it differs from mine, that's the beauty of opinions, you see. I know all about his previous playing history. I don't personally consider him 'legendary' either, we agree, but some people do, an opinion Peter Billing Eyes had, and shared with us until 'the authority' Grendel swooped in, and tried to correct. A whole page of text and opinion and you chose that to point out... back to your hole...
Grendel
Well-Known Member
To be honest I am not even that negative about him. I suppose bring of a certain age I can remember many right midfield players of real quality and the thought of baker being compared I find difficult to comprehend.
Also of we get promoted I would hope we find he is squad status rather than first team regular. Championship is beyond him.
Grendel
Well-Known Member
Emotional outburst.
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Deleted member 4439
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Quite apart from his current and previous successes, what marks out robins as destined for greater things is his media and man-management savvy. Great example in his interview for SB Player today when, in response to what was required from the first leg, he was very careful not to say "a good winning margin to take to Crewe" despite it being the obvious reply. I also admire the way he tends to use criticism only to achieve positive results (e.g. Clarke, Christie), rather than as a defensive tool. Man Utd 2018, anyone?
Agree with the sentiments here on Baker, also: a guy you would only wish the best for.
VegetableSamosa
New Member
Brilliant gesture from Baker. And as for the poor guy, I'd happily contribute to get him a Wembley ticket if he/we can make it. Though I'm sure this forum could probably chip in a few quid and get him a season ticket. Wish him all the best.
Grendel
Well-Known Member
We could. He may be watching Crewe though. Too much being taken for granted here.
Nick
Administrator
Very true! Ha
Sky Blue Sheepy
New Member
Tbf Grendal is right in as much as he's not a playing legend yet - lets get a good win tomorrow and do something special before we give him that tag.
As a person though, he seems to be an outstanding individual, especially in comparison to some footballers these days.
As a person though, he seems to be an outstanding individual, especially in comparison to some footballers these days.
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Bennosdancingfeet
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I agree, not a legend in playing terms, but a top genuine pro who does so much out of football. Not big headed,a very likeable scallywag.
mark82
Super Moderator
I'm sure if we did get here we could raise enough for ticket & hotel, etc. maybe some sort of hospitality package which may shield him from the elements a little more.
SkyBlueUkeman
New Member
Trying to think of a new Carl Baker song?
Why not just belt out the saxophone solo from the song 'Baker Street'
Bonus points for someone with an actual saxophone.
Why not just belt out the saxophone solo from the song 'Baker Street'
Bonus points for someone with an actual saxophone.