SaintsAddict Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 Baird was a solid PL player who played in the F.A cup final. He was then one of our best players for a few seasons in the championship. He can play CB, DM, RM and RB which IMO was his strongest position. He would be an unbelievable signing, the only problem would be whether he can get on with Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 just because a player okays for his country does not make him that good..lmfao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 Is there any corroboration for the OP's statement, or did he just have a vivid dream? I can't see Chris Baird's missus allowing him to give up her free rein in Harrods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 Baird was a solid PL player who played in the F.A cup final. He was then one of our best players for a few seasons in the championship. He can play CB, DM, RM and RB which IMO was his strongest position. He would be an unbelievable signing, the only problem would be whether he can get on with Davis. To be fair he was a PL player with one starting appearance (and 70mins as sub) when he played in the FA Cup Final, that's not a success in its own right, and we lost anyway. Then he had about 2 seasons of being sent off on loan for clubs in lower leagues before even getting near the Saints team because he was poor when he got a game, and we were at a much higher level at the time. Gradually, under Burley, he improved, first at right back, (he stopped chipping the bloody ball up the right wing to the opposition left midfielder every time for a start) and then he moved inside where he was an unqualified success at CB - which is when we sold him after ONE successful season, rather than "a few". Which is not to say he wouldn't be a great signing, I just think you're going a bit OTT with his achievements at Saints. Unless there are tensions I haven't heard about, I also doubt there's any problem between him and Davis, people argue about decision-making on the pitch all the time, they just don't always get so carried away with it as they did that one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GullyGully Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 i saw that phil Ifill had been released from Colchester. Wasn't he on loan with us and I think everyone thought he was the business? Wouldn't he be a better option at RB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Finch of Maycomb Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 Someone comes on here and starts an unsubstatiated rumour about a former player, and a heated debate begins. Baird will never ever ever come back. Everyone who has argued on this thread is an idiot. But especially delldays, who seems to out-idiot everyone consistently) If I had a full account, I would just start a thread called 'Wayne Bridge says he is coming back' or maybe Barry Venison or Walcott, and I am sure it would get the same ludicrous response from you lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joensuu Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 Did I hear that 'Wayne Bridge says he is coming back' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 Bridge could defo DAJFU, god i hope it's true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miffy Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 Venison back on the menu...I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joensuu Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 Venison back on the menu...I can't wait. Will that mean that “…our matchday and non-matchday catering is the envy of other clubs”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 He is terrible at right back, much better at centre back. I echo that sentiment. He is ****ing abominable at RB, truly terrible. CB he is very good. I wonder if Kelvin would like to see him again though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletch Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 If he loved us that much why did he leave? I suspect his love of money outweighs his love of saints. If it was a case of lobbin a bit of man glue over ones thumb, I would rather stick a bunch of £50 notes together than a glossy saints programme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-til-i-die Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 Awful right back. Good centre back IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 I saw him play for fulham at spurs this year and he was excellent, looked like he had improved since us. would be fantastic if a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 Someone comes on here and starts an unsubstatiated rumour about a former player, and a heated debate begins. Baird will never ever ever come back. Everyone who has argued on this thread is an idiot. But especially delldays, who seems to out-idiot everyone consistently) If I had a full account, I would just start a thread called 'Wayne Bridge says he is coming back' or maybe Barry Venison or Walcott, and I am sure it would get the same ludicrous response from you lot. putting it up in red for what reason? Not sure Walcott would come back yet though, although he might like too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 i saw that phil Ifil had been released from Colchester. Wasn't he on loan with us and I think everyone thought he was the business? Wouldn't he be a better option at RB? I mentioned this a while back, he'd be a good signing based on what he did with us in a few games, though I do wonder what's going on there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 23 July, 2009 Share Posted 23 July, 2009 Completely agree nickh. What's the point of a fresh start if we're going to bring back all those who played a part in where we ended up. In playing a part I consider players who left us in the lerch when the odds were down shouldn't ever be reconsidered. Given that most of Baird's "part in where we ended up" was to get us into the Play-Offs in 2007 after having the season of his life when he was Player of the Season, and we got over £3m for him when he left, I can't say I hold it against him. And seeing as the relegation squad from 2005 would probably get us out of League One at the first opportunity NOW, even considering the retirements of Niemi, Svensson, Lundekvam, Le Saux, Bernard (I hope), Telfer and Redknapp, I think it's a pretty stupid statement to wash your hands of the past entirely. Hell, even Mikael Nilsson would look like a pretty good player 2 leagues down, and some combination of Crouch/Beattie and Phillips we'd kill for. But ooh, they played a part in our relegation, we can't have that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 29 April, 2010 Share Posted 29 April, 2010 Interesting Quote on BBC Site From Simon, Fulham, via text: "Slightly concerned to see John Pantsil line up at right back, Baird has been heroic this year despite his clear limitations and faults, can't help but feel the rustiness of Pantsil may cost us." Sums up Baird for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 29 April, 2010 Share Posted 29 April, 2010 Interesting Quote on BBC Site From Simon, Fulham, via text: "Slightly concerned to see John Pantsil line up at right back, Baird has been heroic this year despite his clear limitations and faults, can't help but feel the rustiness of Pantsil may cost us." Sums up Baird for me Maybe he's down in Southampton today to sign a 4 year deal with his first club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 29 April, 2010 Share Posted 29 April, 2010 Interesting Quote on BBC Site From Simon, Fulham, via text: "Slightly concerned to see John Pantsil line up at right back, Baird has been heroic this year despite his clear limitations and faults, can't help but feel the rustiness of Pantsil may cost us." Sums up Baird for me And yet Hodgson was bemoaning losing him for the Semi Final. Seems he has come into the team built on an intelligent work ethic and done well. Hope they can get a result, now THAT would be a plucky fairy tale Cup Final achievement everyone could get behind, unlike the other one with the cheats down the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted 29 April, 2010 Share Posted 29 April, 2010 Chris Baird is suspended and cannot play tonight. Has been a regular in the first team this season however and seems to be doing OK for himself now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_saint Posted 29 April, 2010 Share Posted 29 April, 2010 re: the view we need some lumps at the back who are good in the air - jaidi and fonte not cutting it for you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 29 April, 2010 Share Posted 29 April, 2010 re: the view we need some lumps at the back who are good in the air - jaidi and fonte not cutting it for you?? Those comments were made before we had signed Fonte, Jaidi or Seaborne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 29 April, 2010 Share Posted 29 April, 2010 Shocked and stunned that you say that........he became an international playing at right back....what games have you been watching!!! No, no... he was ****ing awful... no pace and always stood off. He wasn't as bad as Cranie at RB, but he was bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 29 April, 2010 Share Posted 29 April, 2010 No, no... he was ****ing awful... no pace and always stood off. He wasn't as bad as Cranie at RB, but he was bad! Can i have some of what you're taking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Rick Posted 30 April, 2010 Share Posted 30 April, 2010 He has been voted in some journalists premiership team of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Saint Posted 30 April, 2010 Share Posted 30 April, 2010 lol at this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascadia Saint Posted 30 April, 2010 Share Posted 30 April, 2010 I just wasted 10 minutes reading this thread before realising it was from last year. I ****ing hate it when old threads are dragged up for no reason. Just start a new one. Or give me my 10 minutes back. And there is no way Baird is coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Rick Posted 30 April, 2010 Share Posted 30 April, 2010 I just wasted 10 minutes reading this thread before realising it was from last year. Who's the stupid one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 30 April, 2010 Share Posted 30 April, 2010 Don't know Chris Baird personally, but I know someone who does and it's true Chris does like the club alot. Cannot for one minute see him dropping from Europa league to L1 though can you?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 30 April, 2010 Share Posted 30 April, 2010 Crap at RB, decent at CB. He will go wherever his mrs tells him has the best shopping centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 30 April, 2010 Share Posted 30 April, 2010 Hmmm, a guy who has been doing really well in the Premiership and could potentially play in a Europa final to then drop 2 divisions to join a league one side. Yeah can't really see that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughieslastminutegoal Posted 30 April, 2010 Share Posted 30 April, 2010 To be fair he was a PL player with one starting appearance (and 70mins as sub) when he played in the FA Cup Final, that's not a success in its own right, and we lost anyway. Then he had about 2 seasons of being sent off on loan for clubs in lower leagues before even getting near the Saints team because he was poor when he got a game, and we were at a much higher level at the time. Gradually, under Burley, he improved, first at right back, (he stopped chipping the bloody ball up the right wing to the opposition left midfielder every time for a start) and then he moved inside where he was an unqualified success at CB - which is when we sold him after ONE successful season, rather than "a few". Which is not to say he wouldn't be a great signing, I just think you're going a bit OTT with his achievements at Saints. Unless there are tensions I haven't heard about, I also doubt there's any problem between him and Davis, people argue about decision-making on the pitch all the time, they just don't always get so carried away with it as they did that one time. Well, well, someone at last has found an accurate memory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 30 April, 2010 Share Posted 30 April, 2010 (edited) Chris spoke the other day of his love of Saints and unfinished business.....I wonder? Thanks for raising this, it crossed my mind as well .... I'd be a YES. Can play at both CB and RB. Problem is that Fulham are playing him now, so would he drop 2 divisions?? And to answer the question above : he left because we were offered 3mil for him, so Rupee did the deal in a flash. So YES, Chris Baird, please come back home. Edited 30 April, 2010 by the saint in winchester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 1 May, 2010 Share Posted 1 May, 2010 If he loved us that much why did he leave? I suspect his love of money outweighs his love of saints. or his love for Premiership football perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Jazzbo Posted 1 May, 2010 Share Posted 1 May, 2010 And to answer the question above : he left because we were offered 3mil for him, so Rupee did the deal in a flash. To be fair it wasn't Lowe that sold him. He was sold during the period when he wasn't here, but to be honest it was such as mess back then I can't remember who was running the club. Crouch maybe or Duleiu? or one of that lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 1 May, 2010 Share Posted 1 May, 2010 loved us that much he went first shout he had...nice one And you would have stayed with a chance of playing Prem footy and a huge salary increase? What about Walcott, Bale, Mills etc? It took him ages to get into the team. He was one of our best players at Cardiff but struggled to get 1st team footy the season after. A golden opportunity to futher his career comes up and he should say no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 1 May, 2010 Share Posted 1 May, 2010 To be fair it wasn't Lowe that sold him. He was sold during the period when he wasn't here, but to be honest it was such as mess back then I can't remember who was running the club. Crouch maybe or Duleiu? or one of that lot. Duliei and Hone I believe. He went with Jones and Bale around the time Hone said we werent going for promotion any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 1 May, 2010 Share Posted 1 May, 2010 I miss the way he used to stop, wave at the ref and watch the other team score. We've been lacking that this season. He and Telfer would set things right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumstead_Saint Posted 1 May, 2010 Share Posted 1 May, 2010 I miss the way he used to stop, wave at the ref and watch the other team score. We've been lacking that this season. He and Telfer would set things right. Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up and away Posted 1 May, 2010 Share Posted 1 May, 2010 Crap at RB, decent at CB. He will go wherever his mrs tells him has the best shopping centre Was not that good at CB, read play very well but who always had his hand up as the ball was lumped forward. Saw it so many times I could only assume he ****ed himself when a long ball came over the top. He has only ever been decent in one position, defensive midfield , something we desperately need. He was absolutely abysmal for Fulham at RB, leading to months in the reserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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