BorneoRam Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 DERBY County are monitoring Alex Baptiste’s situation at Blackpool. The 27-year-old defender is out of contract in the summer and there is likely to be plenty of competition for his signature. "http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/images/localworld/ugc-images/275778/Article/images/18654376/4739699" alt="4739699"> baptiste Stoke City, Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers were all linked with a £1m move for him during the January transfer window. Baptiste can also play at full-back and Derby are thinking about their defensive options for next season. They will start the 2013-14 campaign without two of their recognised central defenders, Shaun Barker and Mark O’Brien. Barker is recovering from the serious knee injury that has kept him out since March last year and he is expected to return around October time, while O’Brien has recently undergone knee surgery and he will be out for between four and six months. There is also likely to be renewed speculation over John Brayford’s future at the club, as there was in January. Brayford has a year remaining on his contract after this season. Baptiste, born in Sutton-in-Ashfield, came through the youth system at Mansfield Town, where he played alongside Rams defender Jake Buxton. He made nearly 200 appearances for Mansfield and had a brief loan spell at Burton Albion under Nigel Clough before he signed for Blackpool in July 2008. He helped Blackpool to win promotion to the Premier League in 2010. His 187 games for the club include 43 this season. Derby have dismissed a report that they are weighing up a summer move for Motherwell’s 25-year-old winger Chris Humphrey, who will be out of contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorneoRam Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 I know this was on another thread but did not see one on here - could be a good option, knows people and is from the area - other clubs will doubtless be in for him but it only normally gets into the DET if it is a solid possibility. Could be a Richard Keogh type - he had other (seemingly better) options according to the press but they talked him into it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 At least it's him.. I personally think John Brayford will be sold and Baptiste will be brought in as a RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCfranco Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 In case anyone was wondering. Fifa rating is 70 with a potential of 72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 76 pace though, very good for a CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 In case anyone was wondering. Fifa rating is 70 with a potential of 72. See, that's less than Brayford.. I don't want him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Looks like that fella on twitter was right.. He also said that we've been in contact with Kevin Davies.... He'd be a very good signing though (Baptise) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbydave96 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 With the injury situation and the fact that Brayford only has a year left on his contract, I can see us lining up defensively Brayford - keogh - baptiste - Forsyth and then In jan barker will return and Brayford will be sold, leaving us with baptiste - keogh - barker - Forsyth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawsonRam Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Could be a brilliant signing...Having Barker, Keogh and Baptiste fighting for CB could be the best 3 in the league and with Brayford or Freeman and a decent LB we could be pretty solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 With the injury situation and the fact that Brayford only has a year left on his contract, I can see us lining up defensively Brayford - keogh - baptiste - Forsyth and then In jan barker will return and Brayford will be sold, leaving us with baptiste - keogh - barker - Forsyth Unless we extend Brayfords contract and the club are in talks to do just that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastKentRam Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Baptiste is a right donkey, small for a centre half as well Get someone better, no improvement on what we've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Rather keep Brayford if he's going RB. Obviously he would be fantastic at CB with Keogh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I'm not convinced he is the player we need, not a bad defender but there are better players out there that are available and within our budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inter politics Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 His experience (and versatility) would be very useful though and if we could keep John Brayford and start the season with a Brayford-Keogh-Baptiste-Forsyth back four (with Jake ready to step in), I would be very pleased with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asanovic Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Bit old for Cloughie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtableforever Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I hope Forsyth is not the only option we are looking at. Don't get me wrong he is so much better than Roberts (it is not very hard though) but i am not that impressed by him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCfranco Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Bit old for Cloughie? He did sign Gareth Roberts though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asanovic Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 He did sign Gareth Roberts though. True, but on the whole he signs younger players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddesdenRam Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Fielding Brayford Keogh Baptiste Forsyth Playoff standard back 5. You have Freeman, Buxton, Oconnor, Gjokak, Hoganson ready to step in. January will be big for our defence.... 1. Will Barker be fully fit and importantly good enough to step straight in. 2. Will Brayford sign a new contract. 3. If not will Brayford be sold to get funds instead of going on a free. 4. Will Forsyth actually be good enough consistently. May we need a new left back. (im a bit suspect on Forysth but it seems Clough and Rush really rate him) We could easily find it changing to: Fielding Baptiste Keogh Buxton Forsyth If Barker isnt ready and Brayford leaves as a worst case scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 If you look at how we have conceded goals this season, we have conceded too many from crosses/corners/free kicks, which would point to a stronger presence in the air, is Baptiste that type of player, I don't think he is, is he better than Buxton? Again I don't think he is. IMHO he is no better than what we have already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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