Ellafella Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 On 1/28/2017 at 08:13, Stripperg-ram said: Come on. Lets square things up here a bit. Fairs fair. When he first came, there was barely anyone who said anything good about him. And that was probably because he was useless. (although we did have him playing in more positions than's in the karma sutra!) But props where props is due, he's been really good of late. Strong in the tackle, along with Pearce has made our back 4 much stronger, and yes 'he's not as good as Christie going forward', but he's currently making the full back position his own. So I just wanted to say, Well done Chris, it's not easy having a season of poor games and cameos and then to come back and play well and consistently. Fair dooz!! Christopher Baird is a football gen-ius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDeadlySaul Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Having Baird at RB keeps Keogh more calm and confident at the back and means that Ince has a lot more attacking freedom up-front. To think only a few months ago he was the first on most people's list for players to rid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram a lamb a ding dong Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Should be renamed the Crisp Beard thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram a lamb a ding dong Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Christie or Beard????? No contest at all. Ince looks a completely different player with someone behind him who does the basics right and doesnt go marauding past him with no final ball. Never rated Christie at all and would be happy to let go in the summer to add to SM's transfer pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Canitbé Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 "Completely uninterested in the gym and cardio workouts. Whenever they were doing cardio or were in the gym he would go and ask the coach, "When can we go play football?" Baird according to Brede Hangeland (from that BBC3 article). I mean, I really don't have a problem with a professional footballer wanting to play football, maybe I'm just old fashioned. Personally I really can't be arsed with the gym culture that is perpetuating our society, some proper meatheads in places like that that judge you entirely on how much you can 'bench'. Although obviously it's good that people are more bothered with their fitness and health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Hangeland is a ******. Totally lost my respect. ******* ******, traitor and snitch. After the career, what you at least should be able to do is live by the code of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Must admit, I thought he was finished. So solid though, and with the ability to pick a pass as shown again last night. Good on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessie1 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 1. Baird creates for Ince. Christie (sometimes) competes with Ince. 2. Baird has a terrific footballing brain, nearly always makes the right decision. Christie still learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 20 hours ago, BondJovi said: Another cracker. Gets the ball to Ince early, gives him chance to have the defenders on the backfoot from the off. I just don't think Christie sees those passes, I think he would rather run the ball to Ince. If Christie had the ball in Baird's position he would still be dancing around now without realising there was no one left in the ground and no football near him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Interesting to see Steve saying in the Newcastle pre-match interview that Baird is a reliable RB and doesn't go bombing up and down the pitch and out of position. Is that a dig at Cyrus possibly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagerbob Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 We dont have a player like Baird at left back, and im all for having the left full back bomb on, and the other offer a bit more defensively not getting caught out. Thats as good a reason as any to have Baird keep his place. That and his relationship with Ince is top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninos Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 On 1/28/2017 at 00:24, GenBr said: He is a much better defender than Christie and he actually puts some pretty good passes together every now and again. Baird might struggle with pacy opponents, but in my eyes he has earned his place in the starting 11 over "run into a blind alley and don't bother trying to tackle anyone" Christie. Overly harsh and dismissive of some of christies performances this season which have been champions league level stuff. Baird has been a mini revelation for sure who deserves to hold his spot (especially for his link work with Ince) but let's not get carried away: Christie is a fantastic player who is prob equal to him defensively and massively superior going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex W Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, Ninos said: Overly harsh and dismissive of some of christies performances this season which have been champions league level stuff. Baird has been a mini revelation for sure who deserves to hold his spot (especially for his link work with Ince) but let's not get carried away: Christie is a fantastic player who is prob equal to him defensively and massively superior going forward. Champions League level? He had a terrible start to the season until the Wednesday game, hence the crowd's response to him in the first few months and his goal celebration thereafter. He's a good rb on his day but CL? Not a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenBr Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 10 hours ago, Ninos said: Overly harsh and dismissive of some of christies performances this season which have been champions league level stuff. Baird has been a mini revelation for sure who deserves to hold his spot (especially for his link work with Ince) but let's not get carried away: Christie is a fantastic player who is prob equal to him defensively and massively superior going forward. He has never performed at a Champions League level - never mind in this season. Maybe you mean league cup level or one of the smaller trophies? I definitely do not agree they are equal defensively. Baird might struggle more with pace, but his positional sense, composure and overall defensive ability is far superior to that of Christie's. Perhaps Christie is better going forward, but I would still rather have Baird from this perspective, because at least his attacking forays actually benefit us - he has made at least 2 assists already this season. Cyrus usually just puts his head down and dribbles it into the keepers waiting arms or smashes a cross into the first man. 10 hours ago, Alex W said: Champions League level? He had a terrible start to the season until the Wednesday game, hence the crowd's response to him in the first few months and his goal celebration thereafter. He's a good rb on his day but CL? Not a chance. To be fair Celtic are in the champions league - he might just scrape into their team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyMark Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 11 hours ago, Ninos said: Overly harsh and dismissive of some of christies performances this season which have been champions league level stuff. Baird has been a mini revelation for sure who deserves to hold his spot (especially for his link work with Ince) but let's not get carried away: Christie is a fantastic player who is prob equal to him defensively and massively superior going forward. Christie, Champions League level?! Well he did score against Gibraltar I suppose... Baird has surprised me, from the player l saw get sent off in his debut against Reading in the cup. He's a better defender than Christie and, how can I put this...he's more of an intelligent footballer.. I don't think Cyrus is very ******* bright...ok...he'll beat a player then instead of crossing the ball will turn back and try to beat him again...then lose the ball. Faff's around too much, too indecisive, and when he does cross the thing invariably he's not looked up and picked out a team mate... Easy to criticise from the stands though. Try's too hard at times possibly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincolnshire Ram Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Good stand in for Christie who has ultimately become a favourite against most people's initial thoughts. He compliments Ince really well and I recall ince saying this. As previously stated in this thread Christie gives a more attacking option but tends to beat his man then try and beat him again and not always link to ince so well. All that said Baird is not the long term future. Hopefully Christie has been watching and will come back stronger, better and wiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 19 minutes ago, DerbyMark said: Christie, Champions League level?! Well he did score against Gibraltar I suppose... Baird has surprised me, from the player l saw get sent off in his debut against Reading in the cup. He's a better defender than Christie and, how can I put this...he's more of an intelligent footballer.. I don't think Cyrus is very ******* bright...ok...he'll beat a player then instead of crossing the ball will turn back and try to beat him again...then lose the ball. Faff's around too much, too indecisive, and when he does cross the thing invariably he's not looked up and picked out a team mate... Easy to criticise from the stands though. Try's too hard at times possibly... Maybe Baird surprises you by not being Stephen Warnock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyMark Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Just now, reveldevil said: Maybe Baird surprises you by not being Stephen Warnock? Yeah haha...just remembered it was Warnock.... Ah well, when you put it out there it's out there lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I prefer a Cyrus from an entertainment perspective and I like him longer term as a good player, but that right wing is unshakable for now. The pass from Baird to Ince at Ipswich was excellent in the delivery, the run and the understanding between them. Lush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mos_Ram Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Another wonderful cross from Baird today to start the comeback. I don't think we should get carried away with anyone's performance today but Chris Baird can hold his head high. Our very own steady Eddie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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