DarkFruitsRam7 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Never understood the vitriol he received when he first came in and he proves people wrong every time he plays. I don't think I've ever actually seen him play badly? Perfect player to have in the squad, as he can play all across the back four and in the middle if necessary, plus he adds experience and just quietly gets on with his job. Absolutely love Wisdom but I won't be shedding tears if he has to miss the odd game knowing Baird can fill in. Most underrated player in the squad for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDerbySuperRams Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Struggled in midfield and then had a supposed spat with some fans which didn't help his image. Can't remember us having a full back who reads the game as good as him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Solid player that rarely makes mistakes. A solid pro. Should be played at RB and not DM. He's the perfect guy for Wisdom to learn from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Very solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Keep an eye out when they update the player profile pages on the club site, imagine there will be a few passes on there which will be worth watching again. If Wisdom needed any reminder his place isn’t guaranteed in this team, tonight was it. Still don’t think he’s aged as well as I have though, he’s a day older than me yet I look a good 5 years younger at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Fantastic again tonight played a stunning cross field ball in the first half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 11 minutes ago, David said: Keep an eye out when they update the player profile pages on the club site, imagine there will be a few passes on there which will be worth watching again. If Wisdom needed any reminder his place isn’t guaranteed in this team, tonight was it. Still don’t think he’s aged as well as I have though, he’s a day older than me yet I look a good 5 years younger at least. He looks like an extra from Trainspotting. Which makes his reading of the game, and his positioning within it, even more impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I wasn't happy when I realised he was playing instead of Wisdom. He has a bloody good game, he made a great run back and tackle. I feel bad for questioning his selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Should have been playing more for last few games tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, DEL said: Should have been playing more for last few games tbf. Nice to have 2 top quality players for the RB slot, isn't It? Either will not weaken the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 People criticised him when playing at defensive mid. To be fair, when he first joined everyone was calling him the new eustace and then he had a mare against mk dons which led to fans hating on him. Right back has always been his best position for me. I'd keep him another year after this year if he's willing to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano180 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 He's a right back, end of, a good one to! If my memory serves me right he made either his debut or full start debut in a FA cup final for Saints in the early 2000s This midfield stuff is a international desperation task set by NI in previous campaigns which had relative success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninos Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 He was pretty good last season but that performance this evening was superb. Before the game I was lamenting the omission of our best player so far this season and after the game I was doubting whether he'd get his spot back when he feels better. Baird looked like he was 25 not 35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWC1983 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 He just seems to be at the right place at the right time. That Polish left winger is a decent player, but Chris showed how an experienced right back can nullify the danger. Great pro and still capable at championship level. Good to have 2 decent right backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninos Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, CWC1983 said: He just seems to be at the right place at the right time. That Polish left winger is a decent player, but Chris showed how an experienced right back can nullify the danger. Great pro and still capable at championship level. Good to have 2 decent right backs. Decent would be putting it too mildly. From their combined but limited performances so far this season, we've struck gold in that position with these two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, Ninos said: Decent would be putting it too mildly. From their combined but limited performances so far this season, we've struck gold in that position with these two. We need a radical formation that incorporates 2 right backs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mackay Ate My Hamster Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Tonight, yet again I doff my cap to Chris Baird. In Mel's tenure, he's been so in the shadow of "sexier" higher price tag recruits, when certain supporters see old school solid performers as "yesterday's man" in the clamour for swashbuckling Championship players who they believe can get us up and compete in the Premier League should we get there. Without a smattering of Baird type players, no team in our league can get promoted. The " water carriers " if you like, that allow the flair players to flourish. He's not without flair himself - defends like a Trojan and often delivers a killer pass coming out of defence into midfield, that launches our attacking players into an ultimately goal scoring situation. Yes, Wisdom is a fabulous addition to this year's squad, but Baird has skills that even Wisdom doesn't possess. He's been a great servant to our club, often un-fancied and un-picked by a succession of managers, but I'm delighted that, at last, most fans are appreciating what he lends to our team and giving him credit for the exceptional professional he is. Often I've heard the line " Oh God, with injury to... "X" we'll have to limp along with Baird". Well I hope those short-sighted doomsayers who wanted us to sign Cafu if we had a short-term full back injury crisis are eating their words He's never moaned or sulked when not selected - and now - in the twilight of his career he's performing as well as ever. Sir, you are a solid, dependable professional and I salute you. You've never let us down. Form is temporary, class is permanent.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Seldom makes errors, can pick a pass, defends well. Keogh aside, he's been our most consistent player these last two seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWC1983 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, Ninos said: Decent would be putting it too mildly. From their combined but limited performances so far this season, we've struck gold in that position with these two. Haha, perhaps I was understating their abilities, agreed, right back is definitely looking stronger since Cyrus has moved on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 He's the classiest player we have in a squad that also includes Tom Huddlestone. Northern Irish Maldini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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