Sam baldock - Merged

[Magic City]

Back to Baldock; for me this would be a perfect signing. Based on how we played yesterday against Lewes, Sami got the wingers tucking inside to support Leo. A major problem for us last season was how isolated Leo was. I think Baldock would be a perfect link up player, playing just off Leo and looking to get ahead of him.

Admittedly I haven't seen Baldock play live for a while, but from what I've seen he is just waiting for the right club in the Championship. Maybe that won't be us, but personally I think it's encouraging to be linked with him.

 

[drew]

From looking at the Bristol City forums, it doesn't seem likely they'll let him go. I doubt he'd want to be back up to Ulloa anyway and I can't believe Leo will want to back him up.

Of course we might want him to replace Ulloa!

 

[Finchley Seagull]

Of course we might want him to replace Ulloa!

Yes that would change things completely. We'd probably have enough to match their asking price then too. I still think if Ulloa goes, we will look abroad to replace him. Much better options available for the same money,

 

[L2MidgetGem B.H.A Seagull]

Bloody knew we'd be going through L1/L2 for players yet others didn't believe me.

 

[Finchley Seagull]

Back to Baldock; for me this would be a perfect signing. Based on how we played yesterday against Lewes, Sami got the wingers tucking inside to support Leo. A major problem for us last season was how isolated Leo was. I think Baldock would be a perfect link up player, playing just off Leo and looking to get ahead of him.

Admittedly I haven't seen Baldock play live for a while, but from what I've seen he is just waiting for the right club in the Championship. Maybe that won't be us, but personally I think it's encouraging to be linked with him.

Yes, it would be great to provide more support to Ulloa. Encouraging if we're going to do that under Sami.

Interesting he played KLL and Buckley in the same half. May mean nothing but I know a lot of people have been calling for that and it worked really well at home to Palace the season before last.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Bloody knew we'd be going through L1/L2 for players yet others didn't believe me.

Where do you expect us to go shopping? La Liga?Bundesliga? Serie A?

 

[Finchley Seagull]

Bloody knew we'd be going through L1/L2 for players yet others didn't believe me.

Yes, it would be terrible to get League 1 leading scorer from last year.

 

[Paris]

Would be interesting to find out how much we tabled for Baldock.

 

[Magic City]

Yes, it would be great to provide more support to Ulloa. Encouraging if we're going to do that under Sami.

Interesting he played KLL and Buckley in the same half. May mean nothing but I know a lot of people have been calling for that and it worked really well at home to Palace the season before last.

I thought that too, starting with that front three showed real intent from Sami. Also from the looks of it Fenelon can play that winger/striker support role that was used yesterday very well. I know it was only Lewes, but the thought of Leo, Kaz, Buckley, CMS, March and Fenelon vying for those three attacking positions is very encouraging. Maybe Shamir could do with a bit more time out on loan if we are to sign someone, but he certainly made a very good claim yesterday to that starting spot!

 

[KZNSeagull]

Bristol City turn down undisclosed bid for striker Sam Baldock from Brighton & Hove Albion | Bristol Post

Interesting that another article mentions how we are prepared to "spend big to get to the Premier League". Clearly no-one pays attention to Tony Bloom's thoughts on FFP.

 

[kevtherev]

Baldock would be a good signing for us. Better than Hoskins, so to replace Hoskins with Baldock would give us a stronger squad in that dept.

 

[ewe2]

Of course we might want him to replace Ulloa!

.....Or CMS !

 

[Finchley Seagull]

I thought that too, starting with that front three showed real intent from Sami. Also from the looks of it Fenelon can play that winger/striker support role that was used yesterday very well. I know it was only Lewes, but the thought of Leo, Kaz, Buckley, CMS, March and Fenelon vying for those three attacking positions is very encouraging. Maybe Shamir could do with a bit more time out on loan if we are to sign someone, but he certainly made a very good claim yesterday to that starting spot!

Hopefully, after a few loan spells, he's ready to be an option. March broke through last year so maybe it's his turn.

Buckley is key this season. If we could keep him fit somehow, he will play a huge part but he won't do if he can't get a run in the side due to injury.

 

[casbom]

The ideal view when it comes to buying and selling is to buy them cheap and sell them high. That is the only business model to work by. If that means taking on players from L1 & L2 who have the potential to go on and become Prem players, then that's the way to do it!

That's why I was disappointed we didn't get Odubajo, Ayling and to a lower extent Wilson, All 3 have potential to go on and become Prem players and all were reasonably to cheap to buy. We can't afford to buy ready made Prem players or top end Champ players due to FFP.

We have to work within our budget and that means trying to find to those little gems that will serve us well (ala Bridcutt, Ulloa).

So moan all you want that we're trying to buy what looks like crap, I'd rather we tried going down that route instead of the bankrupt route.

 

[L2MidgetGem B.H.A Seagull]

Where do you expect us to go shopping? La Liga?Bundesliga? Serie A?

No but we gotta show alittle more ambition IMO.

 

[L2MidgetGem B.H.A Seagull]

Yes, it would be terrible to get League 1 leading scorer from last year.

He's there for a reason Wet Sham to Brizzle. Hardly sending a message Is It?

 

[KZNSeagull]

No but we gotta show alittle more ambition IMO.

What is your definition of ambition?

 

[Weststander]

No but we gotta show alittle more ambition IMO.

But the players mentioned previously who play in the PL or similar, or outside the PL but are sought after by PL clubs, simply wouldn't want to join us .... due to far far lower wages and they would playing in a lower division. Hard to face, but the reality of it.

The best strategy is to pick up outstanding players from the bottom 3 divisions (where there is no genuine PL interest), in the way that Norwich and Swansea did in their ascents. Plus players from overseas.

 

[L2MidgetGem B.H.A Seagull]

What is your definition of ambition?

To put atleast a half decent bid in for a half decent player. As we know doing it this way Is a gamble. Sure I can understand that some players up fine while stepping up but at least 6/10 it don't work out. No before you ask. I don't have stats.

 

[ewe2]

But the players mentioned previously who play in the PL or similar, or outside the PL but are sought after by PL clubs, simply wouldn't want to join us .... due to far far lower wages and they would playing in a lower division. Hard to face, but the reality of it.

The best strategy is to pick up outstanding players from the bottom 3 divisions (where there is no genuine PL interest), in the way that Norwich and Swansea did in their ascents. Plus players from overseas.

Bang on !! Plus players from our own Academy .