trio expected to sign

[RM-Taylor]

Not read the whole thread but would Baldock really sign and accept sitting on the bench as third-choice? Or would he be second-choice and O'Grady third choice?

Not exactly the sort of players we've signed in recent seasons and all feels a tad underwhelming.

 

[8ace]

"His applause to the fans when he was subbed was ominous."

Read more: http://downatthemac.proboards.com/thread/92158/adam-clayton?page=2#ixzz39FtiPs00

I've lost count of the number of BHAFC players who've supposedly "waved goodbye" to the fans only to be in the team the next week/month/season/years.

 

[Grombleton]

Not read the whole thread but would Baldock really sign and accept sitting on the bench as third-choice? Or would he be second-choice and O'Grady third choice?

Not exactly the sort of players we've signed in recent seasons and all feels a tad underwhelming.

By all accounts he can play a similar role to Lingard last season - so either up front or on the left/right (not sure which) of a front three.

 

[clippedgull]

Not read the whole thread but would Baldock really sign and accept sitting on the bench as third-choice? Or would he be second-choice and O'Grady third choice?

Not exactly the sort of players we've signed in recent seasons and all feels a tad underwhelming.

I don't think you should assume CMS as first choice. In fact if Baldock is signed then it may well be a case of who ever is in form keeps the shirt.

 

[RM-Taylor]

By all accounts he can play a similar role to Lingard last season - so either up front or on the left/right (not sure which) of a front three.

Didn't think of it like that actually, I think Baldock would play from the left quite similar to what he did at West Ham, with CMS down the middle and Buckley from the right.

 

[Bladders]

I've lost count of the number of BHAFC players who've supposedly "waved goodbye" to the fans only to be in the team the next week/month/season/years.

CMS waves goodbye every match

 

[clippedgull]

Only a fool would pay 3 million for Baldock, with only a year left on his contract.

This. Although we were taken for mugs by L1 Peterborough for CMS, hopefully Tony will be more careful with his cash if this one has any legs.

 

[Triggaaar]

He played 80 minutes and the Huddersfield fans appreciated him waving goodbye when he went off.

Just for interest Bristol City mentioned Billy Sharp is being allowed to leave S'ton
.

What price for Sharpe as I would sooner sign him than Baldock for £1m even if he cost more

Sharpe would never play in the same team as than man who broke his leg in 3 places and ended his career.

 

[Grombleton]

This. Although we were taken for mugs by L1 Peterborough for CMS

Really? At the time I think 2.5m for a player who had just scored 35 goals was reasonable...perhaps now as we know he's not quite lived up to the expectations that it could look like that but certainly not at the time.

 

[BensGrandad]

Sharpe would never play in the same team as than man who broke his leg in 3 places and ended his career.

Better proven option than Baldock but still not top of my list. Cameron Jerome available at Stoke is a better option.

 

[upthealbion1970]

Sharpe would never play in the same team as than man who broke his leg in 3 places and ended his career.

Ah yes Billy "Jesus" Sharpe risen from the dead.

 

[clippedgull]

Really? At the time I think 2.5m for a player who had just scored 35 goals was reasonable...perhaps now as we know he's not quite lived up to the expectations that it could look like that but certainly not at the time.

Yes, of course it's easy to be critical after the event. Like everybody else at the time I was excited that we saw off the interest of West Ham. Just a shame that the gamble hasn't (so far) paid off. Dare we hope he has a goal fest this coming season?

 

[crookie]

Better proven option than Baldock but still not top of my list. Cameron Jerome available at Stoke is a better option.[/QUOTE
I wouldn't say so, works hard but never a prolific scorer

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Better proven option than Baldock but still not top of my list. Cameron Jerome available at Stoke is a better option.

Jerome is a great call, but wages probably too much.

 

[ewe2]

I am not sure that we have seen the last of players leaving .

 

[OvingdeanSeagull]

Better proven option than Baldock but still not top of my list. Cameron Jerome available at Stoke is a better option.

Baldock would be far better than either of them. Sharp has done nothing for the past couple of years and Jerome is just awful.

 

[algie]

Baldock would be far better than either of them. Sharp has done nothing for the past couple of years and Jerome is just awful.

This. Give me Baldock anyday

 

[BensGrandad]

Baldock would be far better than either of them. Sharp has done nothing for the past couple of years and Jerome is just awful.[/QUOwsT shoE]

Just shows the different opinions

 

[Finchley Seagull]

Better proven option than Baldock but still not top of my list. Cameron Jerome available at Stoke is a better option.

If, as it sounds like, Hyypia wants a more mobile front three, then neither Sharp or Jerome fit the bill. Baldock can play up front or wide in a front three so would suit what Hyypia wants. Jerome never really been prolific anyway.

 

[fat old seagull]

Only a fool would pay 3 million for Baldock, with only a year left on his contract.

One year?. ..he'd be on a new contract with a minimum of 3 years surely, if we do buy him. And I don't think we want to wait a year in the hope he'll be cheaper.