CONFIRMED - Chris Baird

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by Elm Park Pasty » 20 Sep 2013 14:23

maffff
Thomas L'Heureux If (and hopefully when) this is confirmed, it will be an incredible signing given the current state of the team following Jem's injury.


Had as good as gone to QPR. Karacan's injury made us push this through and steal a player from under QPRs noses again


I almost get the impression that Baird has let out a sign of relief like the bride who wishes that someone would pipe up and say why she shouldn't get married. Of course, if the contract was on the table for an amount of time then maybe Baird was trying to get more out of them, who knows?

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by Royalwaster » 20 Sep 2013 14:28

I suspect that one of the things that has convinced him to come here is that he's been told that he is likely to play - to replace Karacan. That means he is likely to play in CM ... but he is probably also useful back up for Pearce and Morrison and those guys are likely to get injured/suspended at some point during the season.

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by loyalroyal4life » 20 Sep 2013 14:52

This guy can pass the ball which surely is what we need to make what NA wants work; defensive players who can actually pass as well as tackle???

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by LoyalRoyal22 » 20 Sep 2013 15:06

Happy with this. Cover for centre back and can play in midfield. Ideal.

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by SydenhamRoyal » 20 Sep 2013 15:12

Elm Park Pasty Have to say I would have been :D at this signing even in the Summer. Have spoken to a few Fulham fans I know, and they said he was class. Not that pacy, but excellent range and accuracy of passing. They also said he had a really hard shot, and was popping up with a few shots from long range the last few seasons. They were pretty disappointed he went, as apparently him and Jol didn't see eye to eye.

As far as wages go, I have the feeling that QPR's offer was not exceptional, and we just outbid them. Not to mention you do gte the impression that anyone who is not proper PL material will be out the door as soon as QPR go up. They really have not learnt anything about building a team spirit and ethos.


I think you're right. He's realised he'll be dumped by any team that gets promoted, so he has come here.


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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by MmmMonsterMunch » 20 Sep 2013 15:13

We must be paying good wages if Dirty Arry says we've outbid QPR. :wink:

http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/qpr- ... baird-snub

Lets start another where's the money gone thread.

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by Badger Finger » 20 Sep 2013 15:15

One is very content with this imminent addition to the playing squad

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by Royalwaster » 20 Sep 2013 15:22

MmmMonsterMunch We must be paying good wages if Dirty Arry says we've outbid QPR. :wink:

http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/qpr- ... baird-snub

Lets start another where's the money gone thread.


'Arry is playing game there - sure it wasn't just the amount of money offered but length of contract etc.

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by MmmMonsterMunch » 20 Sep 2013 15:26

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MmmMonsterMunch We must be paying good wages if Dirty Arry says we've outbid QPR. :wink:

http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/qpr- ... baird-snub

Lets start another where's the money gone thread.


'Arry is playing game there - sure it wasn't just the amount of money offered but length of contract etc.


P1ssing him off twice in one season is great. He seems to think he has a divine right to sign whoever he likes.


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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by RoyalBlue » 20 Sep 2013 15:31

Is this still only a rumour?!

Ha, Ha, Harry

http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/baird-snubs-qpr-and-agrees-reading-move

Now all we need is that striker Hammo!
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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by Mike Hunt » 20 Sep 2013 15:32

To the Team board! :arrow:

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by Mike Hunt » 20 Sep 2013 15:36

Baird, 31, will wear the number 6 shirt and has joined on a deal until January.
Read more at http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article ... HRHIo77.99


New Bryn.

Also, strange that he is signing till January?


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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by loyalroyal4life » 20 Sep 2013 15:36

Mike Hunt Baird, 31, will wear the number 6 shirt and has joined on a deal until January.
Read more at http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article ... HRHIo77.99


New Bryn.

Also, strange that he is signing till January?



That is weird, thought he would have at least got until summer

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by MmmMonsterMunch » 20 Sep 2013 15:37

Welcome to Reading Chris. Excellent news!

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by sandman » 20 Sep 2013 15:38

Yet another old timer to keep the young players from being given a chance.

HAMMOND OUT!!!

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by MmmMonsterMunch » 20 Sep 2013 15:40

loyalroyal4life
Mike Hunt Baird, 31, will wear the number 6 shirt and has joined on a deal until January.
Read more at http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article ... HRHIo77.99


New Bryn.

Also, strange that he is signing till January?



That is weird, thought he would have at least got until summer


I presume it's fitness related? Prove his fitness & he may get an extension...

Can't see why else they'd do that.

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by Extended-Phenotype » 20 Sep 2013 15:42

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Mike Hunt Baird, 31, will wear the number 6 shirt and has joined on a deal until January.
Read more at http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article ... HRHIo77.99


New Bryn.

Also, strange that he is signing till January?



That is weird, thought he would have at least got until summer


Not enough money?

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by genome » 20 Sep 2013 15:44

A 3 month deal? Odd...

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Re: RUMOUR - Chris Baird

by St. Brynjar » 20 Sep 2013 15:46

How shit must QPR's offer been if he accepts a three month offer from us. Must be some appearance related clause somewhere.

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