Rumours are we're in talks with the former Fulham star, though it's known he's also attracting interest from QPR and Celtic.
Chris Baird - The Answer?
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MartinBWFC
Barryjw
Reebok_Rebel
Boggersbelief
waynagain
Natasha Whittam
aaron_bwfc
Jamster26
Hipster_Nebula
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2 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Mon Aug 19 2013, 13:32
Jamster26
Tony Kelly
Now, he is a good defender.
3 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Mon Aug 19 2013, 13:34
aaron_bwfc
Moderator
Good solid pro, certainly an improvement on Ream and Mills.
Though no doubt some sections of the fans won't give him a chance because ''he's not Dawson'', so automatically he is crap.
Though no doubt some sections of the fans won't give him a chance because ''he's not Dawson'', so automatically he is crap.
4 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Mon Aug 19 2013, 13:36
Natasha Whittam
Nat Lofthouse
Never heard of him, therefore he is lightweight and shite. And not Dawson.
6 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Mon Aug 19 2013, 13:39
waynagain
Tony Kelly
He's not a 'Central defender' and he's probably not fit!!!
8 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Mon Aug 19 2013, 14:11
Reebok_Rebel
Frank Worthington
Us, qpr or celtic...
Non starter really, so qpr or celtic it is then.
Non starter really, so qpr or celtic it is then.
9 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Mon Aug 19 2013, 14:11
Reebok_Rebel
Frank Worthington
Too lightweight anyway
10 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Mon Aug 19 2013, 14:13
Barryjw
Nicolas Anelka
It's reported we are interested in Baird but so are QPR. Baird has been plying his trade with Fulham and is now on a free. Suspect we will have difficulty competing with Fulhams' close west London neighbours QPR on this one as in addition to wages the player will not need to move house, uproot kids from school etc.
11 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Mon Aug 19 2013, 14:28
Guest
Guest
He's a full back, I think we should be prioritising a centre back at the moment.
12 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Mon Aug 19 2013, 14:44
MartinBWFC
Ivan Campo
Just a thought, but what about moving Baptiste to CB, and playing him( if he signs) at RB.
14 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Mon Aug 19 2013, 14:46
Boggersbelief
Nat Lofthouse
More of a priority.
15 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Mon Aug 19 2013, 15:02
aaron_bwfc
Moderator
Something I suggested on saturday night after the Forest game. Baptiste was at centre back for Blackpool so if Baird does come it would make sense to switch Baptiste for Wheater.MartinBWFC wrote:Just a thought, but what about moving Baptiste to CB, and playing him( if he signs) at RB.
I'd even give Mears a shot at right back and Baptiste in the centre.
16 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Mon Aug 19 2013, 15:22
Norpig
Nat Lofthouse
i think Baird can play centre half as well as full back, if he's on a free he's worth a punt.
17 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Mon Aug 19 2013, 16:37
Culcheth_White
Andy Walker
That's what I would do. Baird would be a decent signing for us, he's very experienced and he's versatile too, as he can play anywhere across the back four.MartinBWFC wrote:Just a thought, but what about moving Baptiste to CB, and playing him( if he signs) at RB.
We need to shift someone out first though.
18 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Tue Aug 20 2013, 12:32
Guest
Guest
Nixon about an hour ago - 'Baird won't happen. Too rich. Have to find another ... or a new way of looking at the picture.'
Can't say Im that bothered to be honest once QPR were interested he was always more likely to go there, and I'd rather we signed an out and out centre back than put a full back like Baird or Baptiste there.
Can't say Im that bothered to be honest once QPR were interested he was always more likely to go there, and I'd rather we signed an out and out centre back than put a full back like Baird or Baptiste there.
19 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Fri Sep 20 2013, 17:56
Sluffy
Admin
Reading have handed ex-Fulham defender Chris Baird a deal until January.
The 31-year-old was released by Fulham in July, having joined in 2007 as one of a string of Northern Ireland players recruited by then-boss Lawrie Sanchez.
Also capable of playing in midfield, Baird has moved to the Royals after Jem Karacan suffered a serious knee injury in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Leeds.
Baird, who had been training with QPR, won his 61st international cap earlier this month in a 4-2 defeat to Portugal.
Reading are waiting for Football League clearance and hope to have received it before Saturday's clash with Derby County.
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The 31-year-old was released by Fulham in July, having joined in 2007 as one of a string of Northern Ireland players recruited by then-boss Lawrie Sanchez.
Also capable of playing in midfield, Baird has moved to the Royals after Jem Karacan suffered a serious knee injury in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Leeds.
Baird, who had been training with QPR, won his 61st international cap earlier this month in a 4-2 defeat to Portugal.
Reading are waiting for Football League clearance and hope to have received it before Saturday's clash with Derby County.
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20 Re: Chris Baird - The Answer? Fri Sep 20 2013, 18:58
chipbutty
Nicolas Anelka
Unlike so many others on here (& you know who you are, don't you) I know an awful lot about Chris Baird.
He was born in Nova Scotia some time in the 1990s.
His father owned a butchers shop but had to make a hasty exit, for reasons that have never been made very clear.
It was evident from an early age that he would have a successful career in painting and decorating but never got the chance and drifted into the world of profession football instead.
Everyone who has been privileged to witness man play has come away saying "Is that it".
He would be a magnificent acquisition and I'm sure that 'The Douglas' must be very exited tonight.
He was born in Nova Scotia some time in the 1990s.
His father owned a butchers shop but had to make a hasty exit, for reasons that have never been made very clear.
It was evident from an early age that he would have a successful career in painting and decorating but never got the chance and drifted into the world of profession football instead.
Everyone who has been privileged to witness man play has come away saying "Is that it".
He would be a magnificent acquisition and I'm sure that 'The Douglas' must be very exited tonight.
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