[Albion] Sam Baldock moves to Reading {CONFIRMED}

Cowfold Seagull · Jul 29, 2018

b.w.2. said:
TBF Sam B has proved me wrong once when he had his fantastic (promotion) season with us, but I genuinely think the Prem is a step too far for him.

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Well unless we actually get to see him play in the Premier League we will never know! But l reluctantly agree, with all the firepower now at our disposal, I think it's time to wave Sam a fond goodbye. Although whether he will actually go or not l'm not sure, I've said all along that I expect the club to hold on to one of Baldock or Hemed.

Weststander · Jul 29, 2018

IF he stays injury free, he’ll be a quality striker for Reading.

Simster · Jul 30, 2018

I'll be sad to see Baldock go to Reading. He could do so much better than them. It's a shame for his sake that a team like, say, Bristol City aren't in for him.

There is a lot of guff from that Reading stato quoted above, but ultimately he's arrived at the correct conclusion - would be a good signing for them, but not at a high proportion of their meagre transfer budget. It sounds like they need an out and out goal scorer too. That said, having Baldock in the side creates a lot more margin for error on that front because he creates so much space and thus goal scoring opportunities for others.

I'll be sad to see Baldock go, as he's been one of the best forwards off the ball we've ever had. In this respect, I actually think he was better than Jesse Lingard when he was here, and at that time that was Lingard's best attribute.

chaileyjem · Jul 30, 2018

Baldock having medical this morning

https://twitter.com/chroncourtney/status/1023832737441099776?s=21

(Cue obvious jokes from his NSC loyalists)

Stat Brother · Jul 30, 2018

This afternoon

& evening.

T'is an open :goal:

Psychobilly freakout · Jul 30, 2018

This is me said:
Leave Tomer out of it - he is worth keeping just for being a penalty taker. Give them March on loan ..?

Bog off March is not going to Reading

dazzer6666 · Jul 30, 2018

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Albion Robster · Jul 30, 2018

Any early indications of the transfer fee?

blockhseagull · Jul 30, 2018

Albion Robster said:
Any early indications of the transfer fee?

The fee that was kicking about was £1m

NorthLainer · Jul 30, 2018

Can't help feeling Sam deserves better than this. Can't see Reading threatening promotion next year. Hope he doesn't get lost in mid-table mediocrity.

HastingsSeagull · Jul 30, 2018

Shame it's that club but about the right level. Deserves to be playing.

Albion Robster · Jul 30, 2018

blockhseagull said:
The fee that was kicking about was £1m

Jeez. Reading are getting an absolute bargain there.
You do have question did Albion get the best out of Baldock two seasons ago, when he was at his peak (28years)?

drew · Jul 30, 2018

NorthLainer said:
Can't help feeling Sam deserves better than this. Can't see Reading threatening promotion next year. Hope he doesn't get lost in mid-table mediocrity.

Barring injury should get plenty of game time. From our point of view he's off the wage bill and on the basis he was unlikely to get a game here, it frees up space in 25 man squad. The low fee might also relect what we end up paying for Moore! Good business all round.

Stat Brother · Jul 30, 2018

Is Super Sam getting a medical or interviewing the Reading medical team?

A1X · Jul 30, 2018

Hope things work out for Sammy. Scored some great goals for us but it was just a shame his body let him down so often.

Stat Brother · Jul 30, 2018

A1X said:
Hope things work out for Sammy. Scored some great goals for us but it was just a shame his body let him down so often.

You just know he'll not miss a game for them and will have to be rested for fear of burn out.

durrington gull · Jul 30, 2018

Albion Robster said:
Jeez. Reading are getting an absolute bargain there.
You do have question did Albion get the best out of Baldock two seasons ago, when he was at his peak (28years)?

Worth around 1.5-2m max , decent mid range championship player

Triggaaar · Jul 30, 2018

blockhseagull said:
The fee that was kicking about was £1m

That's crazy if true.

durrington gull said:
Worth around 1.5-2m max , decent mid range championship player

I think he's better than that.

WhingForPresident · Jul 30, 2018

Poor guy.

Triggaaar · Jul 30, 2018

drew said:
The low fee might also relect what we end up paying for Moore! Good business all round.

Has Moore had a medical, or is he about to?

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