Drew Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) I'm happy with this. Been very assured recently, and still developing. ETA - http://www.stmirren.com/news/club/all-news/880-jack-baird-signs-contract-extension Edited May 11, 2017 by Drew Quote
Wilbur Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 I was one of Jack's sternest critics earlier this season, especially after his stupid red card at Falkirk, but I now agree he has done enough to earn this extension. Humble pie, yum yum ! Quote
shull Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 Should have got a 3 year contract for melting serial cheat, Lee Miller. Quote
div Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 Yeah good news. Jack is developing into a very good player. Just needs someone sensible beside him, or a nutjob like Gary MacK. Quote
Soctty Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 Delighted with this. Have been a fan of Jack's since he came into the team two years ago. He has made mistakes along the way, but has the potential to become a very good central defender. Fared far better beside Gary Mack, a helping hand and experienced head. Seems Jack Ross sees the potential in the youngster. Quote
Drew Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Posted May 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, div said: Yeah good news. Jack is developing into a very good player. Just needs someone sensible beside him, or a nutjob like Gary MacK. We really need to get big Gary Mac signed up. This has to be near the top of Jack's to do list. Quote
DougJamie Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 JB was a victim of the last regime and simply lacked confidence, that's has been reinstalled an he is a key, top player for us Quote
gazah Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 Good news, with the current managerial teams coaching he can become a really solid CB! Did really well when he stepped in for Davis and seemed to grow in confidence as well... Quote
Bud the Baker Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) Any gossip on whether we tried/are trying to tie him down for longer? He's had his ups & downs but at 21 if you rate him then he's worth 2 years. Anyway glad to see another member of our season-end side will be there in August! Edited May 11, 2017 by Bud the Baker Quote
TopCat Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 Great news, Jack's going to be an excellent defender. Quote
Lord Pityme Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Bud the Baker said: Any gossip on whether we tried/are trying to tie him down for longer? He's had his ups & downs but at 21 if you rate him then he's worth 2 years. Anyway glad to see another member of our season-end side will be there in August! Surely two years should have been a minimum offer? If he carries on developing he will walk for peanuts if his contract is up next summer. Quote
Soctty Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: Surely two years should have been a minimum offer? If he carries on developing he will walk for peanuts if his contract is up next summer. Absolutely agree, however there is the possibility that the player didn't want a 2 year deal. Quote
bazil85 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, Soctty said: Absolutely agree, however there is the possibility that the player didn't want a 2 year deal. And if he doesn't continue developing we're stuck with him for a year longer. I think he's likely been offered a year to see if he can cement a first team place. Got to imagine we'll have three or maybe four center backs fighting for position again. I'm in no doubt if he was offered two years he'd of taken it. Quote
Frank McGarvey' wonky legs Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 Absolutely agree, however there is the possibility that the player didn't want a 2 year deal. Does he have a gentlemans agreement that he can go in January if an offer comes in? Quote
Lord Pityme Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 So Eckersley at 32 is worth a 2 year deal , but a 21-year old Baird who has been mentioned by pundits as a possible full international gets just one year? Two steps forward..... Quote
scottd Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Lord Pityme said: So Eckersley at 32 is worth a 2 year deal , but a 21-year old Baird who has been mentioned by pundits as a possible full international gets just one year? Two steps forward..... Future international for who? Does his maw come from Gibraltar? Quote
bazil85 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, scottd said: Future international for who? Does his maw come from Gibraltar? Hahaha brilliant... Who mentioned him as a future international? Was it Caixinha in the same interview saying Celtic wouldn't win the title next season? Quote
Soctty Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 Jack Baird is a good young centre back who is still improving. Why the desire to mock him? Has great potential, despite a few grumbling voices on here, some of whom seem peeved at being proven wrong regarding his being handed a new contract... Quote
Drew Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Posted May 11, 2017 12 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: Two steps forward..... Quote
DLBud Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 So Eckersley at 32 is worth a 2 year deal , but a 21-year old Baird who has been mentioned by pundits as a possible full international gets just one year? Two steps forward..... You just can't help yourself can you? Quote
Soctty Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 13 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: So Eckersley at 32 is worth a 2 year deal , but a 21-year old Baird who has been mentioned by pundits as a possible full international gets just one year? Two steps forward..... If the player only wants a 1 year deal, it's either that or nothing I'm afraid. Quote
DLBud Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 This is a good deal for Jack and the club IMO. The reality is that GMac resigning will be a priority and Jack brought Davis in for a reason in January. Whether he comes back or not is irrelevant as we'll surely look to sign another experienced CB?As good as Jack has been recently I still believe GMac and AN other would be our CB pairing next season. Might be wrong though. Quote
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