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Title: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: DonnyOsmond on May 27, 2016, 01:22:42 pm
Defender.
Title: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: bobjimwilly on May 27, 2016, 01:22:56 pm
French defender signed on 2 year deal

https://twitter.com/drfc_official/status/736170396010065920

wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathieu_Baudry
soccerbase: http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=58326

 :scarf:

Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Tom-RTID on May 27, 2016, 01:26:51 pm
He was Leyton Orients captain, really good signing
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: DonnyOsmond on May 27, 2016, 01:29:36 pm
Mixed reviews from their fans.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Copps is Magic on May 27, 2016, 01:29:53 pm
http://leytonorientforum.co.uk/topic16821.html (http://leytonorientforum.co.uk/topic16821.html)
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Rovers91 on May 27, 2016, 01:31:33 pm
Sounds like went a bit stale there for him.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Copps is Magic on May 27, 2016, 01:32:41 pm
Sounds much like the other two signings. Decent league two player who if you play him in a decent squad it will bring the best out of him.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: GazLaz on May 27, 2016, 01:32:56 pm
Baudry is good. Left footed I think as well, great signing.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Dare to dream! on May 27, 2016, 01:34:01 pm
Good signing!
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: NickDRFC on May 27, 2016, 01:34:12 pm
The new dangerous Dave?

"Always had an error in him, but played with a bit of panache: at a premium at this level."
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: DonnyOsmond on May 27, 2016, 01:35:01 pm
He did captain them when they got to the League One play offs a couple year ago. If we can get the best out of him it's a good signing. He's left footed too so brings a balance. Does this mean we won't be signing Tafazolli? If Alcock is seen as our RB for next season then we'd have room for another but if not I don't see us bringing in another CB.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: wing commander on May 27, 2016, 01:35:07 pm
  I agree Gaz..In fact that's the best signing apart from Rowe we've made so far...Well done Rovers that's made my day...
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Tom-RTID on May 27, 2016, 01:35:30 pm
Some expected him to maybe move to league one when he left Orient
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on May 27, 2016, 01:35:58 pm
A good signing I think this one.  Squad starting to look decent.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Dutch Uncle on May 27, 2016, 01:37:17 pm
Yet another one where nobody had any idea about our interest until the ink was dry

Well done DRFC

Bienvenue Mathieu
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: DonnyOsmond on May 27, 2016, 01:38:07 pm
He's a ball playing defender too. Not just a "Get rid" kind of player.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Copps is Magic on May 27, 2016, 01:39:30 pm
I'm just glad Fergie doesn't see Butler-Alcock as a viable CB pairing going forward. I was worried for a moment he did.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: DearneValleyRover on May 27, 2016, 01:39:59 pm
Ball playing defender
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: jonnydog on May 27, 2016, 02:00:19 pm
Excellent signing, and as others have said, so good to see business being done on the hush-hush.

Yeah, there will be those 'O' fans who slate him, but I don't think I've ever seen one of our players leave without somebody on here saying good riddance, past his best, legs gone etc... etc... The fact that he has turned down not one but TWO contract extensions for Orient suggests they wanted to keep him so that speaks volumes.

If McSheffrey completes on Tuesday, that'll be 5 in before the end of May. When was the last time THAT happened? :lol:
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: The Red Baron on May 27, 2016, 02:01:10 pm
His nickname has to be Long John, doesn't it?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ByQzVQlrMIs
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Copps is Magic on May 27, 2016, 02:12:22 pm
Someone on the Orient forum saying we're going to go bust with all these signings were making.  :lol:
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: eastender on May 27, 2016, 02:13:54 pm
Nice Wag in tow.  :)
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: DonnyOsmond on May 27, 2016, 02:16:54 pm
He can play in CM if needed too.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Tom-RTID on May 27, 2016, 02:18:45 pm
Just listened to his interview, says he didn't want to play in league 2 again and wanted to move up to league 1, but was convinced by Fergie to come here. He's doing a great job selling the club to players
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: jonnydog on May 27, 2016, 02:39:46 pm
Nice Wag in tow.  :)

evidence please
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: jonnydog on May 27, 2016, 02:44:15 pm
Just listened to his interview, says he didn't want to play in league 2 again and wanted to move up to league 1, but was convinced by Fergie to come here. He's doing a great job selling the club to players

... and for those of us without Rovers Player, or (after discussions today on here) even for those WITH Player subscriptions) here is the link to the exclusive on YouTube :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-RUhKylm8U
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: eastender on May 27, 2016, 03:03:00 pm
Nice Wag in tow.  :)

evidence please



(http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/eastender1/baudry_zpseqzbxpwb.jpg) (http://s372.photobucket.com/user/eastender1/media/baudry_zpseqzbxpwb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Cramby10 on May 27, 2016, 03:04:01 pm
Sounds a good signing. I'm sure we were linked with this fella a few years ago.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Nudga on May 27, 2016, 03:06:32 pm
Hoo hoooo, I bet she's as wet as Rod Hulls roof.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: chrisd_123 on May 27, 2016, 03:07:41 pm
Impressed with his interview and it also confirms how big a signing Tommy Rowe was in terms of bringing others in. He said himself that bringing Tommy Rowe in was a factor behind his decision (as well as Fergie obviously).

That ambition showed by Fergie and the board as clearly had a knock on effect through League 1 and 2 and players now see us as an attractive place to come.

Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Copps is Magic on May 27, 2016, 03:10:22 pm
Nice Wag in tow.  :)

evidence please


(http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/eastender1/baudry_zpseqzbxpwb.jpg) (http://s372.photobucket.com/user/eastender1/media/baudry_zpseqzbxpwb.jpg.html)

Sacré bleu!
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: DonnyOsmond on May 27, 2016, 03:19:39 pm
Wonder who our captain will be for next season, we have Baudry, Butler, Rowe, Keegan, Alcock and Copps all with experience.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: jamesrover17 on May 27, 2016, 03:21:11 pm
I would keep it away from Butler and Copps, both play 10x better when they don't have the added pressure of captaincy, Rowe for me
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Copps is Magic on May 27, 2016, 03:22:08 pm
Wonder who our captain will be for next season, we have Baudry, Butler, Rowe, Keegan, Alcock and Copps all with experience.

"Fergie doesn't like characters"
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: RoversAlias on May 27, 2016, 04:28:11 pm
Got a mate who is an Orient fan, his reply when I told him and asked for an opinion:

"Sigh. One of my Orient faves. Good centreback, a couple of years ago he could have been in any team in the Championship. Pretty good on the ball as well. Captain material."

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: RobTheRover on May 27, 2016, 04:52:03 pm
Some expected him to maybe move to league one when he left Orient

He has (only he'll have to wait 12 months)!

;)
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: steve@dcfd on May 27, 2016, 05:07:27 pm
Looks a good signing, still need another. Butler and Baudry are the only two CBs if McKenzie is not wanted and MCCullough is playing in Midfield. But might have to wait to see if McK goes.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: NickDRFC on May 27, 2016, 06:26:17 pm
The best bit about this signing is we don't even need to add a "y" to give him his dressing room name.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: RedJ on May 27, 2016, 07:36:32 pm
Aye, good old Baudo.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Filo on May 27, 2016, 08:04:36 pm
Some expected him to maybe move to league one when he left Orient

He has (only he'll have to wait 12 months)!

;)

Haven't we won L2 or it's equivalent the most times already?

We could add another star next year 😀
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Dutch Uncle on May 27, 2016, 08:23:26 pm
Some expected him to maybe move to league one when he left Orient

He has (only he'll have to wait 12 months)!

;)

Haven't we won L2 or it's equivalent the most times already?

We could add another star next year

Not quite Filo - we have won tier 4 on 3 occasions, but Chesterfield have won it on 4 occasions

We do have an all comers record of 7 championships below level 2 (3 tier 4 titles, 1 tier 3 title and 3 level 3 titles when it was regionalised)


Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Lipsy on May 27, 2016, 08:36:32 pm
Brother-in-law (Cherries fan) was most impressed when I told him that we'd signed Baudry. Said something along the lines of: "Bloody good signing, that." That'll do for me - he knows more about this sort of thing than me and he's seen him play. Happy days. :scarf:
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Lesonthewest on May 27, 2016, 10:33:34 pm
Looks a really good signing, good age, 6'2'', distribution good, does he have a bit of pace?
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Sammy Chung was King on May 27, 2016, 11:32:53 pm
I had a strong feeling we would end up with this fella. He fit everything we were looking for, i suspect a few teams were after him!. By the time it gets to free press day, they will be saying we beat man utd and chelsea to him!. Good solid signing. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: jonnydog on May 28, 2016, 12:27:18 am
I had a strong feeling we would end up with this fella...

Really Sammy? And you didn't do a WAP thread/post about it? You must have been feeling poorly that day ;)
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Chris Black come back on May 28, 2016, 12:31:41 am
We need at least one and potentially two additional and dedicated centre backs. Second lad could be young 'un like the Ilkeston bloke.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Sammy Chung was King on May 28, 2016, 01:04:24 am
I had a strong feeling we would end up with this fella...

Really Sammy? And you didn't do a WAP thread/post about it? You must have been feeling poorly that day ;)

Yes, as i see it looking at the released players, it's not that hard to narrow down the possibles. It's just that we will be competiting with other sides, so it's not an exact science. If another side beats you to one player, then the alternatives are pretty similar standard as well.
 What you can't reason out is if the club scouts a non league prospect, then you have no list to work from.

Anyway, a good solid signing, and one who we have done well to get. I remember us being interested in him way back, i think when sean was manager!. As it happens i haven't been posting as many due to feeling a bit off.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: ravenrover on May 28, 2016, 09:24:52 am
This looks to me that DF is sticking to his 3 at the back Alcock Butler and Baudry with Lund and Evina as wing backs again.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: jonnydog on May 28, 2016, 09:27:09 am
I had a strong feeling we would end up with this fella...

Really Sammy? And you didn't do a WAP thread/post about it? You must have been feeling poorly that day ;)

Yes, as i see it looking at the released players, it's not that hard to narrow down the possibles. It's just that we will be competiting with other sides, so it's not an exact science. If another side beats you to one player, then the alternatives are pretty similar standard as well.
 What you can't reason out is if the club scouts a non league prospect, then you have no list to work from.

Anyway, a good solid signing, and one who we have done well to get. I remember us being interested in him way back, i think when sean was manager!. As it happens i haven't been posting as many due to feeling a bit off.

You ought to get t'docs lad if tha's feeling a little queer!! ;)
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: The Red Baron on May 28, 2016, 10:34:20 am
This looks to me that DF is sticking to his 3 at the back Alcock Butler and Baudry with Lund and Evina as wing backs again.

I wondered about that. Even then I think we'd need a couple more defenders as we have no cover.

I'm also not convinced that Lund is a wing back.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Retdon1 on May 28, 2016, 11:42:05 am
This looks to me that DF is sticking to his 3 at the back Alcock Butler and Baudry with Lund and Evina as wing backs again.

I wondered about that. Even then I think we'd need a couple more defenders as we have no cover.

I'm also not convinced that Lund is a wing back.

I think he will go with the 4-4-2 diamond, served him well at Peterbrough and suited us when he played it towards the end of the season
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: The Red Baron on May 28, 2016, 11:55:19 am
I hope you're right, because we certainly improved a bit when we abandoned the 3-5-2 and adopted the diamond.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on May 28, 2016, 03:05:52 pm
Pretty sure he'll try to implement 3 at the back. I bet his pre-season will be geared up to getting comfortable with it.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: grayx on May 28, 2016, 11:31:54 pm
Quote from: ravenrover link=topic=257652.msg636104#msgih636104 date=1464423892
This looks to me that DF is sticking to his 3 at the back Alcock Butler and Baudry with Lund and Evina as wing backs again.
Lund?
Please god no
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Chris Black come back on May 28, 2016, 11:51:44 pm
Please god will he not just let the 3/5 at the back go? Madness at this level. Can we also have less "ball playing" defenders and more "defenders"?
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Sammy Chung was King on May 29, 2016, 12:04:37 am
Nice Wag in tow.  :)

evidence please

. ucket.com/user/eastender1/media/baudry_zpseqzbxpwb.jpg.html](http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/eastender1/baudry_zpseqzbxpwb.jpg)[/URL]

He seems to be well respected by the orient fans on his twitter. If you can take you eyes off his other half for a second, look at his eyes a touch of madness there. From what i've read he can look after himself on the field, and a leader, which we have struggled to find enough players of that ilk.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Chris Black come back on May 29, 2016, 08:33:08 am
This definitely goes down as the very best post Sammy has made!
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: GazLaz on May 29, 2016, 08:56:57 am
Nice Wag in tow.  :)

evidence please

. ucket.com/user/eastender1/media/baudry_zpseqzbxpwb.jpg.html](http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/eastender1/baudry_zpseqzbxpwb.jpg)[/URL]

He seems to be well respected by the orient fans on his twitter. If you can take you eyes off his other half for a second, look at his eyes a touch of madness there. From what i've read he can look after himself on the field, and a leader, which we have struggled to find enough players of that ilk.

Have you been drinking again Sammy?? Haha As for his Mrs, I've kicked better out of bed, think she's an average looking thing to be honest.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Nudga on May 29, 2016, 09:03:36 am
And I've kicked out a lot worse.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: GazLaz on May 29, 2016, 09:04:40 am
And I've kicked out a lot worse.

You've never kicked anyone out, I don't believe that you pest!
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Nudga on May 29, 2016, 09:12:33 am
Haha true, always did a proper job regardless.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Filo on May 29, 2016, 09:32:44 am
Haha true, always did a proper job regardless.

It's about pride in your performance, regardless of the opposition 😀😀😀
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: GazLaz on May 29, 2016, 09:33:47 am
You can only beat what is put in front of you.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Nudga on May 29, 2016, 09:34:41 am
It's about upholding a reputation as a pork swordsman.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: RedJ on May 29, 2016, 09:45:18 am
This has turned bawdy.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Canadian Rover on May 29, 2016, 12:30:03 pm
In  Baudry and Rowe it looks like 2 good leaders too.
Title: Re: Mathieu Baudry signs
Post by: Sammy Chung was King on May 30, 2016, 12:07:22 am
And I've kicked out a lot worse.

Must be where the 'nudga' bit comes from, good job mark wright isn't the manager, footballs answer to max branning!. :laugh: