Ex-Notts Player Signs For...

[matt_magpie]

I don’t think either are mutually exclusive. I posted at the end of the season that Baldwin was asked to do far too much in that middle centre back role.

I’d actually be amazed if you could find anyone in L2 capable of doing that role consistently well, over a whole season. Definitely think there’s a good defender in there.

For me he was our best defender and yes there were mistakes but that’s going to happen with the amount of times he was on the ball, same for any player on the pitch getting the ball so much except he was the last line of defence.

[jacobncfc]

For me he was our best defender and yes there were mistakes but that’s going to happen with the amount of times he was on the ball, same for any player on the pitch getting the ball so much except he was the last line of defence.

I think this is a bit kind. He did see a lot of the ball and it's a tough job, but so many of his mistakes weren't really about the 'playing out' but because he appeared to stop paying attention in the middle of a football match.

Wish him well, though. Fun player to watch and outstanding in the NL, but we needed to improve on him.

[uysapie]

I think this is a bit kind. He did see a lot of the ball and it's a tough job, but so many of his mistakes weren't really about the 'playing out' but because he appeared to stop paying attention in the middle of a football match.

Wish him well, though. Fun player to watch and outstanding in the NL, but we needed to improve on him.

Bradfud fans debating who got the better player, have to wait and see.

[the_anticlough]

Baldwin has probably done better than any offer he had from us or what he was on already.

Yes, he was our best defender and we could well look at his departure with regret. I hope Maynard wasn't influential in this in any major way...

I do think he probably needed to move on, however. Before us he had hardly played any first team football at all, so the last two years will have been a momentous time for him, lots to absorb and lots of lessons to learn. Maybe he hasn't always taken these on board or reacted well. He was probably in real need of a change and a chance to reset.

Really enjoyed watching him play and wish him well. I think Bradford will benefit from taking him.

[DuckPie]

Good luck Aden.👍
You and other defenders received some harsh criticism at times, but you will be remembered as part of the team to get us back in the EFL👏👏

[maddogslater]

Always be a hero for that wood game

[the_anticlough]

Always be a hero for that wood game

Definitely should be. It you don't appreciate that, I don't know what you're doing following sports.

[jackal2]

The respective fortunes of Messrs Baldwin and Platt next season will probably provide some answers to a question that has been debated all season i.e. What was the problem - the player, or the way they were being asked to play?

[The_Don_ORiordan]

The respective fortunes of Messrs Baldwin and Platt next season will probably provide some answers to a question that has been debated all season i.e. What was the problem - the player, or the way they were being asked to play?

I’m afraid we won’t as the answer is both.

In Baldwin‘s case he had potential, but his attitude was the issue for me. He always believed he was far better than he actually was. The shrews game demonstrates this completely. He isn’t trying to “play his way out” he is trying to nutmeg his player on our own goaline.

I’ll remember him fondly for the non league, not for league 2.

Wish him well at bratfud but can’t see it working out sadly.

[Mud Pie]

interesting twist with Baldwin and Platt! Someone on here described AB as a Rolls Royce of a player, and when he's performing well he does seem to glide through the gears.

For me, whatever the defensive setup, defenders and goalies need to have a huge dollap of consistency. Leave the mercurial to strikers and midfielders. So I think it suits us to switch out a player with a season range of 2-8 rating, for a 6-7 one, but it will be interesting to see how they both do in comparison.