Patrick Bauer

[SuperTom]

There has been a lot of negativity on this forum recently (myself included). However, one huge positivity from pre season is this man. Looks exactly what we have been missing, big dominant centre half who can help us when attacking and defending set pieces. Also a leader ( a captain without the armband as the saying goes), and not an awful ball player either.

Feeling very positive about Bauer and how we will improve our defence.

 

[No Danger]

Bauer and Davies will develop into a good partnership.

 

[paolo poggi]

Bauer and Davies will develop into a good partnership.

That being dependent on Ben Davies being a North End player after the window closes in early August. Has Bauer been brought in to replace Ben Davies, who is the subject of interest from the next league up?

 

[OB1]

That being dependent on Ben Davies being a North End player after the window closes in early August. Has Bauer been brought in to replace Ben Davies, who is the subject of interest from the next league up?

You’re just a ray of sunshine

 

[HunterLionheart]

Don't think we'll see Davies go anywhere tbh. Not till next summer anyway.

 

[GloucesterPete]

Bauer is a typical German centre half. Probably modelled himself on the great man himself. Would make a great partnership with Ben but I fear that may not happen.

 

[york white]

The day we signed him, a collective of people I was with, some PNE, the majority not, concluded that was an outstanding Bosman signing. Guy is a born leader and will make a big difference.

 

[SimpleSimonSays]

Absolutely shone like a beacon this afternoon. Positionally disciplined, used the ball well, has the skill and power to tackle and get in front of his man to intercept. Best of all, vocally commanding and assured.
Worth the money just to watch him. Looking forward to seeing him in a league match.

 

[jimmy pne]

Absolutely shone like a beacon this afternoon. Positionally disciplined, used the ball well, has the skill and power to tackle and get in front of his man to intercept. Best of all, vocally commanding and assured.
Worth the money just to watch him. Looking forward to seeing him in a league match.

Stood out for me, powerful, dominant and comfortable on the ball. Really impressed with him

 

[apreid]

The fact you could hear him communicating from the stands was great. One time pearl looking to try and stretch for a header and this boom of a voice shouting "BAUER'S" sorted it out. Such simple but fine details to a defense is the difference in a 1-0 to a 1-1. Especially in niggly/bitty games like Millwall, Stoke, Luton Away

 

[PNEroulette]

Bauer looked the business yesterday and he may play better against better opposition(raising his game)
He looks like he has mental strength as well. We'll probably only know for sure after a few championship games how good he is but at this stage things look positive.

 

[STF72]

Absolute class performance yesterday really impressed with Bauer

 

[nigelscamelcoat]

That being dependent on Ben Davies being a North End player after the window closes in early August. Has Bauer been brought in to replace Ben Davies, who is the subject of interest from the next league up?

Isn't Bauer right footed? In which case I would have thought a left footer (Davies) with another left footer. It seems logical that Bauer has been recruited as a more senior version of Storey, who needs to be nurtured this season.

 

[nigelscamelcoat]

'replaced by another left footer' I meant to say.

 

[Jack Daniels]

Probably the most physical and commanding CH we have had since Lucketti.

That is my comparison.

If he turns out to be half as good, then we are onto a winner.

 

[apreid]

Probably the most physical and commanding CH we have had since Lucketti.

That is my comparison.

If he turns out to be half as good, then we are onto a winner.

I think we looks more mobile as well. He has some pace about him for a CB at this level. A very astute signing it seems

 

[TonyK1]

Not content with touting CR7 as our most saleable asset in recent weeks/months, attention has now turned to Ben Davies as being the next most likely to be plundered by the PL despite his healthy contract situation.
We should be doing everything possible to keep our best players if we are serious about progressing to the next level instead of the fatalistic "who will be next to go?" scenario.
I despair sometimes at peoples efforts to turn a positive post regarding our new centre back Bauer into an "ah yes but..... " glass nearly empty view.

 

[Realistic]

Not content with touting CR7 as our most saleable asset in recent weeks/months, attention has now turned to Ben Davies as being the next most likely to be plundered by the PL despite his healthy contract situation.
We should be doing everything possible to keep our best players if we are serious about progressing to the next level instead of the fatalistic "who will be next to go?" scenario.
I despair sometimes at peoples efforts to turn a positive post regarding our new centre back Bauer into an "ah yes but..... " glass nearly empty view.

Okay but what can WE do about it, though ? Ben Davies is that good, I think a big bid might well come in very soon. I really hope not, though.

 

[pneveg]

A positive post soon turned into a negative thread

 

[europne]

This is the payer we needed all last season.

We had good centre backs, but we were lightweight against big strong forwards and could be bullied in games.

This guy is the ‘you will not pass’ player we have needed, and will combine well with our other CBs to give us the defensive options we need.

Really happy with this signing.