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Joe Baker

@bakerjoe.bsky.social

Midland export in Amsterdam since 2020. Communications professional. Football obsessive. Musk despiser. Freelance football writer and podcaster, specialising in Dutch football. Used to run a website called The Oranje, contributer to This is Anfield.

74 Followers  |  172 Following  |  19 Posts  |  Joined: 03.03.2025  |  1.9398

Latest posts by bakerjoe.bsky.social on Bluesky

Free Speech Loving Nigel Farage

03.09.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 686    πŸ” 254    πŸ’¬ 37    πŸ“Œ 4
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Why Hugo Ekitike was wanted by Slot - and how he will be developed Read here.

Why did Slot want Hugo Ekitike and what can we learn from his previous strikers? πŸ”΄πŸ‘€

My new article for @thisisanfield.com on Liverpool's big-money new signing βœοΈπŸ‘‡

Reads & shares appreciated πŸ™

www.thisisanfield.com/2025/07/why-...

#ekitike #Liverpool #LFC #Slot

25.07.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Hugo Ekitike was wanted by Slot - and how he will be developed Read here.

NEW: Why Hugo Ekitike was wanted by Arne Slot – and how he will be developed #lfc

23.07.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ye if i was Liverpool I'd probably cash in on Diaz if he wants to go and let Gakpo step up

19.07.2025 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gakpo is at a crossroads despite his best season yet at Liverpool Read here.

Despite his most prolific Liverpool season yet, Cody Gakpo was benched for 1/3 of their games.

Yet with Diaz potentially leaving, Gakpo now has the chance to cement his place on the LW. πŸ‡³πŸ‡±

My 24/25 review for @thisisanfield.com πŸ”΄βœοΈπŸ‘‡

www.thisisanfield.com/2025/07/cody...

#LFC #Gakpo #Liverpool

18.07.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

New article for @thisisanfield.com on the Liverpool enigma that is Cody Gakpo πŸ”΄ βœοΈπŸ‡³πŸ‡±

Reads & shares appreciated πŸ™Œ

#Liverpool #LFC #Gakpo

03.07.2025 06:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
TRANSFER CHAT! Aston Villa Target Three Eredivisie Stars | Guest: Joe Baker, Dutch Football Expert
YouTube video by All Villa No Filler - An Aston Villa Podcast TRANSFER CHAT! Aston Villa Target Three Eredivisie Stars | Guest: Joe Baker, Dutch Football Expert

My interview with Villa No Filler regarding their new signing from Feyenoord, Zepiqueno Redmond πŸ‘‡

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Elfh...

#AVFC #Redmond #AstonVilla

02.07.2025 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There is a chance that Trump's bombing of Iran might turn out to be the most ludicrous use of military force in US history. Not the worst or the most destructive--just the most absurd. A failed attempt by a weak man desperate for glory.

24.06.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 681    πŸ” 113    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 4
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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί More people than ever love being a part of the EU...

Just as more and more people regret the result of the 2016 Referendum.

17.06.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 82    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

My piece for @thisisanfield.com πŸ”΄βœοΈ

#Liverpool #LFC

11.06.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Gravenberch's rapid transformation is mark of Slot's genius Read here.

Young Player of the Year Ryan Gravenberch was Slot's positional problem-solver πŸ”΄

The converted defensive midfielder who simultaneously conducted the orchestra whilst keeping the aisles clean. 🧹

My season review for @thisisanfield.com ✍️

www.thisisanfield.com/2025/06/why-...

#Liverpool #LFC

11.06.2025 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The far right will, of course, treat the Paul Doyle case very differently from one where the accused is darker-skinned or foreign or both. The rest of us must not. That’s kind of the point.

30.05.2025 06:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3041    πŸ” 513    πŸ’¬ 136    πŸ“Œ 13
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Ajax, Agony and a Stunning Title Collapse After one of the worst seasons in recent memory, Ajax found themselves standing on the brink of an unlikely 37th Eredivisie title but they blew it in spectacular style

In an age of strict systems and styles, of the watering down of individual flair at the altar of wider structure, it was refreshing to have a battle that was just pure chaos.

My article on the Eredivisie title race for @fourfourtwo.com
πŸ‡³πŸ‡±βœοΈπŸ‘‡

www.fourfourtwo.com/features/aja...

28.05.2025 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Turns out Brexit Derangement Syndrome is a thing after all.

20.05.2025 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2492    πŸ” 331    πŸ’¬ 138    πŸ“Œ 8

Because they're terrified of accusations they're betraying Brexit. It's the same in so many areas. They're hiding their successes and yelling about their weaknesses.

17.05.2025 08:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1091    πŸ” 241    πŸ’¬ 76    πŸ“Œ 16

It's not at all surprising, because Labour never dared make an alternative argument.

When the Blue team was trashing UK trade via Brexit, the Red team was too frightened to say anything.

It just acquiesced. And now it's trapped in its piddly 'reset' because it never socialised an alternative /6

12.05.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 405    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3
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How Slot has proven credentials at LFC with an underrated quality Read here.

Slot's handling of his superstar players in challenging circumstances has been a crucial, underrated and surprising feature of his Championship-winning debut campaign πŸ†

New article for @thisisanfield.com πŸ”΄ πŸ‘‡βœοΈ

www.thisisanfield.com/2025/05/how-...

#Liverpool #Slot #LFC #Trent #Salah #VVD

12.05.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Disappointed by Starmer.

He should be attacking Farage's weakpoints like Brexit, Trump, Putin, lack of an actual plan etc.

Instead his rhetoric (& some policies) are almost justifying Farage's toxic, populist nonsense. He's pushing more voters into Farage's open arms.

#Starmer #Farage #Labour

12.05.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In electing a serious and fearless progressive, the College of Cardinals looks like pretty much the only electorate in the world that hasn't had its brains boiled by far right propaganda & toxic social media. For a Catholic of my generation, this is an almost unbelievable development.

08.05.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1616    πŸ” 201    πŸ’¬ 86    πŸ“Œ 7
What Does Arne Slot Want From A Right Back?
YouTube video by Redmen TV 2 What Does Arne Slot Want From A Right Back?

My latest chat with @theredmentv.bsky.social , this time on his time on the right back options for Liverpool post-Trent Alexander-Arnold πŸ‘‡πŸ”΄ πŸ—£οΈ

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_LU...

#LFC #LiverpoolFC

16.04.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Frimpong would not be LFC's solution at right-back Read here.

NEW: Why Jeremie Frimpong would NOT be Liverpool’s right-back solution #lfc

09.04.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Frimpong would not be LFC's solution at right-back Read here.

Why Liverpool would be making the wrong decision replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold with Jeremie Frimpong ❌

My latest piece for @thisisanfield.com πŸ”΄πŸ‘‡

www.thisisanfield.com/2025/04/why-...

#Liverpool #LFC #Frimpong #TAA

10.04.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It sums up the state of the world right now that we have this man in charge of football.

He is sickening.

What is even more sickening is that FIFA has somehow allowed itself to be stuck with him. An egocentric, deluded autocratic whose only goals are power and money.

#Infantino #FIFA

03.04.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why LFC's underrated fitness approach has been key to title bid Read here.

The perception of Liverpool's fitness has flipped. They've gone from The Avengers to The Dad's Army.

Yet Slot & his coaches have done great work to reduce injuries, boding well for the title run-in.

New article for @thisisanfield.com πŸ”΄βœοΈ

www.thisisanfield.com/2025/03/why-...

#Liverpool #LFC

30.03.2025 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œSlot Really Trusted Him” - Dutch Writer On Liverpool’s Number Nine Situation
YouTube video by Redmen TV 2 β€œSlot Really Trusted Him” - Dutch Writer On Liverpool’s Number Nine Situation

I am very behind with sharing my work on BlueSky, but here's a snippet of my latest interview with @theredmentv.bsky.social regarding Liverpool's search for a new number 9 πŸ‘‡πŸ”΄

Shares and views appreciated πŸ‘Š

#Liverpool #LFC

www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0lE...

24.03.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

wrong link guys

19.03.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win: part feelgood story, part PR triumph for dictator state ambition | Barney Ronay Newcastle United’s historic trophy is euphoric for fans and a significant victory for Saudi Arabia. Both things can be true

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Hats off to the liked of @barneyronay.bsky.social and also @migueldelaney.bsky.social for writing about this topic. The abuse in the comments on X is concerning and demonstrates the power of regimes using football.

To be clear - still very happy for NUFC fans.

18.03.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really happy for #NUFC and their fans. A great club that means so much to its community.

However, I don't think it's wrong to highlight how this #EFLCup trophy is also a win for the repressive Saudi Arabian government too. Especially when you see one of its ministers holding the trophy...

17.03.2025 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yesterday: Musk insulted the Foreign Minister of an ally saying "be quiet, small man."
Today he is calling a US Senator a "traitor."
This is uncharted waters. Musk is acting as a representative of the US government overseas, and de facto Prime Minister at home. Huge power w no accountability

10.03.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2100    πŸ” 541    πŸ’¬ 74    πŸ“Œ 17

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