Played like he was pissed first half. Superb 2nd half.
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My favourite defender to watch, was that his last game until after the AFCON?
Still think he has a way to go, and everyone has been premature with this 'he's easily our best centre half' theory.
He's still all arms and legs too often, and is poor at heading. He will be a top centre half though, I'm confident of that.
He's still all arms and legs too often, and is poor at heading. He will be a top centre half though, I'm confident of that.
Yeah, better second half. Was he the one that hit it long to Ibra for the equaliser? Was a nice long pass rather than a difficult one for Ibra to guide.
That was Pogba. Co-commentator thought it was Bailly too.
The way he plays with anger reminds me of Westbrook.
Now we know how Chelsea fans probably felt in 2006-2009 when half the team seemed to be at the AFCON 
and its just one player for us
and its just one player for us Considering he has had a couple of lengthy spells on the sideline, I think he did quite well. Also, when we went three at the back he did well. Given the quality of the Rojo and Jones partnership, I think this AFCON has come at a good time for us - it allows him to get match practice without it being at the expense of our current partnership.
It's bizzare. The guy was being hailed as our best centre back after about 6 games!
Like you, I think he will become a very good defender, but he has a lot of things to work on before that happens.
Let's hope Ivory Coast draw all their games and exit at the group stages so we get our Eric back nice and early.
A red card for Bailly in the first match as well.
The linesman looks devastated.
Smalling was being compared to the second coming of Christ last season yet is seen as more Maidstone United rather than Manchester Unitedd quality this season by many fans.
I just think a dozen or so games is too soon to be calling him our best defender.
He's definitely looking the part, but I've been burnt too many times in the past to over estimate a players ability level after a only a few months of competitive play.
When's he back? Best and worst case scenario.
They start their tournament today vs Togo. Final group game 24th Jan. Tournament final 5th Feb.
If Ivory Coast go out in the groups, then he's back for either the 2nd leg against Hull on 26th or the FA Cup tie against Wigan on 29th. Hull game might be a bit too soon as the last group game is on the 24th.
If they go all the way to the final, then he'll be back for the home game against Watford on 11th Feb.
Going by the latter, he would miss: Stoke away, Hull 2nd leg, Wigan FA Cup, Hull home and Leicester away.
Thanks @OnlyTwoDaSilvas and @Regulus Arcturus Black.
Currently playing against Togo (Adebayor).
Looks like he's in for the long haul:
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/manc...ant-to-play-for-manchester-united-all-my-life
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/manc...ant-to-play-for-manchester-united-all-my-life
that's good. I have high expectation for him. hopefully he can be as great as Captain Vidic or better.
If Ivory Coast fail to beat Morocco on Tuesday, their tournament is over, which would mean Bailly being available to play in the league match vs Hull at latest. Perhaps even the FA Cup tie, if needed.
Incredible that he's just 22. Love his defending style.
Indeed! Let's bet for CIV, that should take care of itFair chance of that happening, Morocco is no pushover.
Backly
Assuming Ivory Coast go all the way and win Afcon, when would Bailly be back?
I love him and miss him and I really want him back. I know it's a cliche, but he'll be like a new signing when he returns
I love him and miss him and I really want him back. I know it's a cliche, but he'll be like a new signing when he returns
They won't win it. I hope Senegal lose in the final on pens.
Basically i was just looking for the latest possible date (or the worst case scenario in terms of Bailly coming home)
The final is 5th Feb so after then I would have thought. It took two seconds to google it.
Don't go giving me sass, girlfriend
I wanted to share my love for Bailly anyway, so I asked that at the same time
Well now you know
He will be back next week hopefully.Hoping Algeria go deep so Mahrez and Slimani aren't back for our game.
Could be back shortly if Ivory Coast fail to beat Morocco tomorrow.
Those fools are out
Yup! Thought they had a decent side as well! Back well in time for our game.
How's he doing?
Lose or draw and Ivory Coast are out, they play tonight against Morocco who are ahead of them by one point.
Thanks. Has he done well himself, at least?
I'd love to know that too yeah. ALways a bit odd that they place a international tournament in a period where are the usual competitions are still going on.
Is he coming back tonight ?
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