Yes, but somebody made a daft claim about how Fabio was made to play on the left from a young age because he wasn't as good as Rafael. Which doesn't add up at all.
Leighton Baines
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Yes, but somebody made a daft claim about how Fabio was made to play on the left from a young age because he wasn't as good as Rafael. Which doesn't add up at all.
Baines all day over Contraeo (Not that we'd ever actually be in for Contraeo anyway).
I'd be over the moon if we signed Baines, though I'd expect it'd be a bit more pricey than that, probably the 15 million region. It'd also mean Evra leaving and in all honesty, that'd be a ballsy move by Moyes as somebody already mentioned.
For me Baines is up there with the best LB's in the world and barring Lahm who now plays at RB, I'd probably take him over almost any of them. Reckon he'd suit us down to a tea too.
I'd be over the moon if we signed Baines, though I'd expect it'd be a bit more pricey than that, probably the 15 million region. It'd also mean Evra leaving and in all honesty, that'd be a ballsy move by Moyes as somebody already mentioned.
For me Baines is up there with the best LB's in the world and barring Lahm who now plays at RB, I'd probably take him over almost any of them. Reckon he'd suit us down to a tea too.
Well I guess none of us really know the truth unless someone on here has been following their careers since junior level.
That's fecking mental.
It does, if you're a genius, like me.
Evra must be off. If he isn't then Moyes is completely mental.
Yeah I was being sarcastic.
If evra did leave than for 10-12 mil baines would be a excellent replacement imo. Good defensively and very good going forward. If we did try and alter our system to allow kagawa to drift from the left then baines is perfect for that role. Having said that I'd think spending much more than about 12 mil would be excessive and we could may find someone else for cheaper. The earlier figures of 20+ mil were ott for me.
If both stayed, could anyone see either of them being pushed forward to the LM spot? Would be great playing both in big games as that left side would be solid defensively and a threat going forward.
Evra to play in central midfield? With Baines?
Isn't Baines 28? Means we'd need another long term replacement within a few seasons unless Fabio comes on leaps and bounds.
Isn't Baines 28? Means we'd need another long term replacement within a few seasons unless Fabio comes on leaps and bounds.
Why not? Not saying you're wrong, just that if we aren't, we should be.
Very rare to consider a player the best in his position in the world for standing out in a midtable team, and having not been tested in the Champions League or a major international tournament.
Tbh Baines is probably more of a winger than Kagawa.
Kagawa is more suited through the middle.
David Moyes getting rid of Meulensteen and bringing in a Scouser. Tread carefully, David! 
David Moyes getting rid of Meulensteen and bringing in a Scouser. Tread carefully, David!
I don't think Rene leaving was part of Moyes' plans.
Come on. A 28 year old full back for 20 Million? Fair enough re. the value he brings to your team but in terms of a footballer on the market that is too steep, easily.
LeightOn
Where's the Bainometer??
Where's the Bainometer??
Baines is good going forward and with set pieces (not that he'd get any with RVP around) but is he that good a defender? Fergie left him alone for a reason.
where we have Rooney. Doesnt leave us with much choice.
Also, not all good attacking LBs can automatically become good wingers. entirely different game.
That's definitely the key point as far as Everton are concerned. He's effectively irreplaceable for them in terms of his contribution.
From the other side though, his value is never going to increase from this point in his career. There would be no re-sell value and regardless of how well he performs, his valuation will only decline from here.
Everton say Baines 'not for sale' say SSN
I wasn't talking in terms of peoples general valuation. I was talking in terms of what Everton as a club would feel he was worth if they were forced to sell.
This escalated quickly. The Times with a story and Everton already with a response. I can definitely see this happening.
He's definitely joining then. It might be leighton in the day by the time the clubs agree on a fee, but it'll happen.
puns like that are the baines of my existence.
But in terms of being realistic, if you guys get an offer of 12-15m for a 28 year old with 2 years left on his deal, I just don't see you lot holding out for 20m. He's not worth 20m but you'd rather invest what you can get in a new player(s).
He'll be 29 in December, rather opt for someone younger.
no he shouldn't.leighton in the day = late on in the day
leighton the day = late on the day
leighton in the day = late on in the day
leighton the day = late on the day
Well the common phrase is 'late in the day'
Which wouldn't make sense with Leighton.
The clues are mounting up. He plays at Goodison = "Good, it's on"
This is going to go on a while isn't it? We'll be waiting for Everton ail him down.
We would hold out for more than £15 million in my opinion. He's worth that to us and it's our valuation that matters at the end of the day.
Most pointless argument ever but surely you'd pronounce it 'Late-un' not 'Late-on' so neither is actually correct. Leighton works as a better pun in my opinion but who cares.
I think people are not realizing a very important reason. Evra has played every single match for us apart from dead rubber matches. Champions league,COC,FA cup and the league. Even if we buy baines, I think we can use them both appropriately. Evra is getting old and he's not at his peak. He'll get a decent amount with Baines getting the major share of games at LB. It's only fair that he be satisfied with that. Fabio is not ready to step up right now, Buttner is not good enough. We don't have to sell Evra unless he really wants to leave. He's a true red. Loves the club and was a great servant. I don't want him sold
Swine. I couldn't think of a good Everton one, that's brilliant.
It would be a crime to miss out on Baines. A Fellaini, even.