The left back question

[ijjysmith]

Do you guys think that Baines can play a role on the left of midfield diamond ?

I think that's where Roberto might see him long term

Nope. He's a brilliant left back and we have 65 midfielders.

 

[Groucho]

Nope. He's a brilliant left back and we have 65 midfielders.

This really.

 

[Pienaar's gloves]

Baines and Garbutt.

I think Garbutt will be boss.

 

[hibbo'sclass]

Baines and Oviedo. But not necessarily in that order.
Hope the new deal gets sorted.

 

[Toffeeslam]

Nope. He's a brilliant left back and we have 65 midfielders.

True but most are hopeless in that left sided midfield apart from peanuts and his goose is cooked.

Kev can play there if he gets his head right but not much else I can see and Baines best attribute is his attacking

He still is a great left back though

 

[BlueLlama]

Is a good answer, but, realistically, could we keep three left backs happy, and there's a limit on squad size.

I think Oviedo has come back stronger than perhaps Bobby thought. I haven't really followed how GRbutt is doing but am going to QPR v Fulham so hopefully I'll get to see him. Maybe another loan to a lower premiership club next season?

 

[Jimmy Grimble]

Baines and Oviedo. A fully fit Oviedo is a great asset. It just hasn't happened much yet

 

[Joey66]

I hope not , but since Baines came back never looked the same player, he has lost pace.

 

[Jreverton1]

How's Garbutt getting on at Fulham?
I thought Oviedo wouldn't be able to come back from his injuries and be anything like he was before but he's look great in recent games.
I'd be happy with Baines and Oviedo.

 

[mawders]

Do you guys think that Baines can play a role on the left of midfield diamond ?

I think that's where Roberto might see him long term

There is no long term with baines because he's too old now. Keep at left back for as long as possible

 

[Tigger]

One of them could be left back in the dressing room.

Fair play for having the guts to go with that one

 

[atrottel]

Garbutt last season and Galloway this season were good to excellent as young players enjoying a run in the first team (as was Browning on the other side).
Compared to a fit Baines and Oviedo they were adequate.
I'd like to see more from them before I would anoint them replacements, although I accept that Baines is closer to the end than the beginning of his career.
Especially, I would like to see more reports of Garbutt having a decent game at a level which he should find comfortable.
Like others said, I think Galloway's future is seen in the centre and in the meantime coaches will work on his weaker foot.

 

[ijjysmith]

@the_leftback will have the answer

 

[Toffeeslam]

Garbutt last season and Galloway this season were good to excellent as young players enjoying a run in the first team (as was Browning on the other side).
Compared to a fit Baines and Oviedo they were adequate.
I'd like to see more from them before I would anoint them replacements, although I accept that Baines is closer to the end than the beginning of his career.
Especially, I would like to see more reports of Garbutt having a decent game at a level which he should find comfortable.
Like others said, I think Galloway's future is seen in the centre and in the meantime coaches will work on his weaker foot.

Its a good problem to have with many decent young left backs and two internationals

Can we keep them all happy though ? cant play them all

 

[Dutch Toffee]

Baines and Garbutt for me. But maybe Martinez sees Baines as Barry's successor? If not Oviedo at right back, left wing, in goal?

Ffs, I don't want to make this choice. One thing I know however, is that it would be mad to get rid of a homegrown player with the potential of Garbutt. So he stays whatever the outcome for me.