Digne> baines at peak

[roy vernon]

I've always argued Baines is not a LB at all, and he should never be compared to any truly great Everton LB.

We may as we call Pienaar a LB too, such was the interchanging nature of their roles.

We would never have won a title with Baines as a full back in the 80s. No question of that. He has zero positional sense and he'll be forever remembered by me in a defenisive posture as someone standing off an opposition wide player crossing the ball by a good 10 yards...and usually turning his back on the cross.

Well Dave, as I have said in the past 'it's all about opinions. I'll agree to disagree with you on this. I wonder if he'd have been a better player, in your eyes, if he hadn't taken Martinis on

 

[davek]

Well Dave, as I have said in the past 'it's all about opinions. I'll agree to disagree with you on this. I wonder if he'd have been a better player, in your eyes, if he hadn't taken Martinis on

He was a good wide player in his day. He could never be a better defender though, because he just didn't have the mentality to do that side of his role.

 

[Prevenger17]

He was a good wide player in his day. He could never be a better defender though, because he just didn't have the mentality to do that side of his role.

Sometimes I forget what an utter lunatic you are

 

[davek]

Sometimes I forget what an utter lunatic you are

Question:

Baines = good defender?

 

[Prevenger17]

Question:

Baines = good defender?

Answer:

Unquestionably yes

 

[davek]

Answer:

Unquestionably yes

This is what I'll always remember about Baines as a defender. Most crucial moments in Everton's recent history (on the cusp of a cup final appearance and this is what he does defending in his own box):

[go to 2:55]

 

[Deleted member 38674]

This is what I'll always remember about Baines as a defender. Most crucial moments in Everton's recent history (on the cusp of a cup final appearance and this is what he does defending in his own box):

[go to 2:55]

Baines was a better defender than Digne. Digne has too many defensive lapses to be a truly top LB.

I like Digne but he’s not as good as peak Baines.

 

[davek]

Baines was a better defender than Digne. Digne has too many defensive lapses to be a truly top LB.

I like Digne but he’s not as good as peak Baines.

Based on two lapses yesterday.

I base my assessment of Baines' defensive frailties on 11 seasons worth of evidence.

 

[Lelouch]

don't think you can judge them defensively, both are pretty average defending, Don't think I've ever gone oh yeah I remember Baines put in a solid defensive display today
it was always oh yeah I remember Baines sending a piledriver into the net

 

[Deleted member 38674]

Based on two lapses yesterday

How do you know that’s what I’m basing it on?

Digne didn’t cover himself in glory against Lincoln and more than a few other games last season. Millwall in particular I can recall. If he’s up against anyone with a bit of energy (as many wingers tend to be) he can be a loose cannon.

Your opinion is that Baines wasn’t as good defensively. I disagree. I think Baines was superior both defensively and offensively. I also watched Baines for 11 seasons.

 

[billyblue80]

Nah. Maybe one day

 

[Connor]

Not close just yet.

Baines, a club legend, was the best LB in world football at one point.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Question:

Baines = good defender?

Average...doesn't mean you completely negate the other 2/3rd's of his game, which is what we enjoyed watching.

 

[McBain]

According to @davek logic Hibbert was a better player than Baines.

 

[mikel_88]

Not as good as baines in his peak one of the best players i have seen but no reason why he cant get close just needs to work on his defensive side, but made up we have digne was a bargain