2019/20 Leighton Baines.

[Lelouch]

Few interesting notes from Hunter: https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...etires-unselfish-terms?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Everton want the left-back to return in a coaching capacity and, while that route appeals to a former player who has taken the necessary qualifications.

Baines gave the Everton manager his answer shortly before kick-off and told them to 'not make a fuss'

The fabled falling out with Martinez: Baines was initially sold on the Spaniard’s bold attacking philosophy but became dismayed at the manager’s failure to address recurring defensive faults and the growing number of cliques within the dressing room. His frustration erupted after a defeat at Manchester United where he insisted Everton lacked chemistry and were over-reliant on individual talent.

One of us. They were the last three words the chairman Bill Kenwright used in his tribute to Baines on Monday. So true, and it should worry Ancelotti, Coleman and the Everton hierarchy how few of them are left.

He probably should have done in hindsight...ffs imagine going out like that.

 

[Coggy]

Few interesting notes from Hunter: https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...etires-unselfish-terms?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Everton want the left-back to return in a coaching capacity and, while that route appeals to a former player who has taken the necessary qualifications.

Baines gave the Everton manager his answer shortly before kick-off and told them to 'not make a fuss'

The fabled falling out with Martinez: Baines was initially sold on the Spaniard’s bold attacking philosophy but became dismayed at the manager’s failure to address recurring defensive faults and the growing number of cliques within the dressing room. His frustration erupted after a defeat at Manchester United where he insisted Everton lacked chemistry and were over-reliant on individual talent.

One of us. They were the last three words the chairman Bill Kenwright used in his tribute to Baines on Monday. So true, and it should worry Ancelotti, Coleman and the Everton hierarchy how few of them are left.

The points about the falling out with El Fraudo surely cannot be true ?. There is a very vocal poster on here who claims to have insider knowledge of the club , who states that it wasn't like that . Wasn't it all Bainsey's fault !?!.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Welcome back, you-who-shal-not-be-named...are you happy now? Are you reveling in my sadness?

He'll show up for pre-season...surely.

 

[AsiaAsia82]

Great guy and player,
Now close the thread,
Any more comments to be posted in the sentimentality thread
Move on everyone

 

[Jim Hopper]

Few interesting notes from Hunter: https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...etires-unselfish-terms?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Everton want the left-back to return in a coaching capacity and, while that route appeals to a former player who has taken the necessary qualifications.

Baines gave the Everton manager his answer shortly before kick-off and told them to 'not make a fuss'

The fabled falling out with Martinez: Baines was initially sold on the Spaniard’s bold attacking philosophy but became dismayed at the manager’s failure to address recurring defensive faults and the growing number of cliques within the dressing room. His frustration erupted after a defeat at Manchester United where he insisted Everton lacked chemistry and were over-reliant on individual talent.

One of us. They were the last three words the chairman Bill Kenwright used in his tribute to Baines on Monday. So true, and it should worry Ancelotti, Coleman and the Everton hierarchy how few of them are left.

He’s absolutely spot on about there being cliques, certainly from an outsiders POV it’s painfully obvious and it’s still going on in today’s current squad.

Feels like we haven’t had a team with great chemistry that have just clicked and worked well together since Moyes left and I know that’s one of the things he worked hard to build here and it’s no doubt an important attribute to have for a club to be successful.

All we have now is a group of mostly untalented, unambitious, individuals who aren’t really bothered (2/3 exceptions) about their performances and it shows.

 

[Zatara]

Best left back of the premier league era for us.

 

[collymcd]

Few interesting notes from Hunter: https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...etires-unselfish-terms?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Everton want the left-back to return in a coaching capacity and, while that route appeals to a former player who has taken the necessary qualifications.

Baines gave the Everton manager his answer shortly before kick-off and told them to 'not make a fuss'

The fabled falling out with Martinez: Baines was initially sold on the Spaniard’s bold attacking philosophy but became dismayed at the manager’s failure to address recurring defensive faults and the growing number of cliques within the dressing room. His frustration erupted after a defeat at Manchester United where he insisted Everton lacked chemistry and were over-reliant on individual talent.

One of us. They were the last three words the chairman Bill Kenwright used in his tribute to Baines on Monday. So true, and it should worry Ancelotti, Coleman and the Everton hierarchy how few of them are left.

That's an excellent point. It wasn't that long ago our team was littered with players who very obviously cared. Baines, Coleman, Hibbert, Osman, Arteta, Cahill, Jagielka. Their love for the club was infectious and made everyone else step up. It's incredible how much we've fallen in that respect since Moyes left.

 

[ELMSWOOD48]

Leighton Baines interview November 2016

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

Was a poor send off unfortunately
Only Ste gerrard has a worse one imo
Losing 5-0 to stoke

 

[LEONARD]

He's a Bob Dylan fan, and takes his coffee in my favourite Bold Street gaff, so leave him alone.

 

[Dario Terracotta]

He's a Bob Dylan fan, and takes his coffee in my favourite Bold Street gaff, so leave him alone.

For Bainesy with thanks

 

[tonka1878]

Best left back of the premier league era for us.

 

[davek]

Leighton Baines interview November 2016

The most telling line from that interview was when he said the difference between 'before' (when Martinez was in charge) and 'now' (when Koeman took over) was that other teams knew they were in for a fight when they came to Goodison, and that 'before' (under Martinez) it would just be down to which team played the better football.

Says it all that. Didn't want the hard work of learning how to play better football, just wanted the fans to get the team the win after the team showed 'character'. A very revealing line indeed.

 

[Lelouch]

The most telling line from that interview was when he said the difference between 'before' (when Martinez was in charge) and 'now' (when Koeman took over) was that other teams knew they were in for a fight when they came to Goodison, and that 'before' (under Martinez) it would just be down to which team played the better football.

Says it all that. Didn't want the hard work of learning how to play better football, just wanted the fans to get the team the win after the team showed 'character'. A very revealing line indeed.

Thank you Baines for getting rid of that absolute FRAUD, A man who sweet talks but can't deliver the goods.

 

[Baines' left foot]

That's an excellent point. It wasn't that long ago our team was littered with players who very obviously cared. Baines, Coleman, Hibbert, Osman, Arteta, Cahill, Jagielka. Their love for the club was infectious and made everyone else step up. It's incredible how much we've fallen in that respect since Moyes left.

This is why mentality should be one of the main attributes we look for in new players. From what I've seen and read Allan looks like the right type to bring in.