Leighton Baines

[Furey1878]

I just really hope we win a trophy with us. Then surely he'll get the Everton legend status that he deserves.

This all over, obviously we're more @ssed about winning a trophy because we want to win a fecking trophy. But yeeah, he's certainly the best Everton player I've seen in my lifetime (above young Rooney and 07-09 Arteta), so it'd be a shame if he were to end his career without a winners medal.

 

[Steve Wigan]

Martinez talking excellently about Baines on SSN just now. New contract in the offing, 'big part of the history of the club' Also said Fellaini went because Man Utd 'met our valuation' 'Obviously when Fellainis buy out clause expired on July 31st(!) there would be an large premium on any sale'

 

[Guest89]

My transfer deadline day good feeling doesn't kick in until Baines signs a new deal. I've never wanted someone to be our highest paid player so much before.

 

[Joey66]

Yes give him the pay rise he deserves it for his loyalty - he has a few more great seasons left in him yet and is our consistent performer!

 

[Toffeelover]

Would be damned good thing if we can get Baines to accept an improved contract. That Man U bunch and our EX are still lingering in the background, possibly looking at January.

 

[blueblue]

I would not be surprised if Baines were to leave in January. I think Moyes(if he is still trusted with their money) will need him more than ever and will try to sign him again. We have not heard a single word from Baines about wanting to stay or being happy at Everton.
I think Martinez said that nobody met the asking price, rather than the player wasn't for sale.
It will be very obvious by January..new contract signed he stays...no new contract he goes.

I don't want to lose Baines but after seeing Martinez operate in the transfer market I do think he could spend money very well.

 

[SteKelly]

I would not be surprised if Baines were to leave in January. I think Moyes(if he is still trusted with their money) will need him more than ever and will try to sign him again. We have not heard a single word from Baines about wanting to stay or being happy at Everton.
I think Martinez said that nobody met the asking price, rather than the player wasn't for sale.
It will be very obvious by January..new contract signed he stays...no new contract he goes.

I don't want to lose Baines but after seeing Martinez operate in the transfer market I do think he could spend money very well.

pointless saying he is not for sale when he is. everyone is.

 

[ianefc]

Martinez said early in his reign on Everton TV, That he would be offered a new contract and that didn't materialise so if we hear nothing in the next few weeks after he has backed himself into a corner with his recent comments then it must be safe to assume that Everton have heard that a new contract (if offered) would not be signed.

If on the other hand he does sign a new contract then the man love shall continue from my part as he is as cool a a cucumber in a freezer and he should have his name changed to Legend Baines and I wouldn't raise a single fraction of a hair from either of my eyebrows if he did that.

 

[ianefc]

Would be damned good thing if we can get Baines to accept an improved contract. That Man U bunch and our EX are still lingering in the background, possibly looking at January.

Are you american by any chance?

 

[West]

Think he could play right into his mid 30's he's extremely fit a model pro and you don't loose your technical ability either

 

[hktoffee]

Kenwright has to give the Blue Blood Award to Bainsy this year.

 

[ianefc]

Kenwright has to give the Blue Blood Award to Bainsy this year.

That would e awkward if he was collecting it as a UTD player

 

[jamieni]

Make no mistake. If Utd are off the pace in January then they will be in for Baines. Barkley too if he continues to develop. Though I think the shrewder signing for Utd would be luke shaw rather than £18-20 mill for Baines. He's an excellent player but for the same money they'd get a young full back who could be brilliant for 10 years and an able back up for Evrs this season. I just think Utd and Moyes pride won't let them give up on Baines.

 

[joseph]

I love this guy. He's not just a top player but he's a top bloke as well. He's so down to earth it's unbelievable. I hope he stays here and we reward him not just with a good contract but with a trophy as well.

 

[jamieni]

No doubt he's handled this brilliantly but his silence also speaks volumes. He would happily go to Utd but has too much respect for Everton to force a move. Got to admire him for that but, at the same time, if Utd stump up the cash he's gone. Hopefully he signs a new contract and that prices Utd out. Still don't get the logic of Utd replacing a 32 year old lb with a 29 year old. Especially when they need midfielders. Not to mention Rooney and RVP aren't happy bunnies if the papers are to be believed.