Leighton Baines

Pabbers · January 20, 2015

Looks shot

mkrudden · January 21, 2015

What did people think of his sporadic appearances in centre midfield? I thought he looked good and offers a wider, more creative range of passing than Barry and Besic.

Seems a bit strange that we just persist with Besic and Barry, who I both rate, when we have 2 substitute left backs in Garbutt and Oviedo.

What you reckon blues? Should the experiment be persisted with?

Little Ralphy · January 21, 2015

mkrudden said:
What did people think of his sporadic appearances in centre midfield? I thought he looked good and offers a wider, more creative range of passing than Barry and Besic.

Seems a bit strange that we just persist with Besic and Barry, who I both rate, when we have 2 substitute left backs in Garbutt and Oviedo.

What you reckon blues? Should the experiment be persisted with?

I think it depends on the opposition. He seemed to get fouled a lot in that game, so not sure how much he enjoyed it himself. His positioning isn't as good as Barry's and he doesnt challenge aerially the same, but his passing is defo better and he also offers forward runs etc. I think it's worth trying again in selected games, if only to give Garbutt more experience at left back.

Deleted member 24970 · January 21, 2015

Shagster said:
Bainesy one of the most intelligent footballers we have.

At this moment in time, i really feel like Baines is the only one who understands what is going on, most players would only care about relegation being on their CV and who shall i go to next.
Baines seems to have a wise head and a good footballing ability, he loves Everton.

mkrudden · January 21, 2015

Paul Bernard said:
At this moment in time, i really feel like Baines is the only one who understands what is going on, most players would only care about relegation being on their CV and who shall i go to next.
Baines seems to have a wise head and a good footballing ability, he loves Everton.

Absolutely agree.

There was a moment Monday first half where he picked up the ball at left back and was greeted with the usual devoid of ideas expression from the players ahead. So what did he do? He ran at west Brom with a bit of purpose and won a free kick on the edge of the area.

Need a few more stepping up, but yeah you're right, he obviously cares.

Seamus Colemole · January 21, 2015

Tell you what was a disgrace on Monday, that free kick he took down the left after being pulled back.
Near the end of the game and a great chance to make something happen and he hits it straight to the defenders feet.
nearly as crap as kevs penalty.

Pabbers · January 21, 2015

Im not a massive fan of players changing positions.

When Lahm moved back to full back, they were a better team. He is a full back.

Im sure he looks good in some games, due to the amount af class around him, but Baines wont get that cover & protection.

ijjysmith · January 21, 2015

Pabbers said:
Im not a massive fan of players changing positions.

When Lahm moved back to full back, they were a better team. He is a full back.

Im sure he looks good in some games, due to the amount af class around him, but Baines wont get that cover & protection.

Totally agree.

He's a left back. And a bloody good one. Leave it there.

sageyefc · January 21, 2015

Seems like his confidence is shot too. Needs to bring back his jarg artic monkeys haircut

kithnou · January 21, 2015

Pabbers said:
Looks shot

agree...really poor. Why not give Garbutt a go?
I just don't understand why under performers keep getting a game after so many weeks!

Khalekan · January 21, 2015

mkrudden said:
What did people think of his sporadic appearances in centre midfield? I thought he looked good and offers a wider, more creative range of passing than Barry and Besic.

Seems a bit strange that we just persist with Besic and Barry, who I both rate, when we have 2 substitute left backs in Garbutt and Oviedo.

What you reckon blues? Should the experiment be persisted with?

Not for me, Beeky.

He is too old a dog to be learning new tricks.

tiny_jacky · January 26, 2015

Top 10 Premier League players, based on conversion rate, with 5+ goals scored directly from free-kicks since start of 2001/02 season:

Juan Mata : Shots 28, Goals 5, Conversion 17.9 (per cent)

Sebastian Larsson : Shots 90, Goals 11, Conversion 12.2.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink : Shots 62, Goals 6, Conversion 9.7.

David Beckham : Shots 54, Goals 5, Conversion 9.3.

Nolberto Solano : Shots 78, Goals 7, Conversion 9.0.

Thierry Henry : Shots 144, Goals 12, Conversion 8.3.

Danny Murphy : Shots 67, Goals 5, Conversion 7.5.

Ryan Giggs : Shots 73, Goals 5, Conversion 6.8.

Leighton Baines : Shots 76, Goals 5, Conversion 6.6.

Laurent Robert : Shots 154, Goals 10, Conversion 6.5.

Selected others

Cristiano Ronaldo : Shots 164, Goals 10, Conversion 6.1.

Steven Gerrard : Shots 102, Goals 6, Conversion 5.9.

Frank Lampard : Shots 175, Goals 7, Conversion 4.0.

Arteta2391 · January 26, 2015

One of the best attacking fullbacks to have ever graced the Premier League

SpurtingLesbian · January 29, 2015

tiny_jacky said:
Top 10 Premier League players, based on conversion rate, with 5+ goals scored directly from free-kicks since start of 2001/02 season:

Juan Mata : Shots 28, Goals 5, Conversion 17.9 (per cent)

Sebastian Larsson : Shots 90, Goals 11, Conversion 12.2.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink : Shots 62, Goals 6, Conversion 9.7.

David Beckham : Shots 54, Goals 5, Conversion 9.3.

Nolberto Solano : Shots 78, Goals 7, Conversion 9.0.

Thierry Henry : Shots 144, Goals 12, Conversion 8.3.

Danny Murphy : Shots 67, Goals 5, Conversion 7.5.

Ryan Giggs : Shots 73, Goals 5, Conversion 6.8.

Leighton Baines : Shots 76, Goals 5, Conversion 6.6.

Laurent Robert : Shots 154, Goals 10, Conversion 6.5.

Selected others

Cristiano Ronaldo : Shots 164, Goals 10, Conversion 6.1.

Steven Gerrard : Shots 102, Goals 6, Conversion 5.9.

Frank Lampard : Shots 175, Goals 7, Conversion 4.0.