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Seamus Colemole
Previously deathbyropeandglass
Nah, what kind of manager would play Baines in midfield?
Thought Kev was better at the corners but good game from Baines
Wasn't that guy that Arsenal nipped in for in front of us a left back? Seems like that is one of the areas we are looking to strengthen.
JLW
Player Valuation: £70m
Saving one for West Ham next week!
mkrudden
Player Valuation: £40m
Koeman Celebrates Baines Milestone
@Everton21 April 2017 07:00
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Ronald Koeman has hailed Leighton Baines as one of the best attacking full-backs of his generation after he celebrated another major career milestone.
The Blues’ left-back became the first Premier League defender to contribute 50 assists when he set up Romelu Lukaku’s goal in the 3-1 victory over Burnley last weekend.
Baines’ latest assist further underlined his value to Everton at both ends of the pitch, and prompted Koeman to admit he is a fully paid-up member of the 32-year-old’s fan club.
Speaking ahead of this weekend’s clash with West Ham United, the Blues boss said: “Maybe Leighton is a bit overlooked compared to other players in the team because he’s that type of defender. But he’s clever, he has lots of experience and maybe he’s one of the best in terms of passing football.
“He shows that quality every week and that’s why he is one of my favourite players."
“He never loses a ball when we do ball possession exercises."
“In his football I think he’s one of the best and it’s really great to have that type of player in your team.”
Signed from Wigan Athletic in August 2007, Baines has become one of the mainstays of the Blues’ defence over the last decade, clocking up 369 appearances in all competitions.
As well as providing a Premier League record 50 assists, the attack-minded full back has also weighed in with 35 goals, 27 of which have come in the league, making him one of English football’s most prolific and consistent defenders.
@Everton21 April 2017 07:00
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Ronald Koeman has hailed Leighton Baines as one of the best attacking full-backs of his generation after he celebrated another major career milestone.
The Blues’ left-back became the first Premier League defender to contribute 50 assists when he set up Romelu Lukaku’s goal in the 3-1 victory over Burnley last weekend.
Baines’ latest assist further underlined his value to Everton at both ends of the pitch, and prompted Koeman to admit he is a fully paid-up member of the 32-year-old’s fan club.
Speaking ahead of this weekend’s clash with West Ham United, the Blues boss said: “Maybe Leighton is a bit overlooked compared to other players in the team because he’s that type of defender. But he’s clever, he has lots of experience and maybe he’s one of the best in terms of passing football.
“He shows that quality every week and that’s why he is one of my favourite players."
“He never loses a ball when we do ball possession exercises."
“In his football I think he’s one of the best and it’s really great to have that type of player in your team.”
Signed from Wigan Athletic in August 2007, Baines has become one of the mainstays of the Blues’ defence over the last decade, clocking up 369 appearances in all competitions.
As well as providing a Premier League record 50 assists, the attack-minded full back has also weighed in with 35 goals, 27 of which have come in the league, making him one of English football’s most prolific and consistent defenders.
..."he never loses the ball when we do ball possession exercises". I'm just not surprised at that statement. Some of those little passes he does on a football pitch look so easy but are so hard, I've always loved watching that part of his game. Little Maestro.
Who has to eat the pie? The pro Bainesers or the anti Bainesers?
mkrudden
Player Valuation: £40m
The anti clan mate.
Of course he's ageing but what a really good season he has had. His passing is still majestic.
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