2017/18 Leighton Baines

[Toffeelover]

Too slow now to play wing back so we cant have him in the side if we play a 3.

Too slow now to gdt in the side if we play with a high line.

I'm unsure as to what purpose he serves.

Good question but has a role as a bench player, have to say though if he went would not miss him.

 

[Caolam]

Been a great player and a proper Evertonian, should announce that he will leave Everton after this season and have a long goodbye

 

[royalblue66]

Good question but has a role as a bench player, have to say though if he went would not miss him.

You would,if you seen Miri playing there.

 

[Zatara]

Good question but has a role as a bench player, have to say though if he went would not miss him.

For £80-100k he cant be a bench option.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

We're saying he's too slow now, but my worry is he'll just hit the point of no return next season. Full backs do seem to decline rapidly. Ashley Cole and Gary Neville literally just fell off a cliff and couldn't perform in the league any more. We can't afford to be caught without a proper left back again. Sorry Cuco, you did your best, but you ain't the answer.

 

[Toffeelover]

For £80-100k he cant be a bench option.

That is the point why he says he wants to stay, "professing love for the club" but really it is love for the pay packet. Bin him off and get Rose.

 

[evertony]

That is the point why he says he wants to stay, "professing love for the club" but really it is love for the pay packet. Bin him off and get Rose.

I’d bin him off irrespective of Rose.
And take your buddy Yagjielka with you.

 

[deipnosophist]

I’d bin him off irrespective of Rose.
And take your buddy Yagjielka with you.

In this important next 2-3 years of recovery from the damage wrought by Fatty Koeman and Gormless Walsh, the unparalleled leadership qualities of Capt Jags will be vital.
And nor do I believe the importance of our Blue Chrimbo festivities should be too readily dismissed: Capt Jags' blue Santa role in these, and Bainsey's head elf equivalent, demand they stay around the club. Tubby Ashley's naughty pixie 'who ate all the pies/full English breakfasts?' role is, however, a lot more tenuous.

 

[mkrudden]

Top, top player who is more than able to occupy the LB spot for another season.

 

[sageyefc]

Top, top player who is more than able to occupy the LB spot for another season.

No he's not

 

[MACCA75]

For £80-100k he cant be a bench option.

He can, as will save us millions buying one. We need a left back as it is, why would we leave ourselves needing two?

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

He can, as will save us millions buying one. We need a left back as it is, why would we leave ourselves needing two?

Cuco Martina to the rescue!

 

[Toffeelover]

You would,if you seen Miri playing there.

Who??? you mean Mori? unlikely mate. Get Rose in there how would that be? Have to let go of players at some time cannot keep hold of them forever!!!

 

[Vic Flange]

I think as a club and fanbase we are too sentimental. So called "bigger" clubs tend not to hold onto players several seasons after their careers have been in decline. Should have been sold to utd when they were interested, ditto Jagielka.

 

[Joey66]

Cuco Martina to the rescue!

He can pack his bags too - sure a div one team may take him!