Luke Garbutt

granter79 · June 20, 2015

sageyefc said:

Delighted with this if it happens

MikeH72 · June 20, 2015

Furey1878 said:
He's not saying it's the same. He's saying Baines had to bide his time when he signed despite being much more proven than Garbutt is right now.

Yeah but Garbutt has had virtually no first team experience at the top level and he's 22, the same age Baines was when he was bought for £6m. How can you blame him for wanting first team football elsewhere to actually kickstart his career?

Eggs · June 20, 2015

...I would be very surprised but equally delighted if the lad has chosen to stay.

Furey1878 · June 20, 2015

mikeh72 said:
Yeah but Garbutt has had virtually no first team experience at the top level and he's 22, the same age Baines was when he was bought for £6m. How can you blame him for wanting first team football elsewhere to actually kickstart his career?

I can't and I'm not. I think the point Dave was trying to make was that Garbutt shouldn't expect to be guaranteed first team football here.

Personally, I've got no problem if he wants to go elsewhere for first team football.

Barkley1878 · June 20, 2015

It's criminal to let any decent English player leave on a free never mind an England under 21 international who has big potential. Look at sterling going for £50 million it would be a massive cock up to let him go for a couple of quid compensation leaving us with a 30 year old and a player who may not come back the same player after 2 bad injuries. Look at Falcao, Torres, Owen etc oviedo for all we know may come back a crock

MikeH72 · June 20, 2015

Furey1878 said:
I can't and I'm not. I think the point Dave was trying to make was that Garbutt shouldn't expect to be guaranteed first team football here.

Personally, I've got no problem if he wants to go elsewhere for first team football.

How does he know Garbutt is expecting to walk into the team here? Maybe he knows he won't get anywhere near the side as long as Baines is here no matter how poorly Baines plays, therefore he wants to seek first team football elsewhere. I know you don't have a problem with it, and no rational fans do, most will wish him well. But certain people have already decided they don't like him for, let's just say "other reasons", therefore those people will take any opportunity to have a pop at him

CahillsCornerFlag · June 20, 2015

Would be disappointed if the lid left and by the sounds of things, Swansea aside, there's been no concrete interest which would have interested him. Even there he won't get in the side necessarily. Best to sign for us, one injury to Baines and he could stake his claim.

bluegirl · June 21, 2015

If the rumours are true and he's signing a 5 year deal and being loaned out to Bournemouth, that's great business.

He get PL experience week-in, week-out for year which will improve him as a player and he comes back to a PL club at the end of it - works for both parties.

If it was up to me, he'd be playing week-, week-out in our side but it's not and Roberto knows best so I'm happy with that.

Jags..class · June 21, 2015

bluegirl said:
If the rumours are true and he's signing a 5 year deal and being loaned out to Bournemouth, that's great business.

He get PL experience week-in, week-out for year which will improve him as a player and he comes back to a PL club at the end of it - works for both parties.

If it was up to me, he'd be playing week-, week-out in our side but it's not and Roberto knows best so I'm happy with that.

And you would drop baines

sageyefc · June 21, 2015

Jags..class said:
And you would drop baines

But lad, his corners are boss

MartSlinger · June 21, 2015

Only a year ago everyone was saying Baines was the best around. Just because Garbutts had a couple decent games doesnt mean Baines should be dropped for him.

Im happy he's signing a new deal and going on loan like.

TheFinnFan · June 21, 2015

Cmon Luke do the right thing

Verbal Kint · June 21, 2015

Think it's logical for all sides if this happens. Garbutt looked good last year, his time will come soon especially if Baines has a season like last year again.

In saying that Baines is still probably the best left back in premier league, his standards have been so high in previous seasons that an average season and the majority think he is finished or declining. His value to this team is massive.

BlueToff · June 21, 2015

noel early said:
Think it's logical for all sides if this happens. Garbutt looked good last year, his time will come soon especially if Baines has a season like last year again.

In saying that Baines is still probably the best left back in premier league, his standards have been so high in previous seasons that an average season and the majority think he is finished or declining. His value to this team is massive.

Exactly. He still got 13 assists and 3 goals in all comps. And Oviedo isn't exactly a bad back up either. I really hope we can keep Garbutt. Him singing a new deal and then going on loan would be ideal. If not and he leaves for free, then I wish him all the best.