3: Leighton Baines - Hotter than Cole (sort ya hair out lad)

Leighton Baines gets more popular as a footballer seemingly by the day as he continues to shine for Everton and England.

But it was as a person that the full-back impressed over the weekend as the above Twitter post with attached photo demonstrated.

The picture has been doing the rounds on social media with the message from Baines a touching one considering that it is understood that "little James" lost his life in a tragic accident last week.

"James we know you’ll always be watching the Blues, RIP mate, Bainsey!" the message on the shirt read.

The shirt was donated by the Everton defender with the photo originally posted on Twitter.

It is not the first time that Baines has made headlines for all the right reasons either.

Back in April, he surprised a Toffees fan by delivering a season ticket to a man's door after his wife lost her five-year battle with a brain tumour.

The England man paid a visit to Gordon McKee after he was nominated by his son Andrew as part of the club's Make Their Day initiative.

So good on you, Leighton - you're clearly one of the good guys in football.

It's nice to see the left-back in stories other than those tiresome ones repeatedly linking him with a move to Manchester United.

Manchester United are ready to battle AC Milan to sign Saint Etienne left-back Faouzi Ghoulam, 22, as they prepare for life without Patrice Evra.

Full story: Daily Express

Armchair Evertonian wrote:

Manchester United are ready to battle AC Milan to sign Saint Etienne left-back Faouzi Ghoulam, 22, as they prepare for life without Patrice Evra.

Full story: Daily Express  

Barry Horne's Equaliser wrote:

Armchair Evertonian wrote:

Manchester United are ready to battle AC Milan to sign Saint Etienne left-back Faouzi Ghoulam, 22, as they prepare for life without Patrice Evra.

Full story: Daily Express  

Translation: Moyes will dally and AC Milan will have Ghoulam signed before the first week of January is over, so he'll come after Baines on 31st January 2014.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez is determined not to sell left-back Leighton Baines, 28, in January despite interest in the England international from Manchester United.

Manchester United will seal a £16m move for Everton and England left-back Leighton Baines, 28, in January after failing to sign him during the summer.

Full story: Daily Mirror

hairy cataract wrote:

Armchair Evertonian wrote:

Manchester United will seal a £16m move for Everton and England left-back Leighton Baines, 28, in January after failing to sign him during the summer.

Full story: Daily Mirror  

After last night they'll probably be dropping that down to £10m. The good news is that, hopefully Cashley will play on Tuesday and Leighton will be rested for the derby.  Bad news is that Jags is bound to play because Jones and Smalling were fucking terrible, though not as bad as Cahill who is utter shite IMO.

Armchair Evertonian wrote:

hairy cataract wrote:

Armchair Evertonian wrote:

Manchester United will seal a £16m move for Everton and England left-back Leighton Baines, 28, in January after failing to sign him during the summer.

Full story: Daily Mirror  

After last night they'll probably be dropping that down to £10m. The good news is that, hopefully Cashley will play on Tuesday and Leighton will be rested for the derby.  Bad news is that Jags is bound to play because Jones and Smalling were fucking terrible, though not as bad as Cahill who is utter shite IMO.

No worries, we have Alcatraz as cover for Jags.

Made FooFoo Gwladys wrote:sell him while his stock is high .. .he's getting older & contract has only 18 months left hasn't it.

We could  get 2 Kone's for him with  Robbie's track record  

Armchair Evertonian wrote:

Made FooFoo Gwladys wrote:sell him while his stock is high .. .he's getting older & contract has only 18 months left hasn't it.

We could  get 2 Kone's for him with  Robbie's track record  

Maynor Figueroa is Wigan's LB I think  

Super wrote:Out for a month.

Super wrote:Out for a month.

Helenqu wrote:

Super wrote:Out for a month.

Is it metatarsal?

Gravy & Chips wrote:How is it, we always end up with injuries after we play the spawn of Satan?

Mirrallas and Distin last year, Baines this years


God I fucking hate them

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Gravy & Chips wrote:How is it, we always end up with injuries after we play the spawn of Satan?

Mirrallas and Distin last year, Baines this years


God I fucking hate them

170 games on the trot without being subbed?
BBC?  Not a dicky bird from those Shytelovers. Goofy gets a couple of stud marks and LB gets a broken toe. No effing justice.
My guess is that Alcatraz will be drafted in, and LB needed a rest anyway.

Made FooFoo Gwladys wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Gravy & Chips wrote:How is it, we always end up with injuries after we play the spawn of Satan?

Mirrallas and Distin last year, Baines this years


God I fucking hate them

170 games on the trot without being subbed?
BBC?  Not a dicky bird from those Shytelovers. Goofy gets a couple of stud marks and LB gets a broken toe. No effing justice.
My guess is that Alcatraz will be drafted in, and LB needed a rest anyway.

surely this will be Oviedo's chance ... not fooking Alcopopsicknote ?

Made FooFoo Gwladys wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Gravy & Chips wrote:How is it, we always end up with injuries after we play the spawn of Satan?

Mirrallas and Distin last year, Baines this years


God I fucking hate them

170 games on the trot without being subbed?
BBC?  Not a dicky bird from those Shytelovers. Goofy gets a couple of stud marks and LB gets a broken toe. No effing justice.
My guess is that Alcatraz will be drafted in, and LB needed a rest anyway.

surely this will be Oviedo's chance ... not fooking Alcopopsicknote ?

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Made FooFoo Gwladys wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Gravy & Chips wrote:How is it, we always end up with injuries after we play the spawn of Satan?

Mirrallas and Distin last year, Baines this years


God I fucking hate them

170 games on the trot without being subbed?
BBC?  Not a dicky bird from those Shytelovers. Goofy gets a couple of stud marks and LB gets a broken toe. No effing justice.
My guess is that Alcatraz will be drafted in, and LB needed a rest anyway.

surely this will be Oviedo's chance ... not fooking Alcopopsicknote ?

Oviedo is not up to it. Alkopop will fit in nicely.

Made FooFoo Gwladys wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Made FooFoo Gwladys wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Gravy & Chips wrote:How is it, we always end up with injuries after we play the spawn of Satan?

Mirrallas and Distin last year, Baines this years


God I fucking hate them

170 games on the trot without being subbed?
BBC?  Not a dicky bird from those Shytelovers. Goofy gets a couple of stud marks and LB gets a broken toe. No effing justice.
My guess is that Alcatraz will be drafted in, and LB needed a rest anyway.

surely this will be Oviedo's chance ... not fooking Alcopopsicknote ?

Oviedo is not up to it. Alkopop will fit in nicely.

hmmm .. not sure I agree totally there mate .... Ovvy's no Baines but he's never been relegated with Wigan either  

Mr_Ben wrote:

Made FooFoo Gwladys wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Made FooFoo Gwladys wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Gravy & Chips wrote:How is it, we always end up with injuries after we play the spawn of Satan?

Mirrallas and Distin last year, Baines this years


God I fucking hate them

170 games on the trot without being subbed?
BBC?  Not a dicky bird from those Shytelovers. Goofy gets a couple of stud marks and LB gets a broken toe. No effing justice.
My guess is that Alcatraz will be drafted in, and LB needed a rest anyway.

surely this will be Oviedo's chance ... not fooking Alcopopsicknote ?

Oviedo is not up to it. Alkopop will fit in nicely.

hmmm .. not sure I agree totally there mate .... Ovvy's no Baines but he's never been relegated with Wigan either  

J5 in at CB, Distin LB. Let the demise begin.