Leighton Baines

::sonny:: · 18th June 2007, 22:01

There are strong rumours circulating that Sir Alex Ferguson is about to submit a £6 million bid for Leighton Baines.

With all the talk of the Geordies trying to lure Baines up to the North East, Manchester United have gone about business in their usual quiet way.

Current United left back Gabrielle Heinze is currently in talks with Real Madrid.

http://www.wigan.vitalfootball.co.uk...le.asp?a=67673

^^^

very very interesting player

Leighton Baines
Player Profile

Young left-back Leighton Baines has been a huge success at Wigan since making his debut back in 2002. In 2003/04, he became a first team regular and was named the club's Young Player of the Year.

He continued to thrive in their promotion season, scoring a scorching goal against Ipswich in December 2004, and became an integral part of the side in the 05/06 season, making 43 appearances and staking his claim to a regular role in the England Under-21 squad.

He continued this fine form in 2006/07 as he scored three goals in 38 games. He is now a vital part of the Wigan set-up.

AlwaysRedwood · 18th June 2007, 22:08

If we get 5 million for Heinze, as it being reported, seems like a nice pickup.

I'm not going to make the obvious quote about a striker. Although, I think I just did.

Anderson · 18th June 2007, 22:14

he would be a decent signing imo, he can take a mean freekick

EricUtd · 18th June 2007, 22:16

Good player, good at freekicks, young, fergie could turn him into a top defender. Would be a good buy.

::sonny:: · 18th June 2007, 22:20

Baines hit the post
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LzelCN4dRJs

nooshka · 18th June 2007, 22:31

would be a good signing also nice to see fergie after another englishman. I love the fact that he seems to think that english teams need an english core.

AlwaysRedwood · 18th June 2007, 22:37

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Originally Posted by nooshka

would be a good signing also nice to see fergie after another englishman. I love the fact that he seems to think that english teams need an english core.

And he seems to be the only one left in the league.

GlastonSpur · 18th June 2007, 22:53

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Originally Posted by AlwaysRedwood

And he seems to be the only one left in the league.

Spurs also have a fair few English players.

simon_xazza · 18th June 2007, 22:55

yeh cause we desperately need a left back.

KeyserSoze · 18th June 2007, 23:13

Would not be against this if it was true. Only if Heinze is sold though, he is not needed if he stays.

ajw_tg · 18th June 2007, 23:25

Yeah if Heinze goes could be a decent buy and I reckon he'd eventually give Evra a run for his money given a bi of time. Not sure we really need him...but then again last season I was moaning about squad size so perhaps a few more squad players wouldn't be such a bad thing

nachomuska · 19th June 2007, 02:07

Yeah, would be a good signing. Go for him Fergie

20le_Solskjaer · 19th June 2007, 20:39

Don't want him and Don't need him!

golden_blunder · 19th June 2007, 20:42

youre new Sonny so you're excused this time. Please post in the correct forums. There is a transfer forum for all rumours & transfer news (not everyone likes to read that stuff)

UBERScholes · 19th June 2007, 20:42

Another Scouser, we'll have as many in our team as Liverpool!

Still Baines is a useful player and 6m would be a snip. However I'd be pretty happy with Patrice and Mickey going into next season

golden_blunder · 19th June 2007, 20:43

reminds me of Irwin a bit btw, goes about his business in a quiet, consistent way

CounterStrike · 19th June 2007, 20:52

So that would be Evra and Baines competing for the LB spot if he came?

It's a titilating prospect

notiboiboi · 19th June 2007, 20:59

Would only welcome him if Heinze left.... Good prospect and a decent striker of the ball..

Eto'odinho · 19th June 2007, 21:01

Below par defender whose only meaningful contribution is the set-pieces. £6mil you're having a laugh

nemanja nemagic · 19th June 2007, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Eto'odinho

Below par defender whose only meaningful contribution is the set-pieces. £6mil you're having a laugh

He will only develop and go from strength to strength as he gets older, and under Fergie he will flourish.

A much better version of Gareth Bale with better premiership experience, I could see him doing well at OT.

::sonny:: · 19th June 2007, 21:13

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Originally Posted by nemanja nemagic

A much better version of Gareth Bale with better premiership experience, I could see him doing well at OT.

i agree

Eto'odinho · 19th June 2007, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by nemanja nemagic

He will only develop and go from strength to strength as he gets older, and under Fergie he will flourish.

A much better version of Gareth Bale with better premiership experience, I could see him doing well at OT.

To be honest I don't see much potential and scope for development in him.Besides why sign another defender when our academy keeps on churning them out by the bucketload?

odinnh · 19th June 2007, 21:38

yes i like him alot, and we all know fergie is an admier.

CounterStrike · 19th June 2007, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by odinnh

yes i like him alot, and we all know fergie is an admier.

We do?

crappycraperson · 19th June 2007, 21:54

We don't need another Left back even if Heinze leaves

marcus agrippa · 19th June 2007, 22:10

should Heinze leave, i'd love it if we got him. love it. a truly talented young player. Fergie and Queiroz would turn him into a world class talent in time, no doubts about that.

DanNistelrooy · 19th June 2007, 22:18

Great defending and especially attacking left back. Sweet striker of the ball and i rate him very highly. Scored a few class goals, eg vs us and Spurs at home

marcus agrippa · 19th June 2007, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eto'odinho

Below par defender whose only meaningful contribution is the set-pieces. £6mil you're having a laugh

'below par'? you are havin a laff, mate! - this kid, at a proper club, has great potential.

Ekeke · 19th June 2007, 22:26

The only sense in this is if Gabby doesn't feel he can reclaim his first team place and isn't okay with being Evra's backup.

Evra is still fairly young and Gabby won't be retiring for a number of years. And both are quality left backs.

DanNistelrooy · 19th June 2007, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcus agrippa

'below par'? you are havin a laff, mate! - this kid, at a proper club, has great potential.

Agree, he is great at defending and also adds an attacking threat

Kiwi Red · 19th June 2007, 22:30

I agree that Baines is a good young player. He's English, has Premiership experience and can strike a pretty mean dead ball.

But, United really don't need him. We have many good defenders coming out of the the youth academy and coming back on loan. Why not try and find a way of incorporating Evans or Pique as a back-up left-back, rather than spend 6m on Baines?

Good thing with Heinze/Silvestre is that both are versatile - able to play CB or LB depending on what was needed. Heinze's ability to play at CB was quite important towards the end of the season. Why not develop Evans/Pique as a left-back, and as they can already play in the centre, you have another versatile defender, which are very useful.

Conclusion: Develop Evans or Pique, and not buy Baines.

FlawlessThaw · 19th June 2007, 22:32

Baines is a very good defender, in my opinion he should have been given a chance ahead of Shorey for the England game. However I think we should only be interested if both Silvestre and Heinze are definitely leaving.

Eto'odinho · 19th June 2007, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcus agrippa

'below par'? you are havin a laff, mate! - this kid, at a proper club, has great potential.

Not a laugh or anything, I am merely stating what I have observed of him thus far.His defending is very suspect to say the least even when he plays for England U21.I just dont see in him any kind of potential that could be developed or anything that the masses of young defenders coming through the ranks at United don't have.

DanNistelrooy · 19th June 2007, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eto'odinho

Not a laugh or anything, I am merely stating what I have observed of him thus far.His defending is very suspect to say the least even when he plays for England U21.I just dont see in him any kind of potential that could be developed or anything that the masses of young defenders coming through the ranks at United don't have.

He would add youth to the squad but yes he isn't an improvement on what we already have

yeaher · 19th June 2007, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by nooshka

would be a good signing also nice to see fergie after another englishman. I love the fact that he seems to think that english teams need an english core.

i completely agree with you

MrMarcello · 19th June 2007, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eto'odinho

Not a laugh or anything, I am merely stating what I have observed of him thus far.His defending is very suspect to say the least even when he plays for England U21.I just dont see in him any kind of potential that could be developed or anything that the masses of young defenders coming through the ranks at United don't have.

Evra's defending was very suspect in his first few months with United. Not so bad now, ey?

Anywho... Baines would be a surplus to goods and only a requirement if both Heinze and Silvestre are sold. Not sure where he fits at the moment, even if Heinze departs.

Gazza----Rio--Vidic----Evra
O'Shea--Wes--Pique--Silvestre

Then there's Bardsley and Evans.

Eto'odinho · 19th June 2007, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMarcello

Evra's defending was very suspect in his first few months with United. Not so bad now, ey?

Anywho... Baines would be a surplus to goods and only a requirement if both Heinze and Silvestre are sold. Not sure where he fits at the moment, even if Heinze departs.

Gazza----Rio--Vidic----Evra
O'Shea--Wes--Pique--Silvestre

Then there's Bardsley and Evans.

Exactly why spend vast sums of money for quality that is no better than what we already have in our books>

M160RA · 20th June 2007, 04:34

I don't rate Baines. Seems pretty average to me.

Arc · 20th June 2007, 04:46

Baines is very much underrated. He's a very solid fullback and honestly, Gareth Bale is not even in the same class as him in terms of defending. He can become the Gary Neville of the left side if he joins us. and I don't even care about his set pieces because I rate Anderson higher anyways... he does seem to have a rocket of a free kick so perhaps he can take the longer range ones.

Definitely a great signing, £6 million is a bargain especially for English talent nowadays.

Red17 · 20th June 2007, 04:52

The original source of this speculation is almost 2 months old!

18th June 2007, 22:01	#1 (permalink)
::sonny:: First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: If you have got a car and somewhere to sleep, Someone who loves you? Something to eat? I would say you're doing better than most Posts: 6,383	Leighton Baines To Old Trafford ? There are strong rumours circulating that Sir Alex Ferguson is about to submit a £6 million bid for Leighton Baines. With all the talk of the Geordies trying to lure Baines up to the North East, Manchester United have gone about business in their usual quiet way. Current United left back Gabrielle Heinze is currently in talks with Real Madrid. http://www.wigan.vitalfootball.co.uk...le.asp?a=67673 ^^^ very very interesting player Leighton Baines Player Profile Young left-back Leighton Baines has been a huge success at Wigan since making his debut back in 2002. In 2003/04, he became a first team regular and was named the club's Young Player of the Year. He continued to thrive in their promotion season, scoring a scorching goal against Ipswich in December 2004, and became an integral part of the side in the 05/06 season, making 43 appearances and staking his claim to a regular role in the England Under-21 squad. He continued this fine form in 2006/07 as he scored three goals in 38 games. He is now a vital part of the Wigan set-up.

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18th June 2007, 22:08	#2 (permalink)
AlwaysRedwood First Team Sub Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA Posts: 5,868	If we get 5 million for Heinze, as it being reported, seems like a nice pickup. I'm not going to make the obvious quote about a striker. Although, I think I just did.

18th June 2007, 22:14	#3 (permalink)
Anderson Youth Team Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 311	he would be a decent signing imo, he can take a mean freekick

18th June 2007, 22:16	#4 (permalink)
EricUtd Youth Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 103	Good player, good at freekicks, young, fergie could turn him into a top defender. Would be a good buy.

18th June 2007, 22:20	#5 (permalink)
::sonny:: First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: If you have got a car and somewhere to sleep, Someone who loves you? Something to eat? I would say you're doing better than most Posts: 6,383	Baines hit the post http://youtube.com/watch?v=LzelCN4dRJs

18th June 2007, 22:31	#6 (permalink)
nooshka Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hay Posts: 1,360	would be a good signing also nice to see fergie after another englishman. I love the fact that he seems to think that english teams need an english core.

18th June 2007, 22:55	#9 (permalink)
simon_xazza Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,939	yeh cause we desperately need a left back.

18th June 2007, 23:13	#10 (permalink)
KeyserSoze Batigol > Bauer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Batigol Posts: 9,184	Would not be against this if it was true. Only if Heinze is sold though, he is not needed if he stays.

18th June 2007, 23:25	#11 (permalink)
ajw_tg Trainee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 99	Yeah if Heinze goes could be a decent buy and I reckon he'd eventually give Evra a run for his money given a bi of time. Not sure we really need him...but then again last season I was moaning about squad size so perhaps a few more squad players wouldn't be such a bad thing

19th June 2007, 02:07	#12 (permalink)
nachomuska Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 609	Yeah, would be a good signing. Go for him Fergie

19th June 2007, 20:39	#13 (permalink)
20le_Solskjaer Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ingerland Posts: 1,747	Don't want him and Don't need him!

19th June 2007, 20:42	#14 (permalink)
golden_blunder Back in action Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: In the shadows fighting e-crime Posts: 66,559	youre new Sonny so you're excused this time. Please post in the correct forums. There is a transfer forum for all rumours & transfer news (not everyone likes to read that stuff)

19th June 2007, 20:42	#15 (permalink)
UBERScholes I'd find it flattering if someone hard rubbed against me. Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 16,232	Another Scouser, we'll have as many in our team as Liverpool! Still Baines is a useful player and 6m would be a snip. However I'd be pretty happy with Patrice and Mickey going into next season

19th June 2007, 20:43	#16 (permalink)
golden_blunder Back in action Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: In the shadows fighting e-crime Posts: 66,559	reminds me of Irwin a bit btw, goes about his business in a quiet, consistent way

19th June 2007, 20:52	#17 (permalink)
CounterStrike Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: In Drogba's Hair Grease Posts: 1,279	So that would be Evra and Baines competing for the LB spot if he came? It's a titilating prospect

19th June 2007, 20:59	#18 (permalink)
notiboiboi Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,311	Would only welcome him if Heinze left.... Good prospect and a decent striker of the ball..

19th June 2007, 21:01	#19 (permalink)
Eto'odinho Retard magnet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Here! Posts: 10,620	Below par defender whose only meaningful contribution is the set-pieces. £6mil you're having a laugh

19th June 2007, 21:38	#23 (permalink)
odinnh Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 804	yes i like him alot, and we all know fergie is an admier.

19th June 2007, 21:54	#25 (permalink)
crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 21,680	We don't need another Left back even if Heinze leaves

19th June 2007, 22:10	#26 (permalink)
marcus agrippa First Team Sub Join Date: May 2005 Location: "Clattenburg!- Jesus God!" - SAF Posts: 7,169	should Heinze leave, i'd love it if we got him. love it. a truly talented young player. Fergie and Queiroz would turn him into a world class talent in time, no doubts about that.

19th June 2007, 22:18	#27 (permalink)
DanNistelrooy First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,912	Great defending and especially attacking left back. Sweet striker of the ball and i rate him very highly. Scored a few class goals, eg vs us and Spurs at home

19th June 2007, 22:26	#29 (permalink)
Ekeke First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 26,505	The only sense in this is if Gabby doesn't feel he can reclaim his first team place and isn't okay with being Evra's backup. Evra is still fairly young and Gabby won't be retiring for a number of years. And both are quality left backs.

19th June 2007, 22:30	#31 (permalink)
Kiwi Red Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 505	I agree that Baines is a good young player. He's English, has Premiership experience and can strike a pretty mean dead ball. But, United really don't need him. We have many good defenders coming out of the the youth academy and coming back on loan. Why not try and find a way of incorporating Evans or Pique as a back-up left-back, rather than spend 6m on Baines? Good thing with Heinze/Silvestre is that both are versatile - able to play CB or LB depending on what was needed. Heinze's ability to play at CB was quite important towards the end of the season. Why not develop Evans/Pique as a left-back, and as they can already play in the centre, you have another versatile defender, which are very useful. Conclusion: Develop Evans or Pique, and not buy Baines.

19th June 2007, 22:32	#32 (permalink)
FlawlessThaw most 'know it all' poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 21,129	Baines is a very good defender, in my opinion he should have been given a chance ahead of Shorey for the England game. However I think we should only be interested if both Silvestre and Heinze are definitely leaving.

20th June 2007, 04:34	#38 (permalink)
M160RA First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,079	I don't rate Baines. Seems pretty average to me.

20th June 2007, 04:46	#39 (permalink)
Arc Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: east LdN e3 E11 zoop zoop Posts: 325	Baines is very much underrated. He's a very solid fullback and honestly, Gareth Bale is not even in the same class as him in terms of defending. He can become the Gary Neville of the left side if he joins us. and I don't even care about his set pieces because I rate Anderson higher anyways... he does seem to have a rocket of a free kick so perhaps he can take the longer range ones. Definitely a great signing, £6 million is a bargain especially for English talent nowadays.

20th June 2007, 04:52	#40 (permalink)
Red17 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,924	The original source of this speculation is almost 2 months old!