Fans of Everton have aired their love for some quotes from Leighton Baines that were relayed by the Toffees’ official Twitter account.
On Tuesday afternoon, an interview with the full-back was posted to Twitter in which Baines discussed the “fear of failure” which has been “a constant” but “not a negative thing” (as per Everton), which led supporters to praise the Englishman.
? | A modern-day #EFC icon.
Putting Leighton Baines where he hates most – in the spotlight.
Never change. ?
— Everton (@Everton) March 3, 2020
He is a legend, end off. Give him a new contract. Long live Leighton Baines!
— Iven (@Evertonian1982) March 3, 2020
New contract please!
— Jack (@Jack_Gooding) March 3, 2020
Keep this man safe at all costs
— rachin (@efcrachinho) March 3, 2020
Would you like to see Leighton Baines given a one-year contract extension?No, he's past it nowYes, still a good asset |
Over the duration of his time with the Toffees, Baines has featured in 417 games for the Merseyside club, in which he has bagged a solid return of 39 goals and 67 assists (per Transfermarkt).
Having arrived at Goodison Park as a 22-year-old for a fee in the region of £6 million from Wigan Athletic in 2007 (per BBC), supporters have grown infatuated with the defender over the following 13-year period.
Never lets anyone down. Ever. ?????????
— Mark Pendleton (@sunscreemer) March 3, 2020
Must be due a testimonial soon. Class act
— All things Everton (@OnlyEverton1878) March 3, 2020
Another season next year for him and hopefully Everton can grab a trophy for him before he retires ? can’t think of anyone else who deserves one as much as our Leighton ???
— paul kelch (@paulkelch2) March 3, 2020
Still one of the best in the business. Time has not diminished him.
— Terry Owen (@terry77owen) March 3, 2020
He’s still class. Unbelievable. Put him on free kicks over soggy.
— Tommy (@tmdemarzo) March 3, 2020
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What do we think?
As can be gathered from the many responses from Everton fans, they would like to see the 35-year-old defender be awarded a new contract, with his current deal set to expire at the end of this season (per Transfermarkt).
Having been the Toffees’ sixth-best performer in the Premier League this term, too, with a 6.78/10 average rating (per WhoScored), it is clear that the left-back still has usefulness.