Leighton Baines: The Unsung Hero of English Left Backs

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Leighton Baines: The Unsung Hero of English Left Backs

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In this video, we take a closer look at the incredible career of Leighton Baines. From his youth career with Wigan Athletic to his successful thirteen-year spell at Everton, Baines established himself as one of the finest left-backs in English football history.
We discuss his impressive individual achievements including being named Everton's Player of the Season twice and being included in the PFA Team of the Year on two occasions. Baines was also an incredible set-piece specialist which added to his attacking prowess and made him a vital asset for his team.

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@recruitmentch Жыл бұрын

One of the very few English players who I always admired. He had more of a european style, elegant, technically gifted and just all round marvellous footballer.

@S.Anderson-Bey Жыл бұрын

same.

@LHBH8 9 ай бұрын

There is no European style.

@nandaocta9340 11 ай бұрын

His link up play with Steven Pienaar was absolutely beautiful 😊

@FlameReturns Жыл бұрын

Leighton was a beast! him and and coleman were legends

@W166135 Жыл бұрын

And then he quietly retired. Sad to see where Everton are now.

@chocomilk4dinnna Жыл бұрын

Criminally underated

@bluenose8442 9 ай бұрын

Best LB in the PL by a mile in his day. Everton legend. Hit a great free kick too. COYB UTFT.

@wesleymcglone6937 Жыл бұрын

When you was born can really affect how your career pans out. If Baines is born 10 years earlier or 10 years later than he was and he's an England regular, gets a big move and has a legendary career. Coming through just after Ashley Cole kept him back, even when he was playing better than Cole it was too late Cole had the reputation and the trust.

@aaanawaleh 9 ай бұрын

For sure, his best years were 2009-2014 which were his mid to late 20s. Unfourtunately for him, thats also the worst 5yr stretch for the England team this decade. No great england talent was in their prime in this period besides Rooney and Baines himself.

@g4ddos Жыл бұрын

Quality video. Always thought Baines was massively unded-appreciated.

@Mrprocragg1 Жыл бұрын

As a Everton fan it’s great to see players who if they were at a bigger club would be held down as a Premier league great get some recognition, I really enjoyed your videos on failed England wonder kids keep up the work boss 👍

@flashbackfootball1367 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, he was an amazing player, and he's definitely not talked about enough. And thanks man, it's good to hear some positive feedback on that video, as I've been having a lot of doubts about it lately and in all honesty it's probably not my best work lol. Glad that you enjoyed it though!

@Mrprocragg1 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t worry about quality mate, your videos are great really informing and they don’t feel overly produced or that you’re putting on a act or something for the camera it’s just you and your opinion, that’s all you need to be mate 👍

@LumePip Жыл бұрын

This is a criminally undersubscribed channel. Superb stuff. Also, thanks for covering Bainesy. 🤟

@sparkybig9799 Жыл бұрын

You are welcome bro

@callme_lyds 10 ай бұрын

Putting respect on Baines' name! Love this! There's only one shirt with a players name on it I've ever gotten and that's Baines, even before the links to United. Him staying and becoming a true Everton legend will never be forgotten.

@arransadventures7319 Жыл бұрын

As an Everton fan. These were the glory days. Would kill for solid Everton back 😢

@connormitchell6446 Жыл бұрын

They were far from the Glory Days mate

@arransadventures7319 Жыл бұрын

@@connormitchell6446 glory days for ne lad. I wasn't about in the 80s

@RobSyerGaming 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely goated left back

@tomwalsh6655 2 ай бұрын

Baines wasnt a boyhood red. His dad supported Liverpool but he supported Everton and attended the 1995 fa cup final. Roy Keane tell the story about talking to Baines about signing him and Baines said that he will go to Sunderland but if Everton make a bid he will go there because its the team he supports.

@flashbackfootball1367 2 ай бұрын

www.theguardian.com/football/2007/sep/29/newsstory.everton

@tomwalsh6655 2 ай бұрын

@@flashbackfootball1367 he switched to Everton in his early teens then fair enough

@billyedwards6941 8 ай бұрын

Overlooked because he didn’t play for one of the media favourites

@DannyOConnor1991 8 ай бұрын

Roy Keane said that he spoke to Baines when he was trying to sign him for Sunderland and was told something along the lines of, "I'm sorry Roy. But if Everton come calling, I'm going there because I'm an Evertonian." But Baines did admit to coming from a Liverpudlian family but ended up supporting Everton because of his friends. Also some stats you could have added would be Chances Created. Which I'm certain he was top 5 in Europe for at numerous points in his career, which is impressive for a Left Back, even if only for parts of a season. But also the fact that Baines wasn't playing for a title contending team like the others. Everton were a very good team, regularly in Europe. But they lacked a top striker to get them further. Which in turn, would have undoubtedly got Baines more assists. But great video none the less. Cheers!

@bluenose8442 8 ай бұрын

Everton legend. Great free kicks, superb pens and a great left back.

@MrBurnsy100 6 ай бұрын

Your channel is so great. I love the topics you pick, and such a great narration!! The algorithm brought me here couple of months ago and now I don’t miss an upload! Thank you for the entertainment.

@darrenduncan6532 Жыл бұрын

You deserve more subs mate, love your videos

@mikeglover8364 Ай бұрын

Baines and Coleman the best attacking fullbacks in the country for five years

@angrypkeyp Жыл бұрын

You are making some amazing content , keep it up

@flashbackfootball1367 Жыл бұрын

Thanks pal, I will!

@aronhuskisson9904 7 ай бұрын

I literally worshiped leighton baines people honestly don’t realise how great he was just look at his assists considering we didn’t have great strikers hate to say it but it might of been better if he left us would of got so more recognition his assists might of been double with a world class striker

@mariusschulz2926 Жыл бұрын

What a Channel Mate!!❤ Greetings from Germany ✌️

@flashbackfootball1367 Жыл бұрын

Thanks pal! Glad you're enjoying the content!

@mariusschulz2926 Жыл бұрын

@@flashbackfootball1367 every one of your Videos is damn great!! 👍👏👊

@mktf5582 Жыл бұрын

👍👏,please do more underrated/unsung British football player's.

@conor85882 6 ай бұрын

Best modern LB in Prem history

@user-kp7ls7ml1h Жыл бұрын

thanks so much for sharing this! deeply appreciated,,, btw hopefully we can know more about england national team, why they didnt pick "Leighton Baines"

@user-kp7ls7ml1h Жыл бұрын

love your music too :D i love clasical music oto XD

@oceanmike8516 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for using my idea.

@adamseymour9960 Жыл бұрын

He was incredible, probably my favourite Everton player of all time

@pleasantville4529 Жыл бұрын

His first season was ruined by an injury he suffered when Darren Moore stood on his ankle (accidentally of course). You know you're in trouble, when big Darren stands on your ankle.

@talabackland8127 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@owenthfc9055 Жыл бұрын

Gained a sub mate. Love your videos

@mariuszsaassa414 11 ай бұрын

quality playes he was

@connormitchell6446 10 ай бұрын

One of the best attacking fullbacks ive had the privilege to watch. Turned down offers from the likes of Manchester United to stay with us.

@michaelmccomb2594 9 ай бұрын

I think it was the club, not Baines that turned down United.

@Andre_vyent 6 ай бұрын

wait these pictures reminds me of cutout from football manager back in the days :)?!?!?!?!

@Andre_vyent 6 ай бұрын

but even based on a old skool scouting style looks wise he is such a Manchester united guy, and evra second, i think baines attitude would fit better, but evra turned out nice!

@jasonjones3638 2 ай бұрын

Best left foot in the game in his time. Ashley Cole was always LORDED, NONSENSE, wasn't as good as Leighton but never got the recognition. Met his Uncle in Spain and he was proud he didn't go for the money at UTD and stayed with us at Everton.

@indiekiddrugpatrol3117 8 ай бұрын

If he was from South American or Southern Europe he'd be considered world class.

@flankspeed 5 ай бұрын

I don't give a monkey's about Baines, but I love this channel, so here we are 😂

@encorefootball Жыл бұрын

Brilliant player. Olek Zinchenko's predecessor

@EMAH669 10 ай бұрын

Zinchenko doesn't deserve to be in the same conversation as Baines

@Mrdorf14 9 ай бұрын

I think if Ashley Cole wasn’t playing at the same time as Baines he’d have been a regular England international.

@cdanerz3677 Ай бұрын

If he played In this era, then we wouldn't have a left back problem for England, he's clear over Luke Shaw or trippier playing out of position

@PaidTheCost88 6 ай бұрын

Makalele was not underrated. He had a position named after him

@rndompersn3426 Жыл бұрын

Ive always thought Ashley was overrated, especially for England.

@cal-efc8062 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely class he was but he’s not a Everton legend for me as we didn’t win anything when he played unfortunately

@CallumWatson-jp9xq Ай бұрын

No one won anything at Everton

@cal-efc8062 Ай бұрын

@@CallumWatson-jp9xq 9 league titles 5 fa cups & a european cup winners cup think people in them teams would say different

@encorefootball 10 ай бұрын

The Scouse Roberto Carlos

@kxllafudge56 Жыл бұрын

The Everton Robertson 😅

@hschsc1300 Жыл бұрын

Baines, at his peak in the early/mid 2010's, was probably the best fullback in the league. He should have played for the likes of Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal, or Man Utd then, not Everton.

@zapre2284 10 ай бұрын

I had a few kick about with him as a kid. I knew his cousins

@user-kp7ls7ml1h Жыл бұрын

juninho and Marcos Assunção has very high long show, shot power and free kick ability, but in game stats,,they sucks lol these 2 brazil players are also under-rated Leighton Baines has above average stamina & speed, , good show power, long shot ,and free kick accuracy super good penalities

@user-kp7ls7ml1h Жыл бұрын

his technical skills very good,,,,we didnt see much cross, and slide tackle enough from him, but thats fine :D

@lucas_mirandaVS Жыл бұрын

I know Baines was a really good full back, but ever since Robertson and Arnold came in to the scene, Baines's stats dont look as impressive anymore

@flashbackfootball1367 Жыл бұрын

Interesting. Do you think that is more indicative of the changing style of football in the league, brought about by managers like Klopp, than them being better than Baines per se?

@michaelmccomb2594 9 ай бұрын

Yes ,but Baines was playing in a more defensive team without many great goal-scorers and today fullbacks are more more attacking positions. Baines not only attacked, he was very good defensively, which many top level fullback today are not.

@lucas_mirandaVS 9 ай бұрын

@@flashbackfootball1367 I would say its more about the changing style of football in the league. Klopp's teams have always been more reliant on their full backs, and ever since his sucess at Dortmund, the role of a full back in general has started to change to a more attacking one. After a while we became so used to seeing Robertson and Arnold overlapping and providing asissts that we forgot their main job is to deffend. But the numbers Baines achieved being primarily a defender deserve praise