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Encyclopedia > Leighton Baines
Leighton Baines
Personal information
Full name Leighton John Baines
Date of birth December 11, 1984 (1984-12-11) (age 22)
Place of birth    Kirkby, Merseyside, England
Height 1.70 m
Playing position Left Back
Club information
Current club Everton
Number 3
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2002-2007
2007-
Wigan Athletic
Everton
145 (4)
000 (0)   
National team2
2004-2007 England U21 016 (1)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 17:53, 17 May 2007 (UTC).
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 15:54, 21 June 2007 (UTC).
* Appearances (Goals) December 11 is the 345th day of the year (346th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar). ... Arms of the former Kirkby Urban District Council Kirkby (pronounced - the second k is silent) is a new town in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, England. ... Merseyside is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1,365,900. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto)1 Unified  -  by Athelstan 927 AD  Area  -  Total... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. ... Wigan Athletic Football Club is a professional football team based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. ... Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. ... First International England U-21 0-0 Wales U-21 (Molineux, Wolverhampton; December 15, 1976) Largest win England U-21 8-1 Finland U-21 (Boothferry Park, Hull; October 12, 1977) Worst defeat Romania U-21 4-0 England U-21 (PloieÅŸti, Romania; October 14, 1980) & England U-21...

Leighton John Baines (born December 11, 1984 in Liverpool, England) is an English footballer, who currently plays at left fullback for Everton in the English Premier League. He won 16 caps for the England Under 21 team. December 11 is the 345th day of the year (346th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar). ... Location within England Coordinates: , Sovereign state United Kingdom Constituent country England Region North West England Ceremonial county Historic county Merseyside Lancashire Admin HQ Liverpool City Centre Founded 1207 City Status 1880 Government  - Type Metropolitan borough, City  - Governing body Liverpool City Council Area  - Borough & City 43. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto)1 Unified  -  by Athelstan 927 AD  Area  -  Total... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto)1 Unified  -  by Athelstan 927 AD  Area  -  Total... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. ... The FA Premier League (often referred to as the Barclays English Premier League for sponsorship reasons) comprises the top 20 football clubs in the league system of English football. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Cap (sport). ... First International England U-21 0-0 Wales U-21 (Molineux, Wolverhampton; December 15, 1976) Largest win England U-21 8-1 Finland U-21 (Boothferry Park, Hull; October 12, 1977) Worst defeat Romania U-21 4-0 England U-21 (PloieÅŸti, Romania; October 14, 1980) & England U-21...

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Playing career

Wigan

Baines made his début for Wigan Athletic in 2002, and soon became an established member of the Wigan Athletic first team, and was a regular when Wigan earned promotion to the Premiership in 2004-05, in which he scored his first goal for the club, a spectacular strike from long-range against Ipswich. The 2004-2005 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England. ...


Baines signed a new contract with Wigan in February 2005 despite being linked to a number of Premiership clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal and Everton,[1] and extended his contract again after impressive displays in his first season in the Premiership. For the Scottish equivalent see Scottish Premier League The FA Premier League (often referred to as the Barclays Premiership in England and the Barclays English Premier League or just simply The EPL internationally) is a league competition for football clubs located at the top of the English football league system... Manchester United Football Club are a world-famous English football club, based at the Old Trafford stadium in Trafford, Greater Manchester, and are one of the most popular sports clubs in the world, with over 50 million supporters worldwide. ... Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. ...


He scored a vital goal for England against Germany on October 6, 2006, securing a 1-0 win in the first leg of a UEFA European U21 Championship play-off. He played all four of England's matches in the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship finals. October 6 is the 279th day of the year (280th in leap years). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Steward outfit displaying the logo of the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship 2007 The UEFA U-21 Championship 2007 were held from June 10, 2007, to June 23, 2007. ...


Everton

Transfer rumours surrounded Baines throughout the summer before the 2007-08 Premiership season, as he was linked with Everton, Newcastle and Sunderland. Despite what was often reported in the media, Baines was a Liverpool fan in his childhood, not an Everton fan as is widely quoted.[2] On July 25 2007, Baines rejected a move to Sunderland after their bid of a reported 6 million pounds was accepted by Wigan.[3]On August 6 2007, it was stated by Wigan and the player himself that Everton had completed the signing of Baines in a £5 million pound deal.[4][5] is the 206th day of the year (207th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 218th day of the year (219th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


References

  1. ^ Baines commits to Latics. skysports.com. Retrieved on September 23, 2006.
  2. ^ [http://www.fourfourtwo.premiumtv.co.uk/page/TheBoys/0,,11442~587312,00.html Baines Interview date2007-08-07]. Four-Four-Two. Retrieved on 2007-08-07.
  3. ^ Baines rejects Sunderland switch. bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on July 25, 2007.
  4. ^ Baines joins Everton. Sky Sports. Retrieved on August 6, 2007.
  5. ^ Everton capture Baines from Wigan. BBC Sport (2007-08-07). Retrieved on 2007-08-07.

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