Baines Joins Everton

[JJ]

Wigan Athletic have confirmed Leighton Baines has joined Everton in a £5million deal.The England Under 21 international full-back was given permission to talk to Everton manager David Moyes over the weekend and a deal has now been agreed.Baines, who joined Wigan as a trainee, admits it was a tough decision to leave The JJB Stadium, but he is grateful for the time he spent at the club."I'd like to thank all the staff at Wigan," Baines told Wigan's official website."I've had six fantastic years here and it was a really tough decision to leave that behind because this is the club who have given me the opportunity to make it in the game.Fresh challenge"It's been a real adventure here and it's one I'll never forget, but I need a fresh challenge."This is no reflection on all the help and support I've had here because I'm leaving some really good friends."I'd also like to say a special thank you to all the supporters who have shouted for me these last six years and who voted me as the player of the year last season."That was a special moment that will always live with me."I think the team will do well under Chris Huthchings and I'm sure the supporters will get the success they deserve."http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_2643417,00.htmlWas bound to happen for a few weeks.Evertons midfield and defence looking very strong now, got some good depth aswell.Just need another striker or two and they can really push onHowardNeville/Jagielka, Lescott, Yobo, Baines,VDM, Neville/Jagielka, Carlsey, Cahill, ArtetaJohnsonSick team.

[Medic]

Really good signing by Moyes.

[Benicio del Toney]

Carsleys pants but still.Decent team, not so sure about their squad but still.

[Dizzle]

Carsleys pants but still.Decent team, not so sure about their squad but still.

Don't say that, he's in my fantasy team. He got over a 100 points last season!Good signing by Moyes.

[Rsonist]

Carsleys pants but still.Decent team, not so sure about their squad but still.

Don't say that, he's in my fantasy team. He got over a 100 points last season!

lolsmhFix your fantasy team up.

[Guest Randy Orton]

just need another striker unless mcfadden steps up and fufils his potetial

[BATTY BOY BUM BANDIT]

Mcfadden is sick.He can do a job just off the striker.Everton have got Anichebe and Vaghan coming through, and although I dont really rate either of them, they are big and strong motherf*ckers hungry for goals.Everton will be there or there abouts agin this yaer

[The Infamous]

Anichebe is soooo sh*t comes like a bulldozer has not skill or awerness young Jason Roberts.Baines is sick better investment than Gareth BaleBetter than Riise Rafa should have got him

[B Side]

very big move,vaughan gonna come through this year and show mans whats good

[JJ]

I forgot about Piernaar as well. he could do well this season

[Necksta]

Apparantly he has to have another medical?

[Young £]

Really good signing by Moyes.

[Aquaman]

i think they have more pressing matters to stregthennuno valente was already a good lb for them. shudve signed fernandes permanentbare teams inda hunt for uefa cup this yr.

[Medic]

i think they have more pressing matters to stregthennuno valente was already a good lb for them. shudve signed fernandes permanentbare teams inda hunt for uefa cup this yr.

They should of, looks like Sven will snap him up.