Originally posted by omgukilledkenny:
[b]Black Cats fail in Baines move
Wigan claim Leighton Baines has turned down a move to
Sunderland.
Baines held talks with Sunderland officials last weekend after
Wigan gave the Premier League new boys permission to talk to the
England Under 21 international.
Wigan, who have included Baines in their side for Wednesday's
pre-season friendly at Blackpool, claim the full-back will not be
moving to the Stadium of Light.
Everton are believed to be weighing up a move for Baines and Latics
boss Chris Hutchings has praised the player's attitude despite all
the speculation over his future.
"Leighton is a first-class pro and a first-class person and despite
all the speculation and rumour surrounding his future, he has
remained professional throughout and as ever is a joy to work
with," Hutchings told the club's official website.
"I have coached him since he first broke into the first team as a
young apprentice and taken great satisfaction in how he has
developed as a player and an individual." [/b]
he is loyal in a stupid way IMO
