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Charlie Adam hails Leighton Baines as very good Everton coach

Charlie Adam has praised Leighton Baines, highlighting the Everton assistant manager’s coaching talent and attention to detail under David Moyes.

By Jack Shaw · Read Everton

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 6:20 AM

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Charlie Adam praised Everton assistant manager Leighton Baines for his coaching ability and attention to detail.
Adam worked alongside Baines for six months on David Moyes' backroom staff in early 2025.
Baines scored the winning goal in stoppage time as a Merseyside XI won the Game4Hope charity match 3-2.

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Former Everton set-piece coach Charlie Adam has praised assistant manager Leighton Baines for his coaching acumen and attention to detail. The pair worked together under manager David Moyes in early 2025 after Baines was promoted from Everton's Under-18s to the senior backroom staff.

Speaking to the Liverpool Echo following the Game4Hope charity match at Goodison Park, Adam credited Baines with helping his personal development. The charity match saw a Merseyside XI defeat a Rest of the World side 3-2, with Baines netting the stoppage-time winner.

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