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title: "Everton: Fans loved Anthony Gordon’s Twitter post about Leighton Baines"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fans-loved-anthony-gordons-twitter-post-about-leighton-baines/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Nathan Linley"
section: "Everton"
published: "2019-12-21T09:30:45Z"
modified: "2019-12-21T09:30:45Z"
---

# Everton: Fans loved Anthony Gordon’s Twitter post about Leighton Baines

**Everton fans have been reacting to Anthony Gordon’s social media post about Leighton Baines, and how he looked up to him as a young boy.**

The youngster hit yet another milestone against Leicester City on Wednesday, as he made his home [debut](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/anthony-gordon-perfectly-sums-up-17450182) during the Carabao Cup quarter-final exit to the Foxes.

He was brought on in the second half and helped bring the Toffees back from two goals down to level the game in the 91st minute of normal time.

Despite losing on penalties, it is a night that Gordon will not forget having grown up as a [fan](https://twitter.com/anthonygordon59/status/1207725306678779904) of the club.

His post summed his feelings up perfectly towards his hero, Leighton Baines.

> The difference 7 years can make, an idol turned into a team mate 🙏🏼💙 [pic.twitter.com/jeCD0SRjar](https://t.co/jeCD0SRjar)
>
> — Anthony Gordon (@anthonygordon59) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/anthonygordon59/status/1207725306678779904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Supporters heaped praise on Gordon after seeing his post and made their feelings clear on social media.

Here you will find some of the best comments from Everton fans, including from a famous one.

> Incredible 🤙🏻
>
> — Marshy (@MarshyEfc) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/MarshyEfc/status/1207725701824221189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Boss this! Is right Anthony💙
>
> — Molly Harrison (@MollyOHarrison) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/MollyOHarrison/status/1207731939794456576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Class this 💙
>
> — Nigerian Toffee 🇳🇬 (@NaijaToffee) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/NaijaToffee/status/1207728063833919488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Dream big Anthony, if your dreams don’t scare ye, there not big enough mate ✌️made up for ye .
>
> — speedomick (@speedomick) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/speedomick/status/1207772491718037528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Congrats Anthony! We loved seeing you get on the pitch ✊🏻
>
> — Alex Johnson (@DaAlexJohnson) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/DaAlexJohnson/status/1207725611667644416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> This is boss 💙⚽️
>
> — Hannah Toffee Girl Blue (@ToffeeGirlBlue) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/ToffeeGirlBlue/status/1207727502120099841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)