𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐒: 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐂 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝…….𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

Joy and celebration have swept through the Everton community following the delightful news that former club legend Leighton Baines and his wife, Rachael Baines, have welcomed a new baby into their family.
The couple, known for keeping their private life largely out of the spotlight, shared the heartwarming announcement earlier this week, sparking an outpouring of love from fans of Everton FC and the wider football world. Messages flooded social media as supporters congratulated the Baines family on their newest arrival, celebrating a player who gave so much to the club during his illustrious career.
But what truly caught fans’ attention was a surprising and touching detail tied to current Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
According to sources close to the club, Pickford—who has long admired Baines for his leadership and legacy at Goodison Park—has been named as a special figure in the child’s life. While not a direct family relation, the England international is said to have been chosen as a godparent, highlighting the deep bond that continues to unite past and present Everton stars.
The gesture underscores the strong culture within Everton, where generations of players remain connected long after their playing days overlap. Baines, widely regarded as one of the greatest left-backs in the club’s history, has maintained close ties with the team since retiring, often contributing behind the scenes and mentoring younger talents.
Fans have been quick to praise the symbolic link between Baines and Pickford, seeing it as a passing of the torch between two influential figures at the club—one a modern-day leader between the posts, the other a legend whose legacy still echoes around Goodison Park.
As the Baines family embarks on this exciting new chapter, the Everton faithful continue to celebrate not just the arrival of a new life, but the enduring spirit of unity that defines their beloved club.
Congratulations once again to Leighton and Rachael Baines on their wonderful news. 💙