Gallowgate End Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'm pretty sure Bassong was spotted by Wise, he was brought over for a trial and then Keegan declared he was happy to sign him as he had impressed <b>Didn't hear KK moaning about that one, then!</b> I've been really impressed by him he looks to be a terrific talent I wasn't surprised to read he is a graduate of the Clairefontaine youth academy. Best piece of business in terms of value for money in quite a while. Coloccini however has been a parallel opposite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I have been so impressed by him he looks to be a terrific talent I wasn't surprised to read he is a graduate of the Clairefontaine youth academy. Best piece of business in terms of value for money in quite a while. Coloccini however has been a parallel opposite. Jonas for free is probaly better. Bassong has been fantastic. He was a quite well-known talent for a few years before we signed him, so I was surprised that we got him for so cheap. Probaly a result of Metz going down, as this could not have done wonders for their finances. Don't think Coloccini has been all that bad in my opinion. Not what I'd had hoped for. (Hopefully he'll become more comfortable soon), but certainly no where near one of our worst signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I have been so impressed by him he looks to be a terrific talent I wasn't surprised to read he is a graduate of the Clairefontaine youth academy. Best piece of business in terms of value for money in quite a while. Coloccini however has been a parallel opposite. <b>Jonas for free is probaly better.</b> Bassong has been fantastic. He was a quite well-known talent for a few years before we signed him, so I was surprised that we got him for so cheap. Probaly a result of Metz going down, as this could not have done wonders for their finances. Don't think Coloccini has been all that bad in my opinion. Not what I'd had hoped for. (Hopefully he'll become more comfortable soon), but certainly no where near one of our worst signings. His fee is yet to be established correct ? I've said it many times for me Gutierrez isn't half as good as people say he is the main reasoning being he hasn't provided or scored nearly enough goals for a player who plays as a Winger(a main provider of goals). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I have been so impressed by him he looks to be a terrific talent I wasn't surprised to read he is a graduate of the Clairefontaine youth academy. Best piece of business in terms of value for money in quite a while. Coloccini however has been a parallel opposite. <b>Jonas for free is probaly better.</b> Bassong has been fantastic. He was a quite well-known talent for a few years before we signed him, so I was surprised that we got him for so cheap. Probaly a result of Metz going down, as this could not have done wonders for their finances. Don't think Coloccini has been all that bad in my opinion. Not what I'd had hoped for. (Hopefully he'll become more comfortable soon), but certainly no where near one of our worst signings. His fee is yet to be established correct? I've said it many times for me Gutierrez isn't half as good as people say he is the main reasoning being he hasn't provided or scored nearly enough goals for a player who plays as a Winger. We got Jonas for free under the Webster ruling, but Mallorca are basically suing for the 8 million pounds other clubs were willing to pay. We followed the rules though, so I can't see them winning anything. Jonas hasn't provided enough in terms of production, but I'm in the camp of people who thinks that isn't his fault. He's been fine when playing with the "good" strikers and when he had some freedom. Lately he's been recognised as our only threat and pretty much double teamed the enitre match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I have been so impressed by him he looks to be a terrific talent I wasn't surprised to read he is a graduate of the Clairefontaine youth academy. Best piece of business in terms of value for money in quite a while. Coloccini however has been a parallel opposite. <b>Jonas for free is probaly better.</b> Bassong has been fantastic. He was a quite well-known talent for a few years before we signed him, so I was surprised that we got him for so cheap. Probaly a result of Metz going down, as this could not have done wonders for their finances. Don't think Coloccini has been all that bad in my opinion. Not what I'd had hoped for. (Hopefully he'll become more comfortable soon), but certainly no where near one of our worst signings. His fee is yet to be established correct? I've said it many times for me Gutierrez isn't half as good as people say he is the main reasoning being he hasn't provided or scored nearly enough goals for a player who plays as a Winger. We got Jonas for free under the Webster ruling, but Mallorca are basically suing for the 8 million pounds other clubs were willing to pay. We followed the rules though, so I can't see them winning anything. <b>Jonas hasn't provided enough in terms of production, but I'm in the camp of people who thinks that isn't his fault.</b> He's been fine when playing with the "good" strikers and when he had some freedom. Lately he's been recognised as our only threat and pretty much double teamed the enitre match. I'm sorry but he is playing as a Winger and when wide he has no delivery whatsoever nor any idea when to deliver if you look at his mere three assists they were all from passes don't get me wrong though I think he is a decent player with some terrific attributes those being his stamina, turn of pace also for a tall player he has great feet but his short passing is far far better then his long passes and for these reasons I'd like to see him given a role as a forward runner either side of a 4-3-3 this something maybe to consider when Michael Owen, Obafemi Martins and Mark Viduka are all fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 How many assists does Jonas have btw? If Bassong were to score then he would be far and away the best signing of the season imo. Although to be honest I think he is the best signing anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 How many assists does Jonas have btw? If Bassong were to score then he would be far and away the best signing of the season imo. Although to be honest I think he is the best signing anyway Best central defender we've had since Woodgate...although competition isn't too strong...think he will develop into a world class defender,whether it's in a Toon shirt is another matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 How many assists does Jonas have btw? If Bassong were to score then he would be far and away the best signing of the season imo. Although to be honest I think he is the best signing anyway I think Jonas has 3. I also don't think one goal from a centre back would be the reason behind him being the best signing of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 On question time now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 How long is his contract We should definately be signing him up on a much improved 5 year deal at the end of the season. Arsenal already sniffing! http://www.newcastle.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=144412 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 How long is his contract We should definately be signing him up on a much improved 5 year deal at the end of the season. Arsenal already sniffing! http://www.newcastle.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=144412 Young + French + Good = Arsenal want him. It's the way the world works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 How many assists does Jonas have btw? If Bassong were to score then he would be far and away the best signing of the season imo. Although to be honest I think he is the best signing anyway I think Jonas has 3. I also don't think one goal from a centre back would be the reason behind him being the best signing of the season. Would cap off his season I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danswan Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 On question time now. Bassong was on question time? What did he make of the question "Is it enough for MPs to follow the rules when claiming expenses, or is there a moral duty to do what seems right?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Just wanted to be the first to say I think he is a good player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 solid as a rock yet again, our best player today and going on this season alone, our best defender since Albert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Doesnt get near enough praise from the likes of Sky etc. If he was playing in a 'top 4' side then he'd be the new Desailly etc. But yes, he was immense today. Jo hardly get a look in, while Anichebe and then Saha werent given a sniff. Quality player young Seb. What I like about him is that he's a very simple footballer, in that he doesnt try anything flash or fancy, he just defends and lets the more attacking minded players do the stuff. Doesnt take any unneeded chances as well (Mr. Bramble!!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I'm turning gayer for Bassong for every game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Can't get over how calm he is all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Our best defender by some distance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridman Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 http://www.skysports.com/football/user_ratings/0,19768,11065_3098346,00.html Ameobi 6 Bassong 6 Gutierrez 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 http://www.skysports.com/football/user_ratings/0,19768,11065_3098346,00.html Ameobi 6 Bassong 6 Gutierrez 5 Check out teletext player ratings, they are always good for a laugh. I will guess Bassong has 4, Ameobi 7 and Owen 9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 http://www.skysports.com/football/user_ratings/0,19768,11065_3098346,00.html Ameobi 6 Bassong 6 Gutierrez 5 mackems.gif Jonas wasn't all that like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 That's a disgrace if they've given Bassong a 6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 He was up against a blue shirted equivalent of Ameobi in terms of performance from the Everton forward and while he put in a solid shift yes, he was hardly outstanding or MOTM material which for me was a toss up between Enrique, Steven Taylor and Nicky Butt (all for different reasons, Enrique for his skill, his complete domination of Anichebe, Butt for his captain's performance and leadership and Taylor for his all-round battling, running and drive). What impresses me about Bassong more than anything is his awareness, for example Colo will usually plant a head on the ball even when there is time to bring it down and space to play it, Bassong will do that if there is time and space or if not he'll plant a head or put his boot through it. He assesses things. He also has a good sense of anticipation, many a time he judged correctly what the Everton forward (and others from previous matches) would do. He's becoming a very good player. Mind, he's getting good practice given our absolute abortion of a midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Bassong made Jo look very shit iyam. Largely for the reason you outlined in the second half of your post. He's got one of the best 'radars' i've seen from a CB we've had. The anticipation of strikers' runs and through balls is top notch, and the amount of stuff he cleared by simply intercepting stuff and passing it out was exceptional, for someone of his (in)experience. Arguably MOTM today, but tbf i think Butt just about grabs that accolade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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