Guest nufc1892 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Can someone answer me the following question. Who signed Bassong? Keegan or Wise? Or its something from inside the club and we'll never know who really signed him. I cant remember if Lambias said something about Wise and Bassong! Anyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Can someone answer me the following question. Who signed Bassong? Keegan or Wise? Or its something from inside the club and we'll never know who really signed him. I cant remember if Lambias said something about Wise and Bassong! Anyone Good question. If Wise did make the signings pre-season then imo he did a fairly good job... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 He played in the pre-season friendlies at Hartlepool and Doncaster. I think Keegan signed him, but am not willing to stake my kids on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Llambias has said he was a Wise signing, but who knows. It could be propaganda. It wasn't Keegan though, he watched him on trial before giving the OK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Who gives a damn who signed him. Newcastle United signed him and he's worked out very well. I couldn't give a rat's arse which individual staff member brought him here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I never seen a player like him at this club who came in as squad player and become some one great player. All clubs have them but never in Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Who gives a damn who signed him. Newcastle United signed him and he's worked out very well. I couldn't give a rat's arse which individual staff member brought him here. Wew, calm down man, someone wanted to know the answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Excellent prospect, would be very surprised if he's not at a top european club within 2 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nufc1892 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Who gives a damn who signed him. Newcastle United signed him and he's worked out very well. I couldn't give a rat's arse which individual staff member brought him here. its important because if it was Wise who recommended it to Keegan then fair play to Wise he did very good job,bringing this young talented player for minimum fee. if he can bring every season one player like this,alongside his tracking of young talents(from which btw Vuckic and Ranger loooks very promising)and if he can work together with our manager i'll be pretty happy with Wise's role at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 If it was Wise who scouted Bassong and brought him to the club he has more than paid for his position in the Directores suite. On a reported 1m a year, the value of Bassong come the end of the year will pay for Wises position for the next 10 years at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 If it was Wise who scouted Bassong and brought him to the club he has more than paid for his position in the Directores suite. On a reported 1m a year, the value of Bassong come the end of the year will pay for Wises position for the next 10 years at least. That's ok then. Dennis can now sit back as he's done his work for the next 10 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/02/27/united-ace-sebastien-bassong-s-call-to-toon-72703-23026299/ Bassong, who was again man of the match in the 0-0 draw with Everton last weekend, told the Chronicle: “I heard that the lack of talking was a problem before I came. “We need some leaders. Habib Beye is one of the biggest leaders in the team and he is out. Michael Owen is coming back too so the more we have the better we will be. I try to be a leader. “It is important to talk and the manager asks me to do it. Even if they do not want me to talk and I was not obliged to talk, I would still talk. “I talk too much really, but if it helps the team then surely it is a good thing.” Sebastien Bassong. Great player and all-around fucking genius. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 You can tell on the pitch. He's always having a word or directing his colleagues etc... it's very important as a CB, you can see everything going on from the back. ... brilliant man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuhg Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7130/84599914.jpg Leading the talk against the Mackems pre-match Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ebolarama Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 He'll be off to a big European club soon, no doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/02/27/united-ace-sebastien-bassong-s-call-to-toon-72703-23026299/ Bassong, who was again man of the match in the 0-0 draw with Everton last weekend, told the Chronicle: I heard that the lack of talking was a problem before I came. We need some leaders. Habib Beye is one of the biggest leaders in the team and he is out. Michael Owen is coming back too so the more we have the better we will be. I try to be a leader. It is important to talk and the manager asks me to do it. Even if they do not want me to talk and I was not obliged to talk, I would still talk. I talk too much really, but if it helps the team then surely it is a good thing. Sebastien Bassong. Great player and all-around f***ing genius. I am in love with him..... Beye should be our Captain next season with Vice Captain Seba.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 He showed a great attitude and desire since day one. I remember being impressed with his "can't wait to play for Newcastle" approach even when we were looking at him with a possibility to sign him. When Beye comes back into the side the mean machine back four will be back to full strength Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/newcastle/3726188/Sebastien-Bassong-is-Newcastles-rock.html Bassong is Newcastles Rock Dennis Wise and Kevin Keegan might have had their differences of opinion at Newcastle United, but they found themselves in agreement on Sebastien Bassong. Bassong, in Keegan's words, was signed as "one for the future", but the defender has turned out to be very much for the present. He lines up against Portsmouth at Fratton Park this afternoon as Newcastle's man of the moment, having outshone even Michael Owen in recent games. Bassong – a product of the famous Clairefontaine football academy in France which also counts Thierry Henry and Nicolas Anelka among its graduates – arrived unheralded on a trial from Metz in July, and was quickly pitched into a pre-season friendly away to Doncaster Rovers by then-manager Keegan. In the Keepmoat Stadium stands that sunny afternoon was Wise, United's executive director (football), whose involvement in transfer dealings ultimately led to Keegan's departure in September. Both Wise and Keegan liked what they saw, with Bassong – an elegant and unhurried centre half – having strolled through his low key introduction to English football. So did the visiting fans, not that they knew anything about the man wearing the No 46 jersey. The PA announcer had chosen not to read either line-up, as Doncaster were fielding three triallists of their own, and the club were intent on keeping their identities secret. "If 46 scores, we'll be on the pitch", was one of many songs sung by those in the away end as their team slipped to a 1-0 defeat. Wise, meanwhile, slipped out early, having seen enough from the 22-year-old to convince him the club had found a player capable of breaking into its much-maligned defence. The chants from the 2,000 travelling Geordies might have been largely lost on him during the game, but Paris-born Bassong – who has since been given the more modest No 12 squad number – was quickly told of his new-found cult status in the dressing room after the game. "When I played at Doncaster, I didn't hear the songs, but I was happy to hear what the fans were singing after the match," said Bassong. "The fans have been very good to me, and it was a dream for me to come to England and play for them in the Premier League. Since then Bassong – whose city centre apartment affords him a view of the iconic Tyne Bridge – has gone from cult hero to mainstream Mr Reliable at St James' Park. However, he had to wait for his chance in the Premier League in his preferred central defensive position, having initially filled at full-back, but since getting that opportunity last month, Bassong has not looked back, putting in two imperious displays away to Middlesbrough and Chelsea. Bassong has helped Joe Kinnear's side to two clean sheets in those two fixtures, but today he is up against Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe who have shared 16 club goals between them this season. If Bassong can prove himself up to the job today he will be afforded a Merry Christmas from Newcastle's long-suffering support and he may yet prove to be one Wise legacy that everyone can appreciate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/newcastle/3726188/Sebastien-Bassong-is-Newcastles-rock.html Bassong is Newcastles Rock Dennis Wise and Kevin Keegan might have had their differences of opinion at Newcastle United, but they found themselves in agreement on Sebastien Bassong. Bassong, in Keegan's words, was signed as "one for the future", but the defender has turned out to be very much for the present. He lines up against Portsmouth at Fratton Park this afternoon as Newcastle's man of the moment, having outshone even Michael Owen in recent games. Bassong a product of the famous Clairefontaine football academy in France which also counts Thierry Henry and Nicolas Anelka among its graduates arrived unheralded on a trial from Metz in July, and was quickly pitched into a pre-season friendly away to Doncaster Rovers by then-manager Keegan. In the Keepmoat Stadium stands that sunny afternoon was Wise, United's executive director (football), whose involvement in transfer dealings ultimately led to Keegan's departure in September. Both Wise and Keegan liked what they saw, with Bassong an elegant and unhurried centre half having strolled through his low key introduction to English football. So did the visiting fans, not that they knew anything about the man wearing the No 46 jersey. The PA announcer had chosen not to read either line-up, as Doncaster were fielding three triallists of their own, and the club were intent on keeping their identities secret. "If 46 scores, we'll be on the pitch", was one of many songs sung by those in the away end as their team slipped to a 1-0 defeat. Wise, meanwhile, slipped out early, having seen enough from the 22-year-old to convince him the club had found a player capable of breaking into its much-maligned defence. The chants from the 2,000 travelling Geordies might have been largely lost on him during the game, but Paris-born Bassong who has since been given the more modest No 12 squad number was quickly told of his new-found cult status in the dressing room after the game. "When I played at Doncaster, I didn't hear the songs, but I was happy to hear what the fans were singing after the match," said Bassong. "The fans have been very good to me, and it was a dream for me to come to England and play for them in the Premier League. Since then Bassong whose city centre apartment affords him a view of the iconic Tyne Bridge has gone from cult hero to mainstream Mr Reliable at St James' Park. However, he had to wait for his chance in the Premier League in his preferred central defensive position, having initially filled at full-back, but since getting that opportunity last month, Bassong has not looked back, putting in two imperious displays away to Middlesbrough and Chelsea. Bassong has helped Joe Kinnear's side to two clean sheets in those two fixtures, but today he is up against Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe who have shared 16 club goals between them this season. If Bassong can prove himself up to the job today he will be afforded a Merry Christmas from Newcastle's long-suffering support and he may yet prove to be one Wise legacy that everyone can appreciate. This article was published in December Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Bassong prefectly represents the way we should operate as a club. The likes of Owen perfectly represent the opposite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Bassong prefectly represents the way we should operate as a club. The likes of Owen perfectly represent the opposite Being fair mate, its easier said than done. Bassong was a real find. Its not easy to find players with potential like his for so cheap unless you are willing to raid relegated sides. While I do however agree in principal trophy signings like Owen should be stopped and we should go for a younger approach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordie_Paul Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Think the lad has been an absolute rock in defence recently. The way the back four held out against Everton was a testament to this. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=623223&cc=5739 Hope we can hold onto him and see if he can fulfill his potential tbh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Bassong prefectly represents the way we should operate as a club. The likes of Owen perfectly represent the opposite The key is finding a balance between the big name signings on big bucks, and the cheaper signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Bassong prefectly represents the way we should operate as a club. The likes of Owen perfectly represent the opposite Being fair mate, its easier said than done. Bassong was a real find. Its not easy to find players with potential like his for so cheap unless you are willing to raid relegated sides. While I do however agree in principal trophy signings like Owen should be stopped and we should go for a younger approach. The term trophy signing is such a cliché, especially when it comes to someone like Owen. Although at the time I would have rather had Anelka. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Bassong prefectly represents the way we should operate as a club. The likes of Owen perfectly represent the opposite Being fair mate, its easier said than done. Bassong was a real find. Its not easy to find players with potential like his for so cheap unless you are willing to raid relegated sides. While I do however agree in principal trophy signings like Owen should be stopped and we should go for a younger approach. The term trophy signing is such a cliché, especially when it comes to someone like Owen. Although at the time I would have rather had Anelka. I wanted us to go for Yakubu, would have been laughed off the forum at the time though. Some probably still would laugh at that suggestion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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