fredbob Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Seb's The Find Of The Season - JK By Craig Hope JOE Kinnear believes that in-form defender Sebastien Bassong has been the "find of the season" in the Barclays Premier League. The Paris-born ace had just turned 22 when he appeared in a trial match for United during a pre-season friendly at Doncaster Rovers in July. And, having done enough to win a permanent switch to St.James' Park, the former FC Metz starlet has gone on to win a regular starting place at the heart of the black-and-white backline. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1512448,00.html What are the weaknesses to this lads game? I havent seen anything drasticaly poor yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Whoever scouted him probably deserves a nobel prize. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Seb's The Find Of The Season - JK By Craig Hope JOE Kinnear believes that in-form defender Sebastien Bassong has been the "find of the season" in the Barclays Premier League. The Paris-born ace had just turned 22 when he appeared in a trial match for United during a pre-season friendly at Doncaster Rovers in July. And, having done enough to win a permanent switch to St.James' Park, the former FC Metz starlet has gone on to win a regular starting place at the heart of the black-and-white backline. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1512448,00.html What are the weaknesses to this lads game? I havent seen anything drasticaly poor yet. He doesn't exactly have a great touch but tbh I couldn't care less, defensivly he's solid as a rock. I'd happily shake Wise's hand if he was the one who found him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Yeah his only weakness if any is a potential iffy touch. I do love Bassong mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Seb's The Find Of The Season - JK By Craig Hope JOE Kinnear believes that in-form defender Sebastien Bassong has been the "find of the season" in the Barclays Premier League. The Paris-born ace had just turned 22 when he appeared in a trial match for United during a pre-season friendly at Doncaster Rovers in July. And, having done enough to win a permanent switch to St.James' Park, the former FC Metz starlet has gone on to win a regular starting place at the heart of the black-and-white backline. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1512448,00.html Glad to hear those words from JFK.......hopefully that means Taylor wont be starting at centre back bar injuries Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/01/09/bassong-wants-to-repay-fans-against-west-ham-72703-22655511/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Going to keep praising him after each match, have to make the most of it whilst this form lasts! Fantastic again today, on the ball and off it. Might have some problems keeping hold of him at this rate. Fantastic pro off the pitch too for being so young, always says the right things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Only weakness imo is that he looks prone to giving away a penalty when he gets turned. Got away with it at Portsmouth when Defoe turned back on him but went down easily so no penalty was awarded there, and then again today when Bellamy turned him he held him similarly and that should have been a penalty too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 He was our best defender but was lucky he didn't give away 2 pens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Even the co-commentator acknowledged him today, "What a find the boy's been for Newcastle this season". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyPalAl Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Even the co-commentator acknowledged him today, "What a find the boy's been for Newcastle this season". I totally agree. Bet he will be at a better club in 18 months time though..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheKingOfNewcastle Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Seb's The Find Of The Season - JK By Craig Hope JOE Kinnear believes that in-form defender Sebastien Bassong has been the "find of the season" in the Barclays Premier League. The Paris-born ace had just turned 22 when he appeared in a trial match for United during a pre-season friendly at Doncaster Rovers in July. And, having done enough to win a permanent switch to St.James' Park, the former FC Metz starlet has gone on to win a regular starting place at the heart of the black-and-white backline. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1512448,00.html A complete contradiction of what Kinner said after picking Cacapa ahead of Bassong for the Fulham game when he defended his decision to play Cacapa and said "everyone at he club thinks Cacapa is better than Bassong." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Seb's The Find Of The Season - JK By Craig Hope JOE Kinnear believes that in-form defender Sebastien Bassong has been the "find of the season" in the Barclays Premier League. The Paris-born ace had just turned 22 when he appeared in a trial match for United during a pre-season friendly at Doncaster Rovers in July. And, having done enough to win a permanent switch to St.James' Park, the former FC Metz starlet has gone on to win a regular starting place at the heart of the black-and-white backline. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1512448,00.html A complete contradiction of what Kinner said after picking Cacapa ahead of Bassong for the Fulham game when he defended his decision to play Cacapa and said "everyone at he club thinks Cacapa is better than Bassong." Christ, is he not allowed to change his mind after 3 months of seeing the lad day-in day-out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Seb's The Find Of The Season - JK By Craig Hope JOE Kinnear believes that in-form defender Sebastien Bassong has been the "find of the season" in the Barclays Premier League. The Paris-born ace had just turned 22 when he appeared in a trial match for United during a pre-season friendly at Doncaster Rovers in July. And, having done enough to win a permanent switch to St.James' Park, the former FC Metz starlet has gone on to win a regular starting place at the heart of the black-and-white backline. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1512448,00.html A complete contradiction of what Kinner said after picking Cacapa ahead of Bassong for the Fulham game when he defended his decision to play Cacapa and said "everyone at he club thinks Cacapa is better than Bassong." I thought he said Bassong was left out of the starting line-up that game because he had a niggly injury? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Seb's The Find Of The Season - JK By Craig Hope JOE Kinnear believes that in-form defender Sebastien Bassong has been the "find of the season" in the Barclays Premier League. The Paris-born ace had just turned 22 when he appeared in a trial match for United during a pre-season friendly at Doncaster Rovers in July. And, having done enough to win a permanent switch to St.James' Park, the former FC Metz starlet has gone on to win a regular starting place at the heart of the black-and-white backline. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1512448,00.html A complete contradiction of what Kinner said after picking Cacapa ahead of Bassong for the Fulham game when he defended his decision to play Cacapa and said "everyone at he club thinks Cacapa is better than Bassong." Have you not noticed over the last few months Bassong has been getting picked ahead of Cacapa, that tells who JFK rates. What did you expect him to say after the Fulham game "Cacapa is crap I picked him for laugh just to piss Bassong off" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Seb's The Find Of The Season - JK By Craig Hope JOE Kinnear believes that in-form defender Sebastien Bassong has been the "find of the season" in the Barclays Premier League. The Paris-born ace had just turned 22 when he appeared in a trial match for United during a pre-season friendly at Doncaster Rovers in July. And, having done enough to win a permanent switch to St.James' Park, the former FC Metz starlet has gone on to win a regular starting place at the heart of the black-and-white backline. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1512448,00.html A complete contradiction of what Kinner said after picking Cacapa ahead of Bassong for the Fulham game when he defended his decision to play Cacapa and said "everyone at he club thinks Cacapa is better than Bassong." you'll have to find a link for that quote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Seb's The Find Of The Season - JK By Craig Hope JOE Kinnear believes that in-form defender Sebastien Bassong has been the "find of the season" in the Barclays Premier League. The Paris-born ace had just turned 22 when he appeared in a trial match for United during a pre-season friendly at Doncaster Rovers in July. And, having done enough to win a permanent switch to St.James' Park, the former FC Metz starlet has gone on to win a regular starting place at the heart of the black-and-white backline. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1512448,00.html A complete contradiction of what Kinner said after picking Cacapa ahead of Bassong for the Fulham game when he defended his decision to play Cacapa and said "everyone at he club thinks Cacapa is better than Bassong." you'll have to find a link for that quote. This is the best he is going to find: “I wouldn’t have said I would have done things differently, because I sat down with everybody concerned and the options weren’t there.” “I wanted Taylor to play – there’s no doubt about that. We left it until as late as possible to put him in the side, but he pulled out.” “He was still feeling his groin, and we had to make a decision.” “I know there’s Bassong, but it’s easy to say that after the event.” “We feel amongst ourselves that Cacapa is the better player of the two, but he didn’t have an exceptionally good game, and the first goal was an error on his part.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 His footwork is pretty good aswell, i learned today - some really clever touches and passes when under pressure in the backline. The positives of the lad just keep on adding up. I continue to be impressed with the guy - it's fantastic to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheKingOfNewcastle Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Seb's The Find Of The Season - JK By Craig Hope JOE Kinnear believes that in-form defender Sebastien Bassong has been the "find of the season" in the Barclays Premier League. The Paris-born ace had just turned 22 when he appeared in a trial match for United during a pre-season friendly at Doncaster Rovers in July. And, having done enough to win a permanent switch to St.James' Park, the former FC Metz starlet has gone on to win a regular starting place at the heart of the black-and-white backline. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1512448,00.html A complete contradiction of what Kinner said after picking Cacapa ahead of Bassong for the Fulham game when he defended his decision to play Cacapa and said "everyone at he club thinks Cacapa is better than Bassong." you'll have to find a link for that quote. This is the best he is going to find: “I wouldn’t have said I would have done things differently, because I sat down with everybody concerned and the options weren’t there.” “I wanted Taylor to play – there’s no doubt about that. We left it until as late as possible to put him in the side, but he pulled out.” “He was still feeling his groin, and we had to make a decision.” “I know there’s Bassong, but it’s easy to say that after the event.” “We feel amongst ourselves that Cacapa is the better player of the two, but he didn’t have an exceptionally good game, and the first goal was an error on his part.” Cheers TheSpence. I knew he'd said it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 His footwork is pretty good aswell, i learned today - some really clever touches and passes when under pressure in the backline. The positives of the lad just keep on adding up. I continue to be impressed with the guy - it's fantastic to see. that comment will probably bite you in the arse at some point. Love Bassong, he's an absolute quality CB but has a pretty poor touch at best tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Seb Delighted With Toon Progress By Craig Hope NEWCASTLE United revelation Sebastien Bassong admits that he is delighted with the rapid progress he has made at St.James' Park. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1518070,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 http://www.icicemac.com/news/index.php?nid=12322&pid=38 Little interview with the Cameroon manager there saying he wants to select him in the next Cameroon squad, but isn't sure if he can with him having dual French/Cameroonian nationality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 http://www.icicemac.com/news/index.php?nid=12322&pid=38 Little interview with the Cameroon manager there saying he wants to select him in the next Cameroon squad, but isn't sure if he can with him having dual French/Cameroonian nationality. Cameroon can fuck off, in five years time he qualifies for us! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 M'Bia has had a word. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 M'Bia has had a word. Geremi has been tapping him up. Rather we didnt lose him to ACN every other year though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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