Basham departing

[Ecco1889]

End of an era,a great player and a gentleman
respect x

 

[Grandmanasty]

Legend. Hope he gets the testimonial he deserves and hope his leg heals well enough for him to play football again somewhere.
Good luck Blade.

 

[sufc323]

The obvious memory of him is the winner vs Leeds which is what he'll be remembered for, but there were so many Bash moments which I loved.

Off the top of my head:

• The pirouette vs Southampton in the League Cup
• Dribbling past 3 Spurs players whilst he was on the floor in the FA Cup
• The free kick vs Scunthorpe
• Every time he was selected in midfield for a big match and being written off beforehand but coming up trumps
• Being written off after promotion to the Championship, then the PL and being part of the 3 pistons which we've missed so much this season

But for me it was this:



Being 2nd favourite to get to the ball vs Bannan and steaming through to win the header which set the tone for the game and the attack for our first goal

 

[ForgeBlade]

Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.

Thanks for everything Bash. What an absolute legend of a player.

 

[Gerritforud]

That tackle he smashed through Grealish. OOOF!

 

[Berkshire Blade]

It was obvious immediately his season was over a horrific injury but what upset me most was that was how a blades legend would go out.

Obviously not the most talented but he squeezed every last drop of his ability out and became a key part in our rise after not particularly standing out in league one pre Wilder!

 

[Blade1959]

That tackle he smashed through Grealish. OOOF!

I think that was Lundstram.

 

[DeanLearner'sCat]

Club legend. GLTTL.

 

[bornablade]

A goal against Blackpool, at home, kop end. Adkins season.

Corner comes over low, Basham just does enough to block a Blackpool defender. The ball reaches Billy. Well you know the rest.

VAR may have disallowed it this season but it was a simple set piece.

(Shame we never spent any time on set pieces this season)

Best wishes Bash.

 

[Tezza1889]

Coming up London road on his own for a pint and a party with the fans after promotion...

Legend...

Bashams....departing..

All the best..

 

[Tickhill Blade]

 

[South Sea Blade]

Sterling, DeBryne, Bernado Silva and Mahrez....just blown away!

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[KiwiBlabe]

I think that was Lun##tram.

Don't mention that cunts name on a Bash thread. Exact opposites.

 

[biggiesablade]

Personally my favourite player for a long, long time. Brilliant player and character, all round good bloke.

 

[nopigfansintown]

Legend

 

[Linz]

Immediately getting a round of Jagers in during the 2016/17 player of the season do after Sharp's Captain's orders were to cool the drinking a bit

Daft lad. Heart of a lion. Absolute pro.

 

[cmbillm]

Personally my favourite player for a long, long time. Brilliant player and character, all round good bloke.

Could'nt have put it better. Thanks for all you did, Bashambauer.

 

[Grey Blade]

It's obvious I thought a lot of Chris Basham!
I liked his honesty as a player and even when he took a bit of a dive, he made it obvious.
It's a shame that both Bash and Paul Coutts careers with us were destroyed by such terrible injuries

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Was this the pre season game where Bash made his debut he came on as sub and played midfield............it only seems like yesterday but its nearly 10 years ago.

https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2014/july/blades-2-1-fenerbahce---report/

 

[woody_7]

Bashams Arriving ! enough said , Lane legend

 

[Tickhill Blade]

 

[Boxer Blade]

He reminds me a bit of Coutts, neither impressed in the position they came in to play at, changed positions and the rest is history, we all have our favourites and players we aren't bothered about but I can't imagine one blade who won't wish Bash all the very best, already looking forward to when he returns, the reception will be at the very highest level.

 

[Panini]

Was this the pre season game where Bash made his debut he came on as sub and played midfield............it only seems like yesterday but its nearly 10 years ago.

https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2014/july/blades-2-1-fenerbahce---report/

Not quite, he made his debut as a HT sub in the 4-0 friendly defeat to Burton on July 19th.

 

[Tickhill Blade]

Not a bad list to be on

 

[Yoonited]

It was obvious immediately his season was over a horrific injury but what upset me most was that was how a blades legend would go out.

Obviously not the most talented but he squeezed every last drop of his ability out and became a key part in our rise after not particularly standing out in league one pre Wilder!

Depends how you interpret talent.
Not necessarily all about feet. I'd argue he had a rare talent overlapping that many defenders don't

 

[RecordBreakers]

I thought he was been offered a role on the coaching team? Absolutely a blades legend tho

 

[Maidenhead]

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I'm going to wear that shirt on Sunday as a tribute to Bash (not that exact same one, my replica of it)

 

[Berkshire Blade]

I thought he was been offered a role on the coaching team? Absolutely a blades legend tho

He said in a interview recently he's hoping to play again but doesn't know if he can get

 

[Bookers Mullet]

The modern era Bob Booker. Always gives 100% and has way more ability then it first appears

I absolutely love this guy and will be heartbroken not to see him in a Blades shirt.

For me a blades legend.

 

[mattbianco1]

That tackle he smashed through Grealish. OOOF!

Wasnt that Lundstram?