Chris Basham Appreciation Thread

[Champagneblade]

I was shocked when Hecky put him on the left today. He must be protecting JLT, presumably sicknote Clark is still some way off.

Possibly needed game time and if Clark needs a bit longer then no need to risk Robbo as the one remaining left centre back.

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

 

[Balham]

He can do little wrong but that little is increasing. A fantastic servant and clearly still one of the fittest players at the club but something is slowly going missing from his game. He's got a contract until June 2024; however, if he plays more than 10 league games next season something has gone wrong.

 

[Bladesman]

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Roy Keane on itv before the game yesterday was talking about how Egan has got every possible amount of ability out of the talent he has. I'd suggest Basham has done that and more! I always thought it would be very hard to replace him and am grateful it seems we have while still having him to teach a few tricks of the trade.

 

[GrayBlade]

He can do little wrong but that little is increasing. A fantastic servant and clearly still one of the fittest players at the club but something is slowly going missing from his game. He's got a contract until June 2024; however, if he plays more than 10 league games next season something has gone wrong.

Love the bloke. Bash has always been able to put in a decent performance playing almost anywhere on the pitch but that's isn't the case now especially down the left side. I think he'd still do us a decent job at RCB though in fact while Anel is still struggling (from post glandular fever effects?) it might be an idea to give him a run there injuries permitting.

 

[coaxingstar71]

Anyone recall the moment in the Wrexham game where he was under pressure from two of their players and turned past both of them and out of trouble. If that had been JLT it would have ended up in the back of our net.

 

[Grappler]

Chris Basham: Sheffield United defender 'proud' to reach 500-game milestone

Sheffield United defender Chris Basham says self-belief has been key to reaching 500 career games.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Rudders]

Chris Basham: Sheffield United defender 'proud' to reach 500-game milestone

Sheffield United defender Chris Basham says self-belief has been key to reaching 500 career games.

www.bbc.co.uk

Probably not quite statue or stand naming territory yet but I reckon The Bashambauer Academy has a nice ring to it!

 

[Dimyan93]

Another season left on his contract, will be a long shot if we get promoted I think, but hope he reaches that 400 mark before he leaves. He's defo one of those players who could go on untill his early 40s at lower league level.

 

[Bell4]

Was vilified when he first came

Whenever the time comes for him to leave he will be in my top ten blades favourites - no matter what he does between now and then . And I first went through the turnstiles in Sept 1970

If you were in the trenches he would be the bloke you wanted at the side of you .

Bleeds Utd

Top bloke - Top teammate - Top Blade

Love him and don’t care who knows

 

[coaxingstar71]

Watched this last night...

Legend.

 

[Bell4]

Anyone recall the moment in the Wrexham game where he was under pressure from two of their players and turned past both of them and out of trouble. If that had been JLT it would have ended up in the back of our net.

JLT will also gain cult status

 

[coaxingstar71]

JLT will also gain cult status

Spelling mistake?

I like JLT, but I panic when he's being closed down.

 

[Plymouthblade]

Watched this last night...

Legend.

What a lovely man and interview

 

[Plymouthblade]

Great watch that was

 

[CopenhagenBlade]

JLT will also gain cult status

Only if we stay in this division. Unfortunately his mistakes will get severely punished in The Premier League

 

[Bennyand the Blades]

Why eye ya bugger.

 

[coaxingstar71]

Lacks quality?