Chris Basham Appreciation Thread

[PeterNdlovu081]

Who doesn't love this guy?

In 2005 he was working in McDonald's, three years later he was scything down Cristiano Ronaldo.

Now he's closing in on 200 league appearances for the Blades with cult legend status firmly secured.



Keep up the good work Christopher, we all love you.

❤❤❤

 

[bromtom]

We're lucky to have a number of club legends at the moment who aren't just heroes for always trying hard and staying for a long time, but for being excellent players. Chris Basham sometimes runs like he's only had legs for 5 minutes but it belies his touch and ability to get past a man and drive us forward, and that's not even his main job, which he also does excellently.

Not enough good words to say about him.

 

[Houston_Blade]

Before I appreciate Basham I need to know his view on the Madine situation.

 

[LenTednTony]

Basham to me is just what a Blade is all about. Dedication, determination and a willingness to ‘die for the cause’. He is to me in the same cast as Ooh Ahh, Cap’n Morgs, Eddie Colquhoun Eddie Colquhoun Eddie! et al. Differing skill levels and differing skill sets but an integral part of the Blades Machine as it does it’s work.

I LOVE THE MAN

 

[cc1]

Puts a smile on my face every time I watch him, he must have a third lung, there's no way he can cover the ground he does.

I❤BASHAMBAUER4EVA

I.D.S.T

 

[davidblade]

Before I appreciate Basham I need to know his view on the Madine situation.

Just get over it , I don’t like it but it’s where we are. Chris has deserved the right to have his cunt at our club. Now I’m not going to boo him or criticise him unjustly.
He’s now is a United player and I will supply him whilst he’s here, every person deserves a second chance let’s hope he uses his chance wisely.
UTB FTP

 

[ben1987]

Count me in, love the guy!

 

[LenTednTony]

Just get over it , I don’t like it but it’s where we are. Chris has deserved the right to have his cunt at our club. Now I’m not going to boo him or criticise him unjustly.
He’s now is a United player and I will supply him whilst he’s here, every person deserves a second chance let’s hope he uses his chance wisely.
UTB FTP

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[Houston_Blade]

Just get over it , I don’t like it but it’s where we are. Chris has deserved the right to have his cunt at our club. Now I’m not going to boo him or criticise him unjustly.
He’s now is a United player and I will supply him whilst he’s here, every person deserves a second chance let’s hope he uses his chance wisely.
UTB FTP

Get over what? I'm not that bothered about the Madine signing. I think it's a bit silly but that's about it.

What are you going to supply him with? Is he on the gear as well as being a bit of a tail?

 

[BigBed]

Who doesn't love this guy?

In 2005 he was working in McDonald's, three years later he was scything down Cristiano Ronaldo.

Now he's closing in on 200 league appearances for the Blades with cult legend status firmly secured.

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Keep up the good work Christopher, we all love you.

❤❤❤

Is Fleck texting his agent over the Palace move??

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

Chris Basham sometimes runs like he's only had legs for 5 minutes

poetic.

 

[The Tea Lady]

Who doesn't love this guy?

Enormous credit to Bash (and the people around him); he's improved along with the team and the squad. We've gone from mid-table League One to Championship play-offs mainstays and so has he.

That takes some doing.

 

[Speedracer]

Another of the long list of players who "get us", club legend status confirmed for me.

 

[Grappler]

Watch Bash when he comes on to the pitch, he always hops twice on his left leg as he crosses the touch line, it's like his lucky thing.

Great player for us, never gives up and never gives less than 100%.

 

[Jim Chimmerney]

Is Fleck texting his agent over the Palace move??

He must have a shit phone/agent then, this was about 20 months ago

 

[Argentinemanager]

Love this man , seems to love our club

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Is Fleck texting his agent over the Palace move??

Just reviewing his monthly order of Irn-Bru on Amazon Pantry.

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

I believe if Basham plays against Wednesday it will be his 200th league appearance for the Blades.

 

[Revolution]

I believe if Basham plays against Wednesday it will be his 200th league appearance for the Blades.

Most league appearances for the Blades in the 21st century:

Nick Montgomery 349
Paddy Kenny 278
Michael Tonge 262
Phil Jagielka 254
Chris Morgan 247
Billy Sharp 208 and counting
Stephen Quinn 206
Chris Basham 199 and counting

Simon Tracey (332) and Rob Kozluk (221) both made over 200 league appearances, but less than 200 this century.

 

[Pollingtonblade]

Most league appearances for the Blades in the 21st century:

Nick Montgomery 349
Paddy Kenny 278
Michael Tonge 262
Phil Jagielka 254
Chris Morgan 247
Billy Sharp 208 and counting
Stephen Quinn 206
Chris Basham 199 and counting

Simon Tracey (332) and Rob Kozluk (221) both made over 200 league appearances, but less than 200 this century.

Nick Montgomery 349?

Christ

 

[stringjunior]

Christ

No he's not on the list

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

I love you, Bash.

 

[ElephantBlade]

The man is a machine. Fit as a butchers dog, never say die attitude and a key part of our wonderfully unique way of playing the beautiful game.

Count me in as a paid up member of the Chris Basham appreciation society.

 

[Revolution]

What the hell, let's go crazy and have the top league goal scorers this century too:

Billy Sharp 94
Ched Evans 42
James Beattie 34
Leon Clarke 29
Michael Brown 28
Richard Cresswell 27
Andy Gray 25
Peter Ndlovu 25
Carl Asaba 23
Danny Webber 23

 

[Jim Chimmerney]

Is it just me or are some of these stats depressing

Not been a brilliant century when you look back has it, despite promotion to the Prem (and one brilliant roller-coaster season), on the up.........................

 

[Pinchy]

Nick Montgomery 349?

Christ

 

[Pinchy]

Most league appearances for the Blades in the 21st century:

Nick Montgomery 349
Paddy Kenny 278
Michael Tonge 262
Phil Jagielka 254
Chris Morgan 247
Billy Sharp 208 and counting
Stephen Quinn 206
Chris Basham 199 and counting

Simon Tracey (332) and Rob Kozluk (221) both made over 200 league appearances, but less than 200 this century.

Monty and Koz also made 500 appearances as a music hall comedy duo, with a number of guest appearances from Paddy.

 

[anglian blade]

Pinchy:16354 appearances as a stuck vinyl record.

 

[LondonBlade89]

Just get over it , I don’t like it but it’s where we are. Chris has deserved the right to have his cunt at our club. Now I’m not going to boo him or criticise him unjustly.
He’s now is a United player and I will supply him whilst he’s here, every person deserves a second chance let’s hope he uses his chance wisely.
UTB FTP

Have we just found Gary Madine's drug dealer?

 

[LondonBlade89]

One of the best things about Chris Basham is just how he's kept going. He's gone from a middling League One midfielder to a being an integral part of a top Championship side. And I'd bank on him making the transition to the Premier League too if we got there. He is absolutely perfect for our system. When Bournemouth rose to the Premier League, one of the great things was how many players from their teams in League One and the Championship stuck around and looked at home. I think Basham would be the same.