Dave Bassett gives his thoughts on Chris Wilder

[Grappler]

Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/spor...man-chris-wilder-for-lifting-blades-1-8486497

 

[Whiston Blade]

Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/spor...man-chris-wilder-for-lifting-blades-1-8486497

Not seen that until now, thanks.

 

[N20 Blade]

Thank you. I always get reminiscent when reading about the Bassett days, they were my introduction to the madness of being a Blade. I always rated Wilder as a right back and it's interesting to find out all these years later why he was moved on. It's ironic that his replacement (Pemberton) had pace but little else but was able to play at the top level for a good while. Looking forward, who will the Wilder magic rub off on from this group? Who will be the new Bassett, new Wilder, in 2045?

 

[Tunstall Fred]

Thank you. I always get reminiscent when reading about the Bassett days, they were my introduction to the madness of being a Blade. I always rated Wilder as a right back and it's interesting to find out all these years later why he was moved on. It's ironic that his replacement (Pemberton) had pace but little else but was able to play at the top level for a good while. Looking forward, who will the Wilder magic rub off on from this group? Who will be the new Bassett, new Wilder, in 2045?

Jack O'Connell

 

[Dkc]

 

[blade too long]

“It is a club that will take some stopping when the momentum is behind it, especially with the fans up for it. Chris and the players will feed off that, and he will know what needs doing in the summer to strengthen. It isn’t easy and no one wants to put any pressure on. But there is a momentum there now that can push the club on further. ”


how true

 

[Valleyblade]

Did I just read that we've had two of the top three managers (in terms of promotion records) And the only two managers to win back to back promotions in the lower divisions in the last 30odd years?

How the Fuck have we been in the third division for 6 years?

 

[Newbury Blade]

Thank you. I always get reminiscent when reading about the Bassett days, they were my introduction to the madness of being a Blade. I always rated Wilder as a right back and it's interesting to find out all these years later why he was moved on. It's ironic that his replacement (Pemberton) had pace but little else but was able to play at the top level for a good while. Looking forward, who will the Wilder magic rub off on from this group? Who will be the new Bassett, new Wilder, in 2045?

"Little else"? Pembo could kick a football harder than anyone - ever. (I still prefer Wilder though.)

 

[Tunstall Fred]

"Little else"? Pembo could kick a football harder than anyone - ever. (I still prefer Wilder though.)

Pembowas a rather good man marker and also a decent centre back,decent goalie,not as good as Woody or Jags though between the sticks,liked him a lot as a player

 

[WalkelyFan]

Pembowas a rather good man marker and also a decent centre back,decent goalie,not as good as Woody or Jags though between the sticks,liked him a lot as a player

Also a great coach and youth team coach.

 

[seanbeenstattoo]

Wilder can write himself into the annals of Blades history. He has absolutely every attribute and personal quality to be a huge success. He has the dream job,but more importantly the abilities to deal successfully with the huge pressures that brings.
I haven't felt this much belief in a manager and man since Dave Bassett.
Wilder is a winner. A BLADES winner.
Love him to bits.

 

[finlaytheblade]

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Hope that was done in fun DKC as Harry gave us some great times.Leicester will go down in folk law fantastic day ,just like last saturday

 

[Rodley]

Pembowas a rather good man marker and also a decent centre back,decent goalie,not as good as Woody or Jags though between the sticks,liked him a lot as a player

Am I imagining it or did he used to sometimes when running to take a throw in he'd do a forward roll?

 

[Tunstall Fred]

Am I imagining it or did he used to sometimes when running to take a throw in he'd do a forward roll?

Do you know,I reckon he did

 

[Sheffsteel]

Wilder can write himself into the annals of Blades history. He has absolutely every attribute and personal quality to be a huge success. He has the dream job,but more importantly the abilities to deal successfully with the huge pressures that brings.
I haven't felt this much belief in a manager and man since Dave Bassett.
Wilder is a winner. A BLADES winner.
Love him to bits.

Totally agree, the similarities between Bassett and Wilder are obvious.
Even Warnock couldn't galvanise the fans and make us a "United family" like Bassett did
Wilder has been fantastic and is creating a very special spirit within the club.

Bassett and Wilder are very similar in so many ways, same honesty, same passion, fantastic motivator of players and knows how to tune into the DNA of the club and galvanise the fans
However the big difference between Bassett and Wilder is the football style.

Bassett played a similar style to Warnock, high tempo, athletic, "gerrit int box". This worked well in the lower leagues but wasn't sophisticated enough to work against the better teams in the top flight.

Where as Wilder is more modern and realises that against good teams we really need to keep possession of the ball but still remember to up the tempo and attack with speed, when required. It's great to watch.

 

[Geordie Blade]

Am I imagining it or did he used to sometimes when running to take a throw in he'd do a forward roll?

He did it once. He messed it up (threw it straight into the ground), and then clattered into the opposition player who he'd chucked it to, and got a yellow card. Apparently he did it pretty well in training (it was known as the Pemberton Rocket), but Bassett told him not to try it in a match again.

 

[Blade for Sale]

He did it once. He messed it up (threw it straight into the ground), and then clattered into the opposition player who he'd chucked it to, and got a yellow card. Apparently he did it pretty well in training (it was known as the Pemberton Rocket), but Bassett told him not to try it in a match again.

It was like this fella! Impressive if you get it right.....

 

[Rodley]

This guy was the best remember him launching throws up to Chief Wayne Allison for Tranmere at the Lane.

 

[Sithblade]

He did it once. He messed it up (threw it straight into the ground), and then clattered into the opposition player who he'd chucked it to, and got a yellow card. Apparently he did it pretty well in training (it was known as the Pemberton Rocket), but Bassett told him not to try it in a match again.

I think it was the 1st home game 91/92 season against West Ham with new seats/ roof on Kop.

 

[Geordie Blade]

I think it was the 1st home game 91/92 season against West Ham with new seats/ roof on Kop.

That sounds about right. I recall it being in front of the John St Terrace, and his throw was aimed towards the away end. I tried it for weeks afterwards in the back garden at home, but never quite perfected it!

 

[Hodgesleftpeg]

Also a great coach and youth team coach.

Another one we let go far too easily was John Pemberton the coach..

Ps - walkley great area .. Apart from the S6 postcode (I am from walkley but my Dad was from Darnall.. helped me see the light at an early age!!)

 

[1danewhitehouse]

Steve Watson used to do the same for Everton and Newcastle. Might have been too old to do it for the pigs.