If and if that's a bloody big if, bournemouth get bought will be a bloody kick in the teeth and show just how bad things are here. Other clubs are being bought some looking good ala brighton and of course there's notts county no so good. How could the mighty bourbemouth be abetter than a former premiere league london club just itching to be reborn.
Rummour wise, from a friend who knows a senior board member starting line up v bournemoth is;
Elliot
Richardson
Basey
Dailly
Seeking new player
Wagstaff
Seeking new player
Semedo
Racon
Akpo
Seeking new player
5 first teamers wanted, a few loans will be looking at a first team squad of around 20 to 25 unlike the 36 to 38 we've had over the last few years, u18's to make up the shortfall.
Basey said he would like to play CB, has the height and seems to be quite an intelligent player so think he could do well there. Worry about the lack of pace but it is L1 not the prem.
Would like to see Basey given a game at LM but last year when we did not have a recognised LM for half the season, Parky did not see him as an option.
[cite]Posted By: cafcdan18[/cite]Would like to see Basey given a game at LM but last year when we did not have a recognised LM for half the season, Parky did not see him as an option.
But he has seen him play there enough times in the Championship.
Did particularly well against Coventry.
I would not like to see Basey play CH. I've seen milk turn quicker. With his decent left foot and lack of mobility, he could play holding midfield or perhaps as an old school style sweeper.
Basey's lack of pace is massivley overstated imo. He's amoungst the slower players at the club, but only slow in the sense that a genuinely quick player will skin him - average pace players aren't going to go past him like he's not there. You need to look at Llera for that kind of slowness.
I hope Basey does get more game time next year, he seems another one with a decent head on his shoulders. Give me a slow but considered player over a fast, headless chicken any day of the week.
We've had a "Randolph is staying" and a "Sam is staying" thread, and it looks like they might be leaving. Maybe we need a "Fleetwood and McLeod are staying" thread.
[cite]Posted By: LargeAddick[/cite]Basey will eventually nail down a place in centre midfield imo.
I agree, still think Gareth Barry should be the player he tries to model himself on (performance vs Germany aside!).
I also think his best position for us next season would be as a left midfielder with a quick overlapping fullback (ideally Youga) behind him and an out and out winger on the right. He'd be defensively sound, would improve out set pieces ten fold and he's got good cross or two in that left boot of his.
I like him as a player and rate him and Solly highest of the young players that have been around the first team recently. I do worry if Wagstaff is going to start the season as first choice - I don't want to write the lad off but I've not seen much from him to say he's ready for a regular start yet.
When Basey played on the left of mid against Cov in 2008, I know we did not have a lot to play for, but Basey and Youga looked very decent as a partnership down the left hand side. Basey would add balance and excellent set piece delivery. Also after such a bad injury, maybe a spell on the left of midfield could be abit more forgiving than at Left Back where a rusty Basey (who already is not the quickest) could be very exposed. Even at places like Wycombe and Stockport last season, there were times when Basey looked vulnerable as there was no one in front of him to help out in the same way that Lloyd Sam did with Richardson.
Not sure about Basey in the centre, was not at Forest in 08 where I believe he played in the holding role.
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Rummour wise, from a friend who knows a senior board member starting line up v bournemoth is;
Elliot
Richardson
Basey
Dailly
Seeking new player
Wagstaff
Seeking new player
Semedo
Racon
Akpo
Seeking new player
5 first teamers wanted, a few loans will be looking at a first team squad of around 20 to 25 unlike the 36 to 38 we've had over the last few years, u18's to make up the shortfall.
edit LB - maybe, I guess he'll have to
Dread to think how weak our bench will be come August 7th.
Don't worry. Paddy Powell can make a new one, while waiting for the grass to grow.
What's wrong with Basey at centre back? Could well be his best position this time next year.
Basey said he would like to play CB, has the height and seems to be quite an intelligent player so think he could do well there. Worry about the lack of pace but it is L1 not the prem.
Would like to see Basey given a game at LM but last year when we did not have a recognised LM for half the season, Parky did not see him as an option.
hope I'm proved wrong cause I like the guy, but I think he would struggle at CH
But he has seen him play there enough times in the Championship.
Did particularly well against Coventry.
I hope Basey does get more game time next year, he seems another one with a decent head on his shoulders. Give me a slow but considered player over a fast, headless chicken any day of the week.
He is miles quicker than Llera and has a better football brain not to mention barks out orders like a trooper
not sure I agree, also llera isn't a full back
He's alright when he gets goin but like i say he finds it difficult to turn.
However, he gets skinned too easily due to his lack of pace, and can therefore be a bit of a liability when played at right-back.
Basey's lack of pace was exposed on several occasions in that game.
I agree, still think Gareth Barry should be the player he tries to model himself on (performance vs Germany aside!).
I also think his best position for us next season would be as a left midfielder with a quick overlapping fullback (ideally Youga) behind him and an out and out winger on the right. He'd be defensively sound, would improve out set pieces ten fold and he's got good cross or two in that left boot of his.
I like him as a player and rate him and Solly highest of the young players that have been around the first team recently. I do worry if Wagstaff is going to start the season as first choice - I don't want to write the lad off but I've not seen much from him to say he's ready for a regular start yet.
I think he could be a Darren Pitcher, when we liked him.
Not sure about Basey in the centre, was not at Forest in 08 where I believe he played in the holding role.