GrahamC Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 hours ago, nickolas said: Nope. Basso questioned GJ’s summer transfer quality after the play off final season. GJ didnt like it so forced him out. Seems highly unlikely, as he played 44/46 that following season. Also we only signed 2 players, Nicky Maynard (the only player to score 20 in a season at that level for many years until Tammy Abraham) & Gavin Williams, who wasn’t anything special but certainly had his moments, so hardly a Styvar type signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 Recall, the jesus saves but keegan scores on the rebound, t shirt, early 80s.everybody seemed to own one. Basso would have approved. Yep that penalty save against watford, was one of the best saves ive seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 He was a nice down to earth fella. Best thing out of woking since paul weller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted March 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-adriano-basso-promotion-6861806 Some more from the interview. Oh Basso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 13 hours ago, nickolas said: Nope. Basso questioned GJ’s summer transfer quality after the play off final season. GJ didnt like it so forced him out. There was unrest in the dressing room due to disparity of wages between some of the key players from the promotion and play off seasons. McIndoe was one of our highest earners, and this didn’t sit well within the camp. Apparently it all got out of hand from there as players (including Basso) started to question the club’s (or rather the management’s) thinking on player’s worth. I had the pleasure of speaking with Basso and watching him train when he was out of contract. This was what he told us at the time. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 16 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: His career stats say he was average. It wasn’t just about his ability as a goalkeeper though Rob. He was inspirational. He was a leader. It was what he did for other players, for the team, in the dressing room as much as what he did between the sticks. How many threads have we seen on here the past decade bemoaning our lack of leadership? 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 1 minute ago, OddBallJim said: There was unrest in the dressing room due to disparity of wages between some of the key players from the promotion and play off seasons. McIndoe was one of our highest earners, and this didn’t sit well within the camp. Apparently it all got out of hand from there as players (including Basso) started to question the club’s (or rather the management’s) thinking on player’s worth. I had the pleasure of speaking with Basso and watching him train when he was out of contract. This was what he told us at the time. Not the first time. Remember Carey was allegedly disgruntled that he was paid less than players who had been brought in and left for Coventry. And Nigel has made it clear he doesn't want a significant disparity in wages across the squad. Some players are always going to be paid more than others for a variety of reasons but you have to keep the range reasonable to avoid dissent in the camp. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 He was popular because although he made mistakes he could also make incredible saves up there with top level keepers, and if he made a mistake he would immediately get over it, he was mentally very strong. I remember once an opposing player caught a shot from the edge of the box just right and it went like a bullet, he not only saved it but caught it and just carried on as if nothing had happened. He was popular (a bit like Jacki a few years before) as he was capable of doing things worth the entrance money on their own, there are only a few players in a City shirt I can remember like that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 16 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Never played top flight, managed less than 300 games in a 20 year career (a lot of it spent non-league), struggled to find clubs and ended up (so I just read on Wikipedia) playing just 31 games after throwing his toys out the pram when he was with us because he thought he was better than he was. Not saying he was a bad keeper, just think the myth of Basso was greater than the player. For balance, I thought Chris Weale was a better keeper, but he played even less. How you doing these days Chris? Joking aside, you have a fair point - his career before and after us was not great, and 300 games in a 20 year career doesn't equate to much per season. However, in his time here he was a mainstay in arguably the most successful City side in recent times (with regards to where we finished and nearly got to, as opposed to winning trophies at a lower level), and his character/beliefs helped individual players, as well as create numerous chants/songs from the terrace which have helped spur the team on (even to this day). Whilst a player can have a rather uninspiring career overall, it is still possible for them to become a (cult) hero at one club. So in some respects you're right, and in others you're wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 20 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: I know. Where are our South American scouts?! For a modest sinecure from City, I'd be prepared to base myself in Rio and scour the beaches for people who look good in a kickaround. I might concentrate on finding talent for our women's team mostly though.... I’ll come with you as I’ve heard we may be launching a women’s beach volleyball team and I’ve volunteered to be head of recruitment on that one ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 8 minutes ago, Taz said: How you doing these days Chris? Joking aside, you have a fair point - his career before and after us was not great, and 300 games in a 20 year career doesn't equate to much per season. However, in his time here he was a mainstay in arguably the most successful City side in recent times (with regards to where we finished and nearly got to, as opposed to winning trophies at a lower level), and his character/beliefs helped individual players, as well as create numerous chants/songs from the terrace which have helped spur the team on (even to this day). Whilst a player can have a rather uninspiring career overall, it is still possible for them to become a (cult) hero at one club. So in some respects you're right, and in others you're wrong. To be fair, I never said he was a poor player, just average. And if he hadn't been part of such a well assembled squad that experienced success I don't imagine he would be as fondly remembered by some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 1 hour ago, italian dave said: It wasn’t just about his ability as a goalkeeper though Rob. He was inspirational. He was a leader. It was what he did for other players, for the team, in the dressing room as much as what he did between the sticks. How many threads have we seen on here the past decade bemoaning our lack of leadership? Absolutely, spot @italian dave. It felt like a religious experience watching city with Basso in goal. That 'always believe' chant inspired by Basso seemed to really the team on to score countless goals at the end of games. A stark contrast to what be have the last few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 1 hour ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I’ll come with you as I’ve heard we may be launching a women’s beach volleyball team and I’ve volunteered to be head of recruitment on that one ... And , you will need an analyst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 3 hours ago, italian dave said: It wasn’t just about his ability as a goalkeeper though Rob. He was inspirational. He was a leader. It was what he did for other players, for the team, in the dressing room as much as what he did between the sticks. How many threads have we seen on here the past decade bemoaning our lack of leadership? Thank you for saving me the time of writing the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wybmadwity Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 30 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: And , you will need an analyst More of a boobsyst myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 Can't remember the opposition, but I remember Basso in a bit of bother following a back pass which he couldn't pick up and an opposition player at his back. He did a little shimmy and back heeled it to our left back. Another time, against Yeovil at home, a player took a pot shot from the edge of the area and Basso leaped to his left and plucked it out of the air and held on to it. Cue the "oh Basso" chant both times. Great keeper for us, one of the best I've seen, a one off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 Basso was great fun.Watching him was great fun.Remember when football (not just City)was fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 10 hours ago, Sheltons Army said: And , you will need an analyst You’re in the team! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 On 25/03/2022 at 17:04, Calculus said: it was a a time when all the players and supporters seemed together. Great days. Well, nearly all of us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPLEY RED Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 OH Basso OH Basso .......... I loved the way in our play off year when we were the 1-0 kings he would waste so much time every time he caught the ball diving to the floor and lying on the ball. Didn't he "convert" Bradley Orr to religion after Bradley's misdemeanours 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 I loved the song too, i missed it so much i started going to the opera. Blimey, they dont half get narky when you join in the singing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 On 25/03/2022 at 17:20, Bristol Rob said: Never played top flight, managed less than 300 games in a 20 year career (a lot of it spent non-league), struggled to find clubs and ended up (so I just read on Wikipedia) playing just 31 games after throwing his toys out the pram when he was with us because he thought he was better than he was. Not saying he was a bad keeper, just think the myth of Basso was greater than the player. For balance, I thought Chris Weale was a better keeper, but he played even less. You're talking "average" at the higher end of the game though. Championship players aren't "average" they're way above the average footballer. Even at the time he played for us, being in the Championship was above our "average" as we'd spent half our history at League 1 level 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 If Basso was ‘average’ I hate to think how the vast majority of players over the years would be classified If he was average , give me 11 average players forming a City side , any day of the week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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