Mr Popodopolous Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 (edited) Not strictly speaking City related these days but might interest a few. https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/adriano-basso-sheffield-wednesday-faith-26463757 Edited March 15, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 It's good to see he is still active in the game in England. I'd forgotten he was at Wednesday, or maybe just didn't know. Understandable why a bit too nuanced a detail for this interview but I'd really be interested in his take in his departure. From the outside, the way he was omitted for his last season felt quite harsh and - nothing against Gerken - cutting our noses off to spite our face. But maybe there was more to it. Great keeper during his time in the team though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 So Wenger would have signed him for Arsenal if he had visa approval. Gutting for him. Know how he feels re visas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 Love the guy. What great time it was to be a city fan, when he was here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWred Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 Eccentric, flamboyant and an absolute cult hero I love that man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claverham_Red Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 Thanks for sharing the link. Interesting he spent 3 months with Arsenal then ended up at St Albans then Woking! Surprised he only played 297 games throughout his career, but he was mostly brilliant in his 5 years at City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 Loved Basso's flamboyant style, making easy saves look spectacular for the cameras. He reminded me of Bruce Grobbelaar in that respect (although obviously not in quite the same class). Shame his tenure here turned sour at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 Iconic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 (edited) I feel privileged to have seen a true original like Adriano play for City. An example of his inspirational effect on the team was in the way in which he approached penalties - asking the Holy Spirit which way the ball was going to go and then seeming to fly horizontally metres above the ground across the goalmouth under the Spirit's influence and saving more than a few with this method! (including one from Darius Henderson) You have to say that Gary J had a gift in taking on special characters like him, realising their vital importance for the ethos of the team Edited March 16, 2023 by southvillekiddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 The only keeper I’ve seen where it seemed he had a trampoline as a 6 yard box. His agility was amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 29 minutes ago, Portland Bill said: The only keeper I’ve seen where it seemed he had a trampoline as a 6 yard box. His agility was amazing. Absolutely this. I always thought that was his greatest strength. You hear outfield players being described as having “quick feet”. For me, Basso showed that it’s something that’s just as important to keepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDarwall Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 Basso was a totemic figure in the GJ era. I might be misremembering but it felt like his big fall out with GJ was the start of everything going to pieces. I think his penalty save from Henderson was the loudest celebration I've ever heard other than a goal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 I always remember him at Yeovil, right in front of the massed ranks of City fans, got knocked out cold and despite apparent concussion when he came round he went absolutely ballistic at the suggestion that he might have to come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 2 hours ago, TDarwall said: Basso was a totemic figure in the GJ era. I might be misremembering but it felt like his big fall out with GJ was the start of everything going to pieces. I think his penalty save from Henderson was the loudest celebration I've ever heard other than a goal. You’re right. He was also the complete opposite of everything that you come to expect as a City fan. We sign our only Brazilian & then find out he’s a bloody goalkeeper, he was only on the subs bench at Woking at that time & yet he was soon a regular as we won promotion under GJ then got to the playoff final for the Prem. Won South West sport personality of the year then as well. Cost us nothing & yet will go down as an inspirational figure & a true City legend. Not sure that I completely believe his version here of the Arsene Wenger business, mind.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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