The Fish 10972 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Keegan impressed by trialistMagpies boss to decide on Bassong Last updated: 27th July 2008 Sebastien Bassong Metz Bassong: Waiting to learn fate Kevin Keegan is set to make a decision on trialist Sebastien Bassong after he turned in a fine display in Newcastle's latest pre-season friendly. The Metz defender played the full 90 minutes as the Magpies lost 1-0 to Doncaster on Saturday. He has been training with the rest of the squad for the past week and Keegan admits he has been impressed. The Newcastle boss is now mulling over whether the 22-year-old has done enough to earn a deal. "I thought he did very well and we'll see where we go from here," Keegan told the club's official website. "He's not a kid. He's played 70-odd times in the French First Division and has played for France Under-21s. "He's one we've had with us a week and we've seen him train and wanted to see him in a match and this was a very good test for him. "For someone new he did very well." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 The "46" songs were the highlight yesterday like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4ever 0 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 The "46" songs were the highlight yesterday like. Absolutely. Played well the lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2991 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 is this the famous trialist "a"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 oh yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 is this the famous trialist "a"??? I don't think so, Donny had 3 players called Trialist (talented family). Just an ill informed travelling support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4ever 0 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 http://www.fcmetz.com/voir.php?id=5029 Football Club of Metz and Newcastle United found an agreement financial concerning the international defender hope Sebastien Bassong. This one very soon will sign a contract with the English club, which l' had put at l' test throughout last week. Formed with the FC Metz, Sebastien Bassong carried the garnet-red shirt to 87 recoveries. He registered a goal, at the time of season 2006/2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Good stuff, all though by the sounds of it should get number 46. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Another lad on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I think if anyone gets a name on their shirt this season they should get his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I thought we were getting him for free not buying him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I thought we were getting him for free not buying him. he still has a contract with Metz. I think the trail was an argeement with the club so that we could have a look at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10972 Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 If he doesn't keep the number 46 it's a fucking travesty the like of which hasn't been seen since 5ive failed to win a grammy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I thought we were getting him for free not buying him. he still has a contract with Metz. I think the trail was an argeement with the club so that we could have a look at him. Sorted then. I wonder how much he will cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14066 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Nice to see us strengthening the back line. Where did he play on Saturday? In the centre or RB? Either way, we could use some dependable cover. Let's just hope he's not another Rozenhal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Skysports: Newcastle have reached an agreement with Metz regarding their defender Sebastien Bassong. The France Under 21 international recently underwent a trial period with the Magpies, featuring in their pre-season friendly defeat at Doncaster. The Premier League side are understood to have agreed a fee for the 22-year-old, although personal terms are yet to be finalised. The move is expected to be completed in the next few days, ending Bassong's three-year association with Metz. The full-back had been linked with Everton earlier in the summer, but Newcastle would appear to have beaten their rivals to the player's signature. He has made 87 appearances since making his professional bow in 2005 and has scored one goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Will be good to see him sign. No doubt comparisons will be made between him and another French defender to play for the Toon, whose surname begins with a "B" and ends in "song". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Sebastien Bassong has exclusively told setantasports.com how happy he is to have signed with Newcastle United, following a successful trial. French second tier club Metz revealed on Tuesday they had agreed a transfer fee with The Magpies for 22-year-old defender Bassong, who impressed during a week-long trial. Kevin Keegan strengthens his squad with the former France Under-21 international, who has expressed his intense joy and emotion to us. “I’m content, very satisfied to sign with Newcastle,” Bassong told setantasports.com. “To be honest, I didn’t expect this to happen, it’s huge for me. “No, it’s not a dream come true to me, but it’s impossible to measure how motivated I am. “The law of competition will show who plays and who doesn’t. “I’ll have to adapt during a period of time, I don’t know how long it’s going to take me. “Nevertheless, I’m ready to sit on the bench if I have to. “I will be played at centre back, oh yes.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 “I will be played at centre back, oh yes.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 “I will be played at centre back, oh yes.” Oh I will Be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14066 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 “I will be played at centre back, oh yes.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 From Wikipedia This signing, along with 2 other made by Kevin Keegan this summer in the transfer market, shows that Spurs aren't actually able to steal every player Newcastle are linked with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 “I will be played at centre back, oh yes.” Oh I will Be Good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douggy B 0 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 From Wikipedia This signing, along with 2 other made by Kevin Keegan this summer in the transfer market, shows that Spurs aren't actually able to steal every player Newcastle are linked with. Just the good ones Glad to see that KK was impressed nby a defenders performance in a defeat to a newly promoted Championship side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman02uk 0 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 so wheres the 46 come into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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