Billy Whitehurst 885 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Good signing for Spurs, good fee for us. £7.5m profit for someone with only one Premier League season behind him isn't a bad bit of business for us. I don't begrudge the lad a transfer at all. He was our best player last season and was also our lowest paid. If I was in the same situation, I'd have done the same. I hope he does well at Spurs. eh ? There's always a lot of bitterness in these threads whenever anyone leaves so I thought I'd try something different! I like the guy as a player and appreciate what he did for us last season so I wish the lad good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 He was a good player, but the valuation of him is way overpriced. I also disliked the manner he went about securing a move away, and sobbing about a single coach trip shows how soppy he was. Angry wank for Danny over this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 One of the many members of last season's team that had been relegated more than once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 One of the many members of last season's team that had been relegated more than once. Which is what some people dont seem to realise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I fully expect him to fail at Spurs. If he was such a good player/prospect he would've been off somewhere else for £12m, which is a canny price for a decent CB iyam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespaws 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Still, Bassong sort of got what he wished for, but he'll be dissapointed a big club never came in for him. To go back to a post I made elsewhere, I have it from the lad himself that he didnt want to leave, was happy to stay and would accept £25k a week, the club would only offer £17k and in his words (sounds better in a French accent) "there are lazy bastards there earning £40k+ thats why I want £25k". To put it into perspective, we allegedly pay Colos agent £28k per week! So an agent is worth £11k more than our player of last season. Really? WTF? WTF are we payng an agent for anyway? and can I just say WTF!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 866 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Once again goes to show what an absolute cheating scumbag 'Appy 'Arry is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 One of the many members of last season's team that had been relegated more than once. Which is what some people dont seem to realise. I realised it. It's a bit of an oversimplification to suggest that that means he isn't much good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 One of the many members of last season's team that had been relegated more than once. Which is what some people dont seem to realise. I realised it. It's a bit of an oversimplification to suggest that that means he isn't much good though. Someone mentioned we won more games when he wasn't playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 10 million is fantastic business seeing as Curtis Davis went to Villa for about 7 mill and became an integral part of a top 6 side. i think we got, not what he's worth but what he will be worth... if we get 10 mil... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 One of the many members of last season's team that had been relegated more than once. Which is what some people dont seem to realise. I realised it. It's a bit of an oversimplification to suggest that that means he isn't much good though. Someone mentioned we won more games when he wasn't playing. No idea if that's true but that's another oversimplication obviously. Especially when we only won 7 all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 One of the many members of last season's team that had been relegated more than once. Which is what some people dont seem to realise. I realised it. It's a bit of an oversimplification to suggest that that means he isn't much good though. Someone mentioned we won more games when he wasn't playing. No idea if that's true but that's another oversimplication obviously. Especially when we only won 7 all season. It's oversimplication at its finest, but I don't see the hype and attention he got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 One of the many members of last season's team that had been relegated more than once. Which is what some people dont seem to realise. I realised it. It's a bit of an oversimplification to suggest that that means he isn't much good though. Someone mentioned we won more games when he wasn't playing. No idea if that's true but that's another oversimplication obviously. Especially when we only won 7 all season. It's oversimplication at its finest, but I don't see the hype and attention he got here. Why bring it up then, if it's proves nothing? Fair enough if you don't rate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norbert Colon 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 He is a good player - raw - but a physical prescence, i am not happy he has left, however, it maybe good news as his and Beyes' sale may be the decisive factors that push the sale of the club through, in which case I would piggy back him to London myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Apart from the 2 red cards and sometimes reckless play he is a top class defender and only 22. Not quite the finished product yet but I wouldn't be surprised to see him go far and do quite well, Spurs is probably a good place for him to develop, just like Villa was for Milner. We didn't want to lose him but if he didn't want to stay then it's good to make some money off him, I still would like to see where the money is going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 One of the many members of last season's team that had been relegated more than once. Which is what some people dont seem to realise. I realised it. It's a bit of an oversimplification to suggest that that means he isn't much good though. Someone mentioned we won more games when he wasn't playing. No idea if that's true but that's another oversimplication obviously. Especially when we only won 7 all season. It's oversimplication at its finest, but I don't see the hype and attention he got here. Why bring it up then, if it's proves nothing? Fair enough if you don't rate him. Still its something to be aware of, and that it's not all that great. He was a stroppy French unknown, and after a run of games he was portrayed as brilliance, the end of the season run showed me his true colours tbh, after he got sent off at the most crucial time of the season. Beye stands as a better player for me and for possibly half the fee and two stable years, he would have been worth the money, then again I'd be devestated if Habib left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 One of the many members of last season's team that had been relegated more than once. Which is what some people dont seem to realise. I realised it. It's a bit of an oversimplification to suggest that that means he isn't much good though. Someone mentioned we won more games when he wasn't playing. No idea if that's true but that's another oversimplication obviously. Especially when we only won 7 all season. It's oversimplication at its finest, but I don't see the hype and attention he got here. Why bring it up then, if it's proves nothing? Fair enough if you don't rate him. Still its something to be aware of, and that it's not all that great. He was a stroppy French unknown, and after a run of games he was portrayed as brilliance, the end of the season run showed me his true colours tbh, after he got sent off at the most crucial time of the season. Beye stands as a better player for me and for possibly half the fee and two stable years, he would have been worth the money, then again I'd be devestated if Habib left. I think we'll have to agree to differ on Bassong then. Absolutely no chance of Beye staying btw and I don't blame him but how can you have a pop at Bassong for his behaviour (I'm assuming that's what the stroppy French comment is about) but then not see that Beye's behaviour in the close season is on a par? I don't blame either of them btw. I don't think it's exactly fair to make a direct comparison between an experienced international and a young kid playing his first season in the PL either. Having said that, Bassong had a far better season imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 One of the many members of last season's team that had been relegated more than once. Which is what some people dont seem to realise. I realised it. It's a bit of an oversimplification to suggest that that means he isn't much good though. Someone mentioned we won more games when he wasn't playing. No idea if that's true but that's another oversimplication obviously. Especially when we only won 7 all season. It's oversimplication at its finest, but I don't see the hype and attention he got here. Why bring it up then, if it's proves nothing? Fair enough if you don't rate him. Still its something to be aware of, and that it's not all that great. He was a stroppy French unknown, and after a run of games he was portrayed as brilliance, the end of the season run showed me his true colours tbh, after he got sent off at the most crucial time of the season. Beye stands as a better player for me and for possibly half the fee and two stable years, he would have been worth the money, then again I'd be devestated if Habib left. I think we'll have to agree to differ on Bassong then. Absolutely no chance of Beye staying btw and I don't blame him but how can you have a pop at Bassong for his behaviour (I'm assuming that's what the stroppy French comment is about) but then not see that Beye's behaviour in the close season is on a par? I don't blame either of them btw. I don't think it's exactly fair to make a direct comparison between an experienced international and a young kid playing his first season in the PL either. Having said that, Bassong had a far better season imo. Beye dedicated himself to the cause after relegation, obviously things have changed as Shearer has moved on. I also don't blame Bassong either in leaving just the fact he acted unproffessionally when being asked to travel by bus, and decided not to, consequently he was fined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 One of the many members of last season's team that had been relegated more than once. Which is what some people dont seem to realise. I realised it. It's a bit of an oversimplification to suggest that that means he isn't much good though. Someone mentioned we won more games when he wasn't playing. No idea if that's true but that's another oversimplication obviously. Especially when we only won 7 all season. It's oversimplication at its finest, but I don't see the hype and attention he got here. Why bring it up then, if it's proves nothing? Fair enough if you don't rate him. Still its something to be aware of, and that it's not all that great. He was a stroppy French unknown, and after a run of games he was portrayed as brilliance, the end of the season run showed me his true colours tbh, after he got sent off at the most crucial time of the season. Beye stands as a better player for me and for possibly half the fee and two stable years, he would have been worth the money, then again I'd be devestated if Habib left. I think we'll have to agree to differ on Bassong then. Absolutely no chance of Beye staying btw and I don't blame him but how can you have a pop at Bassong for his behaviour (I'm assuming that's what the stroppy French comment is about) but then not see that Beye's behaviour in the close season is on a par? I don't blame either of them btw. I don't think it's exactly fair to make a direct comparison between an experienced international and a young kid playing his first season in the PL either. Having said that, Bassong had a far better season imo. Beye dedicated himself to the cause after relegation, obviously things have changed as Shearer has moved on. I also don't blame Bassong either in leaving just the fact he acted unproffessionally when being asked to travel by bus, and decided not to, consequently he was fined. That's a fairly minor thing under the circumstances. Not that I agree with it. Is it any different or more disruptive than Beye coming out and saying he wants to leave on numerous occasions or, for that matter, his saying Chris Hughton is not a manager? I'm not having a go at Beye but I don't see how one is worse than the other. Also, Bassong supposedly was willing to stay if Shearer was appointed. Again, what's the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) One of the many members of last season's team that had been relegated more than once. Which is what some people dont seem to realise. I realised it. It's a bit of an oversimplification to suggest that that means he isn't much good though. Someone mentioned we won more games when he wasn't playing. No idea if that's true but that's another oversimplication obviously. Especially when we only won 7 all season. It's oversimplication at its finest, but I don't see the hype and attention he got here. Why bring it up then, if it's proves nothing? Fair enough if you don't rate him. Still its something to be aware of, and that it's not all that great. He was a stroppy French unknown, and after a run of games he was portrayed as brilliance, the end of the season run showed me his true colours tbh, after he got sent off at the most crucial time of the season. Beye stands as a better player for me and for possibly half the fee and two stable years, he would have been worth the money, then again I'd be devestated if Habib left. I think we'll have to agree to differ on Bassong then. Absolutely no chance of Beye staying btw and I don't blame him but how can you have a pop at Bassong for his behaviour (I'm assuming that's what the stroppy French comment is about) but then not see that Beye's behaviour in the close season is on a par? I don't blame either of them btw. I don't think it's exactly fair to make a direct comparison between an experienced international and a young kid playing his first season in the PL either. Having said that, Bassong had a far better season imo. Beye dedicated himself to the cause after relegation, obviously things have changed as Shearer has moved on. I also don't blame Bassong either in leaving just the fact he acted unproffessionally when being asked to travel by bus, and decided not to, consequently he was fined. That's a fairly minor thing under the circumstances. Not that I agree with it. Is it any different or more disruptive than Beye coming out and saying he wants to leave on numerous occasions or, for that matter, his saying Chris Hughton is not a manager? I'm not having a go at Beye but I don't see how one is worse than the other. Also, Bassong supposedly was willing to stay if Shearer was appointed. Again, what's the difference? If Beye did say Hughton wasn't a manager, then he's spot on and thinks what the majority of this board does on the matter. Beye has a right to come out and declare 'wanting out', considering he's in his final years and wants to be playing in the best leauge, as he stated previously he wanted to end his career here, but obviously short-term wise that doesn't look acheivable. Edited August 6, 2009 by ChriszyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 One of the many members of last season's team that had been relegated more than once. Which is what some people dont seem to realise. I realised it. It's a bit of an oversimplification to suggest that that means he isn't much good though. Someone mentioned we won more games when he wasn't playing. No idea if that's true but that's another oversimplication obviously. Especially when we only won 7 all season. It's oversimplication at its finest, but I don't see the hype and attention he got here. Why bring it up then, if it's proves nothing? Fair enough if you don't rate him. Still its something to be aware of, and that it's not all that great. He was a stroppy French unknown, and after a run of games he was portrayed as brilliance, the end of the season run showed me his true colours tbh, after he got sent off at the most crucial time of the season. Beye stands as a better player for me and for possibly half the fee and two stable years, he would have been worth the money, then again I'd be devestated if Habib left. I think we'll have to agree to differ on Bassong then. Absolutely no chance of Beye staying btw and I don't blame him but how can you have a pop at Bassong for his behaviour (I'm assuming that's what the stroppy French comment is about) but then not see that Beye's behaviour in the close season is on a par? I don't blame either of them btw. I don't think it's exactly fair to make a direct comparison between an experienced international and a young kid playing his first season in the PL either. Having said that, Bassong had a far better season imo. Beye dedicated himself to the cause after relegation, obviously things have changed as Shearer has moved on. I also don't blame Bassong either in leaving just the fact he acted unproffessionally when being asked to travel by bus, and decided not to, consequently he was fined. That's a fairly minor thing under the circumstances. Not that I agree with it. Is it any different or more disruptive than Beye coming out and saying he wants to leave on numerous occasions or, for that matter, his saying Chris Hughton is not a manager? I'm not having a go at Beye but I don't see how one is worse than the other. Also, Bassong supposedly was willing to stay if Shearer was appointed. Again, what's the difference? If Beye did say Hughton wasn't a manager, then he's spot on and thinks what the majority of this board does on the matter. Beye has a right to come out and declare 'wanting out', considering he's in his final years and wants to be playing in the best leauge, as he stated previously he wanted to end his career here, but obviously short-term wise that doesn't look acheivable. I'm not saying that's not the case. I'm asking how that's any less unprofessional than what Bassong's done. Basically I think your criticism of him both as a player and of his off-the-field actions is harsh. You made the direct comparison with Beye though and in the one season they were both at the club Bassong was clearly a better performer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffidae 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 can Spuds drag this out until after the WBA match to use up his suspension? It would be hilarious if they tried that and got gazzumped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 can Spuds drag this out until after the WBA match to use up his suspension? It would be hilarious if they tried that and got gazzumped! Can't blame them for holding off to the start of next week for that very reason tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Despite the way it's ended (I think not going to Dundee was a mixture of imaturity and a wanker agent) he'll always get a big thumbs up from me for THAT tackle on Kenwyn Jones. Sad, but it kind of sums up the season we've just watched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffidae 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Despite the way it's ended (I think not going to Dundee was a mixture of imaturity and a wanker agent) he'll always get a big thumbs up from me for THAT tackle on Kenwyne Jones. Sad, but it kind of sums up the season we've just watched. awesome ‘that’ tackle like. Is there a clip of it anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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