Popular Post Red Army 75 Posted March 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2022 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-adriano-basso-pearson-6859324 Some nice words from Adriano about City. Probably my favourite keeper for city him or John Shaw. Didn’t realise he played under NP who he also praised. Brilliant shot stopper 22 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWred Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 i ******* love that man. Absolute true definition of a cult hero during his time here 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 First seen Basso at Swindon away, 2005. Looked nothing like a Goalkeeper should do, was sleeping on someone's kitchen floor at the time as well. This motivation to improve his life and career was inspiring and he had a great career whilst with City, it's a shame how it all ended with a contract dispute with GJ. He had the odd clanger in him, but definitely saved us more often than not 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, 2015 said: First seen Basso at Swindon away, 2005. Looked nothing like a Goalkeeper should do, was sleeping on someone's kitchen floor at the time as well. This motivation to improve his life and career was inspiring and he had a great career whilst with City, it's a shame how it all ended with a contract dispute with GJ. He had the odd clanger in him, but definitely saved us more often than not Remember seeing the reserve game he played as a trialist at AG v Swindon. Basically made every catch of the ball look like he had pulled off the save of the season followed by at least 2 rolls on the floor. As you say he looked pretty raw in his early games but it truly was a remarkable story, back up keeper at Woking to the Championship play off final & BBC West Sport Personality of the year. Still seems mad that the only Brazilian to ever play for us was a goalie but the ride we went on under GJ with him between the posts was an exhilarating one. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Still seems mad that the only Brazilian to ever play for us was a goalie but the ride we went on under GJ with him between the posts was an exhilarating one. 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.... 1 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 This won't be a popular view, but for me he was average, and if it wasn't for his god bothering ways and the odd save for the camera, his time with us would be just about as memorable as a host of other average players. 2 1 4 2 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Just now, Bristol Rob said: This won't be a popular view, but for me he was average, and if it wasn't for his god bothering ways and the odd save for the camera, his time with us would be just about as memorable as a host of other average players. I think most players for City are largely average but its the idiosyncrasies that make players like Basso cult heroes His career post City absolutely drifted away 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 3 minutes 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.... Selfless. Having been there in the late 90s, I’d consider a similar role in Estonia & Latvia myself.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: I think most players for City are largely average but its the idiosyncrasies that make players like Basso cult heroes His career post City absolutely drifted away Was it not his 'belief' City denied him a premier league move, or am I thinking of a different player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 24 minutes 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.... We do actually have one based in Rio. Julio AvonGorgio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 What is a cult hero vs a hero? Surely Basso is a hero? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Selred said: What is a cult hero vs a hero? Surely Basso is a hero? A hero would’ve been saving a penalty in a championship play off final and getting promoted. A cult hero is being remembered so fondly by almost all city fans despite being “average”* *he wasn’t average by the way 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 33 minutes ago, David Brent said: A hero would’ve been saving a penalty in a championship play off final and getting promoted. A cult hero is being remembered so fondly by almost all city fans despite being “average”* *he wasn’t average by the way His career stats say he was average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: His career stats say he was average. Depends how you define as average. One of my favourite keepers we've had. Average to me would of been someone like Phillips. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) 51 minutes ago, David Brent said: A hero would’ve been saving a penalty in a championship play off final and getting promoted. A cult hero is being remembered so fondly by almost all city fans despite being “average”* *he wasn’t average by the way There was the penalty in the semi play off final though... And, lest we forget, he did a lot to help turn round Bradley Orr when he was going through bad times. That whole team were legends in my eyes and Basso was a key part of it.. it was a a time when all the players and supporters seemed together. Great days. Edited March 25, 2022 by Calculus 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 20 minutes ago, Selred said: Depends how you define as average. One of my favourite keepers we've had. Average to me would of been someone like Phillips. 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. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 4 hours ago, Red Army 75 said: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-adriano-basso-pearson-6859324 Some nice words from Adriano about City. Probably my favourite keeper for city him or John Shaw. Didn’t realise he played under NP who he also praised. Brilliant shot stopper Adriano was the centre-piece of the 'Always Believe' feelgood factor of 2006-2008, that encompassed everything we achieved over 2 wonderful seasons. When Adriano raised his hands to the skies before games, we all believed and the players delivered. A truly magical time. Thanks Adriano. 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Calculus said: There was the penalty in the semi play off final though... And, lest we forget, he did a lot to help turn round Bradley Orr when he was going through bad times. That whole team were legends in my eyes and Basso was a key part of it.. it was a a time when all the players and supporters seemed together. Great days. To be fair did he actually save that penalty? I swear it hit the post. Love the bloke though. I kinda get the ‘average’ sentiment even if I don’t necessarily quite agree. Out of all of our keepers he was clearly well above average but he wasn’t incredible, just a great bloke and a top influence on the club. Edited March 25, 2022 by nebristolred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Loved his over the top acrobatic two handed saves at times. Magical moments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 4 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Was it not his 'belief' City denied him a premier league move, or am I thinking of a different player? He seemed to be convinced of PL interest but it was reported at the time that his agent told him otherwise and that he should sign a new contract with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 I thought that regardless of his talent - and he wasn't bad! - he was a talisman for that GJ side. Lovely relationship with the crowd. We've been lacking that of late. Good luck to him. One of my favourite City players. A real character. He gave one of the boots he wore at Wembley to my eldest as he walked off the pitch at the end of the match. It's in a case on our bookshelf. Still got a bit of Wembley turf attached. Always believe and all that - not that it has been easy of late... 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) 23 minutes ago, nebristolred said: To be fair did he actually save that penalty? I swear it hit the post. Love the bloke though. I kinda get the ‘average’ sentiment even if I don’t necessarily quite agree. Out of all of our keepers he was clearly well above average but he wasn’t incredible, just a great bloke and a top influence on the club. You are right, it did hit the post. I remember Basso coming out, offering a handshake to Watson, blessing him, taking an age to get back to his line and then stopping to offer up a prayer. Am fairly sure all this didn't exactly help Watson. Incidentally, it was later reported that he said that he had prayed to Holy Ghost, who had apparently told him to go to his right. No ordinary bloke was Basso. Edited March 25, 2022 by Calculus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Loved him. He was a great character and when he pointed to the heavens it helped stir fans up (and I’m saying that as an atheist). His determination was excellent (I’m sure I read somewhere he used to practice when he didn’t have a club by getting his wife to take shots at him in the park) and he went from non-league to being in a side that was a whisker away from reaching the top division. Very fond memories of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 5 hours ago, Selred said: What is a cult hero vs a hero? Surely Basso is a hero? I had him down as a cult..........(bloody predictive texting) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 I have to me Basso always worried me between the posts. Just did not inspire me with confidence. I remember from the time no one much agreed with. Just as I saw it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Owner of the biggest hands I’ve ever seen. As shown in the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 5 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Was it not his 'belief' City denied him a premier league move, or am I thinking of a different player? Nope. Basso questioned GJ’s summer transfer quality after the play off final season. GJ didnt like it so forced him out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Humble Realist Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Basso average? He was man of the match in countless games!! Always believe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 hour 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. If that's true then Basso was correct to question it. Other than Maynard it was pretty crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Calculus said: Incidentally, it was later reported that he said that he had prayed to Holy Ghost, who had apparently told him to go to his right. No ordinary bloke was Basso. Think that was the Watford one. Although presumably he’d ask him again anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 25, 2022 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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