Barisic update from the manager

[ICA_86]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319572730233180161

 

[Clubdeckg]

Glad its nothing serious! No worries at all about Bassey stepping in, really looks a class act

 

[Orangeandblue]

Glad its nothing serious! No worries at all about Bassey stepping in, really looks a class act

Bassey looks an outstanding prospect. Very impressive.

 

[AdiCR2]

Similar was said with Roofe and Aribo unfortunately, if it’s a couple of weeks I will take that

 

[Captain_Buns]

I think he’s been struggling with a niggle for a while. Give him the recovery time he needs.

 

[LOL 133]

Bassey looks brilliant. Skillful with power and pace.

 

[Hurleyreyes]

Give him a rest to recover anyway.

Bassey will be just fine. Tailor made for the SPL.

I have this vision of him at least once a season rampaging from our own half just barging all the way through on goal, everyone bouncing off him, leading to a goal from him or someone else

 

[ICA_86]

I think he’s been struggling with a niggle for a while. Give him the recovery time he needs.

He hasn’t shaken off the injury he got with Croatia on the previous international break last month.

He should have been pulled out of the most recent Croatia squad.

 

[jackstar]

Really impressed with the guys that came in Bassey and big Leon were superb. How refreshing it is to have players coming on just as good as the ones they replaced. Just hope we can keep everyone fit and up to speed in terms of match fitness.

 

[Broxi1985]

He hasn’t shaken off the injury he got with Croatia on the previous international break last month.

He should have been pulled out of the most recent Croatia squad.

And rested v celtic?

 

[Kirbys House]

Give him a rest; we shouldn't really need him for Sunday & Bassey looked very assured last night.

 

[LarkfiedLoyalNS]

Take no chances, Bassey has proved he’s an able deputy.

 

[coops11]

Give him a rest to recover anyway.

Bassey will be just fine. Tailor made for the SPL.

I have this vision of him at least once a season rampaging from our own half just barging all the way through on goal, everyone bouncing off him, leading to a goal from him or someone else

Jonah Lomu style!

 

[Clinton Baptiste]

Love Barisic but always get the fear anytime he tackles or gets tackled, he seems to pick up impact injuries more than others. At least Bassey is showing signs that he is a decent replacement, looks to be another good find by the scouting team.

 

[Raumdeuter]

Bassey deserves to start on sunday regardless of Borna's availability imo.

He was unreal after he came on

 

[dh1963]

Perish the thought, but if Bassey got injured too who would be our emergency 3rd choice left back?

 

[LOL 133]

Bassey deserves to start on sunday regardless of Borna's availability imo.

He was unreal after he came on

I thought so too. I didnt want to say it but we looked better with Bassey. No criticism of Barisic but Bassey was more effective.

 

[Raumdeuter]

Perish the thought, but if Bassey got injured too who would be our emergency 3rd choice left back?

Aribo probably, he'd do a perfectly adequate job there too

 

[Robert California]

In an ironic way, having Bassey on the field in last 30 mins and not Baricis was a blessing.

That area of pitch was worst affected by rainfall and Bassey didn't try to over-complicate with too many passes or link up as much as Borna usually does.

Instead, Bassey just used his strengths to combat the conditions, power and pace and I believe that was more effective in the closing stages of the game...

 

[Lord Summerisle]

Perish the thought, but if Bassey got injured too who would be our emergency 3rd choice left back?

Aribo?

Did he not come on as a LB when he scored his wonder goal in the EL?

 

[dh1963]

I thought so too. I didnt want to say it but we looked better with Bassey. No criticism of Barisic but Bassey was more effective.

Let's not go too overboard.

We're talking about a young raw inexperienced player compared to Croatia's first choice who has unreal stats for assists and clean sheets.

Bassey looks a real find, but there's no doubt who is our number 1 left back.

 

[LOL 133]

Let's not go too overboard.

We're talking about a young raw inexperienced player compared to Croatia's first choice who has unreal stats for assists and clean sheets.

Bassey looks a real find, but there's no doubt who is our number 1 left back.

I was referring to last night's game.

 

[dh1963]

I was referring to last night's game.

It was the quote "Bassey deserves to start on Sunday regardless of Borna's availability" I was meaning to disagree with. The one you replied to rather than said.
Sorry.

 

[jim_baxter1960]

Looks like we have a squad now. None of the frailties of what covers the first 11 from the past couple of seasons.

 

[Melrose]

In an ironic way, having Bassey on the field in last 30 mins and not Baricis was a blessing.

That area of pitch was worst affected by rainfall and Bassey didn't try to over-complicate with too many passes or link up as much as Borna usually does.

Instead, Bassey just used his strengths to combat the conditions, power and pace and I believe that was more effective in the closing stages of the game...

I was thinking the same watching the game.
He was a superb out ball to relieve pressure and defended well too. A tremendous 45 minutes in those conditions, he also created a couple of great chances out of nothing.
Looks a great prospect, as he also showed at Fir Park, just needs games to develop.

 

[Modfella]

Play Bassey and don't take any risks, we don't need to play Borna for this one.

 

[Walter2]

Yeah,no fears bassey standing in for borna, but will miss the quality of the delivery.

 

[barneythebear]

Rest him and give big Bassey a run, it’s going to be a long season and no reason to take unnecessary risks. We have the depth now to do it.

 

[pandager1]

Perish the thought, but if Bassey got injured too who would be our emergency 3rd choice left back?

Very good question, Balogun at a push (even though he's right footed) perhaps?

 

[RenfrewBear72]

Have zero qualms about Bassey coming in at the weekend, he will run over the top of Livi.

 

[Modfella]

Yeah,no fears bassey standing in for borna, but will miss the quality of the delivery.

Bassey doesn't need delivery he will just run through them.

 

[albertz_left_peg]

Glad nothing to serious a key player for us

 

[david1982]

No need to risk him on Sunday we have a more than capable deputy.

 

[mark hateley]

Take no chances, Bassey has proved he’s an able deputy.

Deputy?

At this rate Borna will have a fight on his hands for the jersey.

 

[GeckoBear29]

And rested v celtic?

No.
Pulled out the squad and left at home not playing v France. IMO anyway

 

[lwl]

Quite happy for Borna to be given the weekend off and focus on returning for Lech Poznan.

Bassey was tremendous last night, so would love to see him again versus Livingston.

 

[barrheadbear]

Jonah Lomu style!

Love that, can picture players bouncing of Bassey left, right and centre.

He is still a bit raw, definitely a work in progress but if any coaching staff can bring his undoubted talents altogether it is ours.

 

[Portrushbear]

Bassey is the Jeremy Clarkson of left backs


POOOOOWWWWWWEEERRRRRRR

 

[LOL 133]

It was the quote "Bassey deserves to start on Sunday regardless of Borna's availability" I was meaning to disagree with. The one you replied to rather than said.
Sorry.

No problem.

 

[Jase]

The value of Bassey should not be underestimated. It was so good to be in a position where we didn't have to take any chances with Borna last night.

 

[TN8]

No need to risk him. Get him ready for next Thursday.

 

[RangersEasyOK]

No.
Pulled out the squad and left at home not playing v France. IMO anyway

Don’t think you can pull players out of the squad then play them in your next league game ?

 

[Sam English]

Would make sense in resting him on Sunday.

 

[GeckoBear29]

Don’t think you can pull players out of the squad then play them in your next league game ?

You can. The only reason NI blocked Lafferty was because of how he handled it. I’m sure the correct communication between the club and Croatia over injury concerns would’ve ensured they didn’t block him from playing

 

[Euro Scooter]

Bassey was very good last night and looks like he will be a worthy successor to Barisic if he moves on in the next year or two but I want Borna back asap.

Bassey is still a wee bit raw and I just love those crosses from Barisic too much.

 

[Bluemail]

Give him a rest to recover anyway.

Bassey will be just fine. Tailor made for the SPL.

I have this vision of him at least once a season rampaging from our own half just barging all the way through on goal, everyone bouncing off him, leading to a goal from him or someone else

I thought one point last night he was going to do a Whittaker in the sporting game back in the day.

 

[BlueSevenTwo]

7-10 days then.

 

[JeffreySpauIding]

I have no problems with Bassey playing for the next few games as he looks great but hopefully this is not another injury that runs on and on.

 

[Rathcoole Ranger]

Give him a rest to recover anyway.

Bassey will be just fine. Tailor made for the SPL.

I have this vision of him at least once a season rampaging from our own half just barging all the way through on goal, everyone bouncing off him, leading to a goal from him or someone else

And then we all do the bouncy...........socially distanced of course.

 

[Calderwoodbear]

Complete confidence in Bassey, a star in the making, no need to take risks with players with knocks when you have an able deputy ready to play.