Sheffield United defender Chris Basham leans towards Sunderland wanting to “gain the upper hand” against Newcastle United.
Newcastle United fans were quick to mock Sheffield United defender Chris Basham after yesterday’s 8-0 rout.
In the build-up to the Premier League clash at Bramall Lane, Sunderland fan Basham is keen to “get the upper hand” against the Magpies.
“Those are all important games in the Premier League but it’s not just another game, it’s Newcastle United and obviously they will come to us after going to San Siro to play AC Milan in midweek,” Basham told Blades.
“Today’s program.
“Their vision has completely changed over the last year, they have qualified for the Champions League and their hopes and aspirations will now be about silverware.
“To be honest, this is a hugely important game for me, I know there will be a lot of people going away, but as a Sunderland fan I always want to get a goal from them And obviously playing for Sheffield United we want to get the first three points.
” starting our season, that’s the most important factor for me.
“I will be 8 years old to be Chris Basham after this match,” one fan said, while another said:
“If you haven’t laughed yet…”
Basham grew up in Hebburn and played for Newcastle as a child before starting his professional career at Bolton Wanderers, Blackpool and now the Blades.
He started on the bench before being introduced for the remaining 15 minutes.