Grant Basey
Encyclopedia
Grant William Basey is an English
-born Welsh
footballer who is currently on loan at Wycombe Wanderers
from Peterborough United
as a left back or central defender.
season he had a three month spell on loan at Brentford
, before making his debut for Charlton against Queens Park Rangers
in October 2007. Basey scored his first ever professional goal in the 4–1 victory over Coventry City
on 4 May 2008, just three days after signing a new two-year deal keeping him at The Valley until 2010.
Despite being born in England, Basey has been selected Wales
side. He qualifies for the Welsh set-up as his grandmother was born in Cardiff
.
Basey received another call up to the Wales squad for the friendly match against England
on 15 May 2008. Given the number 12 shirt, he was an unused substitute in his team's 2–0 loss at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground
.
After spending time on trial at Aberdeen
, Basey signed for League Two club Barnet
on a four month contract. He made his debut in the centre of defence alongside Clovis Kamdjo
in the 2–0 victory over Hereford United
on 2 October 2010.
On 6 January 2011 Basey had his contract with Barnet terminated by temporary manager Paul Fairclough after his dedication to the club had been questioned.
Basey joined Peterborough United on 21 January 2011 on a contract until the end of the season. He made his debut on 15 February 2011 in the 2–0 victory away at Yeovil Town, and scored Peterborough's second as they look to climb up the League 1 table. Three days later, he signed a contract extension with Peterborough, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2011–12 season.
and attended Red Hill Primary School in Chislehurst before attending Coopers Technology College for his secondary education.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
-born Welsh
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
footballer who is currently on loan at Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
from Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
as a left back or central defender.
Career
Basey joined Charlton's academy, having been spotted on one of the club's community courses, and signed his first professional contract with Charlton in March 2007. At the start of the 2007–082007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
season he had a three month spell on loan at Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
, before making his debut for Charlton against Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
in October 2007. Basey scored his first ever professional goal in the 4–1 victory over Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
on 4 May 2008, just three days after signing a new two-year deal keeping him at The Valley until 2010.
Despite being born in England, Basey has been selected Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
side. He qualifies for the Welsh set-up as his grandmother was born in Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
.
Basey received another call up to the Wales squad for the friendly match against England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
on 15 May 2008. Given the number 12 shirt, he was an unused substitute in his team's 2–0 loss at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground
Racecourse Ground
The Glyndŵr University Racecourse Stadium AKA The Racecourse Ground is a stadium located in Wrexham, North Wales. It is the home of Wrexham F.C. and, since 2010, the Crusaders Rugby League team who play in the engage Super League...
.
After spending time on trial at Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
, Basey signed for League Two club Barnet
Barnet F.C.
Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
on a four month contract. He made his debut in the centre of defence alongside Clovis Kamdjo
Clovis Kamdjo
Clovis Kamdjo Tchoumbou is a Cameroonian footballer who plays for Barnet in English League Two.Kamdjo came to England at the age of 14 and started his career in the youth system of Reading in 2005. He was youth team captain and featured regurlary for the youth and reserve side, although he failed...
in the 2–0 victory over Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
on 2 October 2010.
On 6 January 2011 Basey had his contract with Barnet terminated by temporary manager Paul Fairclough after his dedication to the club had been questioned.
Basey joined Peterborough United on 21 January 2011 on a contract until the end of the season. He made his debut on 15 February 2011 in the 2–0 victory away at Yeovil Town, and scored Peterborough's second as they look to climb up the League 1 table. Three days later, he signed a contract extension with Peterborough, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2011–12 season.
Personal life
He currently lives in ChislehurstChislehurst
Chislehurst is a suburban district in south-east London, England, and an electoral ward of the London Borough of Bromley. It is south-east of Charing Cross.-Toponymy:...
and attended Red Hill Primary School in Chislehurst before attending Coopers Technology College for his secondary education.
Career statistics
- Correct as of 12 April 2009.
All-Time Club Performance Club Season Domestic
LeagueFA Cup FA CupThe Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...League Cup Football League CupThe Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...Other Total App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals Charlton Athletic Charlton Athletic F.C.Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...2007–08 2007-08 in English footballThe 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 1 2008–09 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 Total Subtotal 25 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 27 1 Brentford Brentford F.C.Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
(loan)2007–08 2007-08 in English footballThe 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...8 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 10 0 Total Subtotal 8 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 10 0 Career Totals 07–Present 33 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 37 1
External links
- Grant Basey player profile at cafc.co.uk