Bassong has served ban, say Spurs

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We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with Newcastle United for the transfer of Sebastien Bassong to the Club, following the player successfully completing a medical examination and agreeing personal terms.

The defender moved to St James' Park in July 2008 from Metz where he made 79 appearances in three seasons.

The 23-year-old played 34 times for Newcastle last season in his debut campaign in the Premier League.

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The 23-year-old is, however, suspended for the first two games of the new season following his sending-off against Fulham at the end of last term.

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I am quite impress with what Harry has done at Spurs... And I don't think its just going to be City, They could also give the top 4 a real fight...

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Yea, Spurs have always looked promising pre-season with their new signings ... But somehow they always self implode during the season. Hopefully this time with Redknapp at the helm they won't.

At least now with Bassong they won't have to play Huddlestone in defence.

And once King, Dawson and Woodgate returns, Redknapp gonna be spoilt for choice liao.

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Sebastien Bassong is set to make his debut for Tottenham against Liverpool on Sunday despite appearing to serve only one game of a two-match ban.

Bassong, 23, was sent off for Newcastle at the end of last season and missed their final match of the campaign.

Spurs say he has completed his ban by missing Newcastle's match against West Brom on Saturday, even though he signed for the Londoners before that match.

Tottenham insist the ban continued to apply to Newcastle games.

"Sebastien Bassong will be available for selection for our Premier League season opener against Liverpool on Sunday," read a Spurs statement.

"Given he served the first game of his ban against Aston Villa on the final day of the previous campaign as a Newcastle player, it meant the suspension continued to apply to Newcastle games.

"It was therefore satisfied when his former club visited West Brom on the opening day of the Championship season on Saturday."

Bassong is set to partner Ledley King on Sunday.

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