Albion release keepers

5:14pm Friday 4th May 2012 in Sport By Brian Owen

David Gonzalez has not been offered another contract David Gonzalez has not been offered another contract

Albion will not be offering new deals to goalkeepers David Gonzalez and Michael Poke.

The club have also confirmed they are releasing midfielder Alan Navarro.

Navarro revealed in midweek via his Twitter account that his time with the Seagulls was coming to an end.

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bruce beckett says...
5:30pm Fri 4 May 12

Does that mean they're keeping Ankergren or is he still under contract?

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Broadwater Juice says...
5:40pm Fri 4 May 12

bruce beckett wrote:
Does that mean they're keeping Ankergren or is he still under contract?
Yes.

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Zamora25 says...
6:02pm Fri 4 May 12

Surprised about Navarro but not about the other two.

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Zamora25 says...
6:06pm Fri 4 May 12

How can Poyet release Navarro when he has played 39 games this season? Ridiculous decision!

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woodingdean gull says...
6:11pm Fri 4 May 12

Navarro has been a grrat player for us this season, surprised at not getting a new contract, would have been good as a squad player but at the end of the day he isn't a player that can get us to the next level. Good luck to him and I'm sure he'll still be playing championship football next season.

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Grendel says...
6:32pm Fri 4 May 12

I thought Navarro was probably 50/50 for a new contract. Not surprised by this but surprised Ankergren and Brezovan aren't going too.

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falmer seagull says...
6:37pm Fri 4 May 12

Gus said he was going to make some important decisions! He does not seem to have made many! Painter certainly is not up to standard of chanmpionship.

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The Real Ryfish says...
6:58pm Fri 4 May 12

falmer seagull wrote:
Gus said he was going to make some important decisions! He does not seem to have made many! Painter certainly is not up to standard of chanmpionship.
He's not necessarily going to announce all of them at once. I'm sure he's done it in dribs and drabs before.

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albionfan33 says...
7:04pm Fri 4 May 12

The Real Ryfish wrote:
falmer seagull wrote:
Gus said he was going to make some important decisions! He does not seem to have made many! Painter certainly is not up to standard of chanmpionship.
He's not necessarily going to announce all of them at once. I'm sure he's done it in dribs and drabs before.
you would think he needs to get a player lined up before releasing more id expect anks to go as soon as we get another no1 in place too

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Captain Haddock says...
7:11pm Fri 4 May 12

Zamora25 wrote:
How can Poyet release Navarro when he has played 39 games this season? Ridiculous decision!
Not really, whereas a decision to release nearly all our development squad in one fell swoop on the other hand....

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Captain Haddock says...
7:14pm Fri 4 May 12

Could well see Anks also made available for sale or released in due course this summer too (when IS his contract up anyway?).

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namgo49 says...
8:04pm Fri 4 May 12

Captain Haddock wrote:
Could well see Anks also made available for sale or released in due course this summer too (when IS his contract up anyway?).
Both Ankergren & Brezovan are out of contract this summer.

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stalbansalbion says...
8:18pm Fri 4 May 12

Zamora25 wrote:
Surprised about Navarro but not about the other two.
Your surprise is noted. Perhaps you could give us a list of who you think Gus should retain or release?

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Mark Dixon says...
8:35pm Fri 4 May 12

OMG, please not more lists!

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albionfan33 says...
8:57pm Fri 4 May 12

stalbansalbion wrote:
Zamora25 wrote:
Surprised about Navarro but not about the other two.
Your surprise is noted. Perhaps you could give us a list of who you think Gus should retain or release?
sarcasm just dont work on him ive tried before hehe

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Graysgull says...
9:03pm Fri 4 May 12

namgo49 wrote:
Captain Haddock wrote:
Could well see Anks also made available for sale or released in due course this summer too (when IS his contract up anyway?).
Both Ankergren & Brezovan are out of contract this summer.
According to the official site they both have a year left.

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seagull31 says...
10:09pm Fri 4 May 12

Captain Haddock wrote:
Zamora25 wrote:
How can Poyet release Navarro when he has played 39 games this season? Ridiculous decision!
Not really, whereas a decision to release nearly all our development squad in one fell swoop on the other hand....
I'm not a massive navarro fan, but for the first time I have seen, Zamora25 makes a fair point - if Gus thinks he's good enough to play the vast majority of matches, then it seems odd that he would let him go... Hopefully we have a quality replacement lined up.

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brightonup says...
10:21pm Fri 4 May 12

seagull31 wrote:
Captain Haddock wrote:
Zamora25 wrote: How can Poyet release Navarro when he has played 39 games this season? Ridiculous decision!
Not really, whereas a decision to release nearly all our development squad in one fell swoop on the other hand....
I'm not a massive navarro fan, but for the first time I have seen, Zamora25 makes a fair point - if Gus thinks he's good enough to play the vast majority of matches, then it seems odd that he would let him go... Hopefully we have a quality replacement lined up.
Why link the number of games Navaro played with his contract? Could it be that Poyet has other players in mind for this role next season?
Navarro was a good player - not great, but good, - but surely we must trust the manager's judgement and acknowledge that he might not be a candidate for the team next year!

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hubby says...
10:33pm Fri 4 May 12

Never had a decent keeper at BHA since Brian Powney.

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Baldseagull says...
12:07am Sat 5 May 12

hubby wrote:
Never had a decent keeper at BHA since Brian Powney.
Mark Beeney

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LAWgull says...
6:37am Sat 5 May 12

dave hollins

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Iknowalotaboutnothing says...
8:13am Sat 5 May 12

Nicky rust lol

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fretlessbass says...
8:18am Sat 5 May 12

hubby says...
10:33pm Fri 4 May 12

Never had a decent keeper at BHA since Brian Powney.
Powney was a short a@se - I hate short keepers. Tony Burns was better than him anyway. What about Geoff Sidebottom, Peter Grummit, Graham Moseley? Gotta say that none of the keepers currently at the club cut the mustard - a bit like the strikers. Let's hope this gets resolved in the summer!

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albionfan33 says...
8:40am Sat 5 May 12

Baldseagull wrote:
hubby wrote:
Never had a decent keeper at BHA since Brian Powney.
Mark Beeney
beeny was quality i remember a double sae against man u in the league cup breathtaking dont forget digweed hehe

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championshipgull says...
8:45am Sat 5 May 12

My favourite and one of Brighton’s best Eric Steel. Exceptional small keeper.

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Neville says...
8:58am Sat 5 May 12

Eric Steele was known as 'Dracula' as he was afraid of crosses-true

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Alfie T says...
9:00am Sat 5 May 12

John Keeley & Ben Roberts, both top keepers with a fantastic rapport with the fans.

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Ringmer Rich says...
9:37am Sat 5 May 12

Eric Steele, Graham Moseley, Pat Jennings, Mark Beeney, Perry Digweed etc etc

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Never_Wrong says...
10:04am Sat 5 May 12

Beeney was very solid. We have had some shockers down the years though.

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HOVEPARKRESIDENT says...
10:30am Sat 5 May 12

I can just sense another season of misery ahead.
Never mind we're building for the future and we're brilliant and we've come such a long way............and all that bull...........yawn yawn yawn.......... relegation battle ahead.........
I'll make a list, that'll make it all better!!!!

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Ken in Spain says...
10:31am Sat 5 May 12

As we are down to 2 keepers, that are still under contract, you could assume he is looking for another one at least. I noticed the Newcastle keeper on loan at Celtic is subject to a 2 mil bid from them. That would be a great coup for a young keeper who has experience at top level. Go on Gus, get Fraser Forster onoard the bus.

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pinkcosmos says...
10:41am Sat 5 May 12

Joe Corrigan...

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brightonup says...
10:51am Sat 5 May 12

Yes.... signing a top keeper must be a priority. Both Ankergren and Brezovan have been good for us - but if you consider the skills shown by the Reading goalie..... then I think we know what a difference it could make....

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pte says...
10:56am Sat 5 May 12

If you read carefully what Navarro said, he said the club was not prepared to offer him a contract "at this time". Whether that was said to soften the blow or whether it means the club are keeping their options open and Navs was trying to force their hand by announcing it on twitter I don't know. Poke tried the same trick and he got his answer.

I would have thought Navarro was worth retaining even as cover for bridders if he gets injured or sold. Therefore, the timing of Bridders contract extension is interesting. Navs could stay if there was a big bid for Bridcutt, but he might find another club in the meantime

Ankergren will stay as long as his contract lasts or until he can find another club I would have thought.

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fairweathersupporter says...
10:58am Sat 5 May 12

Ringmer Rich wrote:
Eric Steele, Graham Moseley, Pat Jennings, Mark Beeney, Perry Digweed etc etc
Pat Jennings??? Did you mean Corrigan?

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HOVEPARKRESIDENT IS A TW@T says...
11:07am Sat 5 May 12

A shame to see Navs go. He has served the Albion well, but as said before on here by others, not the type of player to help lift the team into the play-offs. Best of luck Navs and thanks for the memories!

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Italiano Seagull says...
11:17am Sat 5 May 12

Good luck to all the players who will be released this summer! Sad to see go some who have served the club well but exciting to see who's going to come in. It will be a reflection of TB's intent for sure :-)

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Yogi says...
11:36am Sat 5 May 12

Eric Gill was the best keeper.

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CAKEBEARD says...
3:10pm Sat 5 May 12

Do you remember the game against Man City (we won 4-1) when Corrigan lost his contact lens and the game was stoped for 5 minutes?

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