New keeper coach for Albion

Andy Beasley, far right, during his time at Leeds Andy Beasley, far right, during his time at Leeds

Albion have appointed Andy Beasley as goalkeeping coach in place of Tony Godden.

Beasley, 48, joins from Leeds where he spent six years as head goalkeeping coach until manager Simon Grason was sacked in February and worked previously with Seagulls chief Gus Poyet.

Beasley's playing career in the lower leagues included nine years with Mansfield.

Former West Brom stalwart Godden, 56, was appointed by Poyet's predecessor Russell Slade in February 2009 after Paul Crichton left for Norwich.

Comments(32)

7Rookie says...
5:07pm Fri 22 Jun 12

So what happened to Tony Godden, pushed or left?

mark by the sea says...
5:10pm Fri 22 Jun 12

7Rookie wrote:
So what happened to Tony Godden, pushed or left?
PUSHED, WITH HINSH.. ONE MORE TO GO!

Willie, Willie Irvine says...
5:11pm Fri 22 Jun 12

7Rookie wrote:
So what happened to Tony Godden, pushed or left?
Pushed, it would seem. Now Gus has got his own man in. In fairness, the standard of keeping under Godden last season wasn't actually awe-inspiring...

HOVEPARKRESIDENT says...
5:35pm Fri 22 Jun 12

Out with the old and in with the new seems to be the order of the day. It's definitely the right direction and let's hope it doesn't stop there. I'll say no more!

JoeBlow says...
5:50pm Fri 22 Jun 12

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Out with the old and in with the new seems to be the order of the day. It's definitely the right direction and let's hope it doesn't stop there. I'll say no more!
Three cheers for the last sentence!

cvs says...
5:50pm Fri 22 Jun 12

Always amazes me that a goalkeeping coach is needed. If you don't know everything about goalkeeping by the time you are a professional then you shouldn't be here.

markymark03 says...
5:54pm Fri 22 Jun 12

Its good to see that we are really trying to sort out one of our weaker areas.

cybergu11y says...
5:55pm Fri 22 Jun 12

JoeBlow wrote:
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Out with the old and in with the new seems to be the order of the day. It's definitely the right direction and let's hope it doesn't stop there. I'll say no more!
Three cheers for the last sentence!
Could we sue for breach of promise? Please say more, please!

LesBerry says...
6:04pm Fri 22 Jun 12

cvs wrote:
Always amazes me that a goalkeeping coach is needed. If you don't know everything about goalkeeping by the time you are a professional then you shouldn't be here.
Is that a serious comment ??? Same as saying no need for a manager/coach as players should know everything...

dave from bexill says...
6:11pm Fri 22 Jun 12

cvs wrote:
Always amazes me that a goalkeeping coach is needed. If you don't know everything about goalkeeping by the time you are a professional then you shouldn't be here.
Wind up right?
Joe Hart got where he is today all by himself didn't he.

namgo49 says...
6:14pm Fri 22 Jun 12

cvs wrote:
Always amazes me that a goalkeeping coach is needed. If you don't know everything about goalkeeping by the time you are a professional then you shouldn't be here.
Andy Murray plays tennis day in day out, but still needs a coach in order to hone his game!!

Hovite says...
6:28pm Fri 22 Jun 12

JoeBlow wrote:
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Out with the old and in with the new seems to be the order of the day. It's definitely the right direction and let's hope it doesn't stop there. I'll say no more!
Three cheers for the last sentence!
hip hip hooray
hip hip hooray
hip hip hooray

Neville says...
6:46pm Fri 22 Jun 12

Excellent news and about time,the number of times keepers have palmed or flapped at the ball over the past two seasons and this has led to a goal is considerable, could never fathom out why this was never corrected hopefully it will now.

bruce beckett says...
6:48pm Fri 22 Jun 12

Andy Murray plays tennis day in day out, but still needs a coach in order to hone his game!!

Doesn't seem to be working out too well, does it!

The Real Ryfish says...
6:50pm Fri 22 Jun 12

bruce beckett wrote:
Andy Murray plays tennis day in day out, but still needs a coach in order to hone his game!!

Doesn't seem to be working out too well, does it!
Nah, the 4th best player in the world, he might as well give up and get a proper job ;-)

9 of us says...
6:57pm Fri 22 Jun 12

The Real Ryfish wrote:
bruce beckett wrote: Andy Murray plays tennis day in day out, but still needs a coach in order to hone his game!! Doesn't seem to be working out too well, does it!
Nah, the 4th best player in the world, he might as well give up and get a proper job ;-)
Is he that Scottish chap, who like that English chap Henman, has made millions out of the game?

bruce beckett says...
7:38pm Fri 22 Jun 12

Nah, the 4th best player in the world, he might as well give up and get a proper job ;-)

Another great British loser, just like you Ryfish!!!

Jonathan Mouette says...
7:46pm Fri 22 Jun 12

So, what's the latest on Darius Henderson coming down from Millwall...? If true some of you had better mind your Ps and Qs... he seems more than handy when things get a little unruly... Oh dear...!!!

The Real Ryfish says...
7:46pm Fri 22 Jun 12

bruce beckett wrote:
Nah, the 4th best player in the world, he might as well give up and get a proper job ;-)

Another great British loser, just like you Ryfish!!!
Insult or humour?

sdhgfhfuyt says...
7:56pm Fri 22 Jun 12

mark by the sea wrote:
7Rookie wrote:
So what happened to Tony Godden, pushed or left?
PUSHED, WITH HINSH.. ONE MORE TO GO!
come on no need for that

farside says...
8:58pm Fri 22 Jun 12

Based purely on last season this has to be the right decision for the club - no room for sentiment. Our keepers lacked confidence but worse they lacked technique

South West Seagull says...
9:12pm Fri 22 Jun 12

Nicky Shorey to sign next week.

Baldseagull says...
10:05pm Fri 22 Jun 12

bruce beckett wrote:
Nah, the 4th best player in the world, he might as well give up and get a proper job ;-)

Another great British loser, just like you Ryfish!!!
I guess you are a Man City fan this season then Bruce?

Hovite says...
10:11pm Fri 22 Jun 12

South West Seagull wrote:
Nicky Shorey to sign next week.
Wouldn't be a bad signing, he's free and an experienced left back.

seagull31 says...
10:21pm Fri 22 Jun 12

cvs wrote:
Always amazes me that a goalkeeping coach is needed. If you don't know everything about goalkeeping by the time you are a professional then you shouldn't be here.
Ridiculous comment, if you are serious.

South West Seagull says...
10:24am Sat 23 Jun 12

Hovite wrote:
South West Seagull wrote:
Nicky Shorey to sign next week.
Wouldn't be a bad signing, he's free and an experienced left back.
Definitely next week.

The Phantom says...
10:38am Sat 23 Jun 12

South West Seagull wrote:
Hovite wrote:
South West Seagull wrote:
Nicky Shorey to sign next week.
Wouldn't be a bad signing, he's free and an experienced left back.
Definitely next week.
Based on? Cost 1.3 Million two years ago when bought from Aston Villa and played 26 times last season, so can be considered a regular premier league player in the recent past. Could be another key purchase.

Hovite says...
10:49am Sat 23 Jun 12

I like it when someone puts their integrity on the line SWS, I have made a note ;o)

South West Seagull says...
11:11am Sat 23 Jun 12

He will be coming, trust me. : )

Billyboyarnold says...
6:12pm Sat 23 Jun 12

South West Seagull wrote:
He will be coming, trust me. : )
He will be on these shores soon lol

pjwilk says...
12:07pm Mon 25 Jun 12

namgo49 wrote:
cvs wrote:
Always amazes me that a goalkeeping coach is needed. If you don't know everything about goalkeeping by the time you are a professional then you shouldn't be here.
Andy Murray plays tennis day in day out, but still needs a coach in order to hone his game!!
YOUR HAVING A LAUGH.

pjwilk says...
12:12pm Mon 25 Jun 12

seagull31 wrote:
cvs wrote:
Always amazes me that a goalkeeping coach is needed. If you don't know everything about goalkeeping by the time you are a professional then you shouldn't be here.
Ridiculous comment, if you are serious.
I AGREE IF AN EX PREMIERSHIP GOALKEEPER NEEDS A COACH SOMETHING IS WRONG.LETS FACE IT WHO DO APPRENTICES LEARN THEIR TRADE FROM,YES THE SKILLED WORKERS,NOT SOMEONE WHO HAS NEVER BEEN A GOALKEEPER OR HAS LEARNT IT BEHIND A DESK(ITS BALONY)

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