Godden takes legal advice as new keeper coach arrives (From The Argus)
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Godden takes legal advice as new keeper coach arrives
5:00pm Saturday 23rd June 2012 in Sport By Andy Naylor
Replaced: Tony Godden, pictured here with young keeper Mitch Walker
Albion's new No.1 Tomasz Kuszczak will be working under a new goalkeeping coach.
The Seagulls have appointed Andy Beasley in place of veteran Tony Godden, who has taken legal advice over his departure.
Beasley, the former Leeds United head goalkeeping coach, is well-known to Albion manager Gus Poyet, having worked with him both at Elland Road and before that Swindon Town.
Beasley is also familiar to ex-Leeds keeper Casper Ankergren and former Swindon custodian Peter Brezovan – the keepers now behind Kuszczak in the pecking order at The Amex.
Beasley, 48, played for Mansfield for nine years, Doncaster and Chesterfield before more than nine years on the coaching staff at Nottingham Forest.
He joined Dennis Wise and Poyet’s coaching team at Leeds in 2006 but parted company with the Yorkshire giants in February when manager Simon Grayson was sacked.
Beasley said: “When I received the call from Gus to come down to Brighton, I was delighted to be given the opportunity.
“There’s a great buzz about the club and having met the management team earlier this week, I’m aware there’s also a tremendous team spirit here and a real determination to do well this season. I’m really looking forward to the challenge.
“Tomasz is a top class keeper, you have to be to sign for a club like Manchester United, and he also showed his talents while on loan at Watford last season.
“I was only at Swindon three months but in that time I built up a good relationship with Peter. He was young and inexperienced but had great potential and he was outstanding in the games while I was there. Unfortunately he suffered a bad arm injury which curtailed his progress but I’m pleased to be linking up with him again.
“The same can be said about Casper, who Dennis and Gus brought to Leeds to challenge Neil Sullivan and Tony Warner. We had a super working relationship and Casper’s work ethic was fantastic. It was no surprise that he made the first team jersey his own.
“To have three keepers of this calibre at Brighton is brilliant for me as a coach and, more importantly, for Gus as the manager because it will only increase the competition and the performance levels.”
Poyet said: “Andy is top goalkeeping coach, who I know very well from my time at Swindon and Leeds. He has great credentials and he will get the very best out of our goalkeepers. I am delighted to welcome him to the club.
“On behalf of the club, I would like to thank Tony for his efforts during my time as manager, and prior to my arrival, and we wish him well for the future.”
Poyet inherited Godden from previous manager Russell Slade.
The 56-year-old former West Brom stalwart linked up with Albion, initially on a part-time basis under Micky Adams, in February 2009 following Paul Crichton’s exit to Norwich.
Godden said: “I have been instructed by my solicitor not to make any comment.”
Comments(37)
7Rookie
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5:30pm Sat 23 Jun 12
Ringmer Rich
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5:32pm Sat 23 Jun 12
tug509
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5:40pm Sat 23 Jun 12
Neville
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6:19pm Sat 23 Jun 12
His nickname used to be 'dracula' because of his fear of crosses.
Dr Baldhead
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6:41pm Sat 23 Jun 12
Neville wrote:Lol!! Very witty.
Apparently he was handed his P45 but it slipped from his grasp.
His nickname used to be 'dracula' because of his fear of crosses.
Can't help feeling a little sad at how this has turned out thou. Would really have preferred John Keeley to still be the keeping coach - he was the
best ever keeper between the BHA sticks
farside
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6:59pm Sat 23 Jun 12
cvs
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9:57pm Sat 23 Jun 12
Dr Baldhead wrote:Blimey! Have you forgotten Sidebottom, Grummitt, Moseley and Eric Steele
Neville wrote:Lol!! Very witty.
Apparently he was handed his P45 but it slipped from his grasp.
His nickname used to be 'dracula' because of his fear of crosses.
Can't help feeling a little sad at how this has turned out thou. Would really have preferred John Keeley to still be the keeping coach - he was the
best ever keeper between the BHA sticks
Hovite
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10:29pm Sat 23 Jun 12
The Phantom
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11:35pm Sat 23 Jun 12
cvs wrote:Moseley.....Really??
Dr Baldhead wrote:Blimey! Have you forgotten Sidebottom, Grummitt, Moseley and Eric Steele
Neville wrote:Lol!! Very witty.
Apparently he was handed his P45 but it slipped from his grasp.
His nickname used to be 'dracula' because of his fear of crosses.
Can't help feeling a little sad at how this has turned out thou. Would really have preferred John Keeley to still be the keeping coach - he was the
best ever keeper between the BHA sticks
? Never really rated him in spite of his two matching saves in the FA Cup Semi Final. Keeley was one of the great shot stoppers. Mark Beeney was also a top keeper for us and arguably saved the club when he was sold to Leeds for 400K.
Captain Haddock
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12:38am Sun 24 Jun 12
farside wrote:Nail on head!
Sensational (and sensationalist) headline that has little relevance to the article until the last, rather lame, sentence People in football work to fixed term contracts as a general rule and will use their legal advisor to ensure that the offer to pay up anything remaining on it is fully honoured when, inevitably, they are sacked and replaced. No news there at all and on the face of it not entirely reputable reporting. Disappointed in the Argus but I suppose the headline was written in Southampton ................
farside
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10:18am Sun 24 Jun 12
The Phantom wrote:All excellent keepers but for those of us whose long term memory remains even if we can't remember what day yesterday was, there will only ever be one Brian Powney!
cvs wrote:Moseley.....Really??
Dr Baldhead wrote:Blimey! Have you forgotten Sidebottom, Grummitt, Moseley and Eric Steele
Neville wrote:Lol!! Very witty.
Apparently he was handed his P45 but it slipped from his grasp.
His nickname used to be 'dracula' because of his fear of crosses.
Can't help feeling a little sad at how this has turned out thou. Would really have preferred John Keeley to still be the keeping coach - he was the
best ever keeper between the BHA sticks
? Never really rated him in spite of his two matching saves in the FA Cup Semi Final. Keeley was one of the great shot stoppers. Mark Beeney was also a top keeper for us and arguably saved the club when he was sold to Leeds for 400K.
pjwilk
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10:30am Sun 24 Jun 12
thewhitehawker
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10:44am Sun 24 Jun 12
Dave in Hastings
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11:17am Sun 24 Jun 12
pjwilk wrote:Nonsense! Even top sports stars can improve their performance. They day a player starts thinking they have nothing to learn or improve on, is the day their decline starts.
Amazes me why a Premiership goalkeeper needs a coach,what can the coach teach him that he does not already know,if you have a bad goalkeeper the best coach in the world will not make him a good one.Its a natural thing.
A good coach will ensure the player stays at the top of their game.
StevieD
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11:33am Sun 24 Jun 12
farside wrote:Yeah Brian Powney, remember him well. Couldn't reach the cross bar off a springboard! But what a performer. He was old school who would have played for nothing just to get a game.
The Phantom wrote:All excellent keepers but for those of us whose long term memory remains even if we can't remember what day yesterday was, there will only ever be one Brian Powney!cvs wrote:Moseley.....Really?? ? Never really rated him in spite of his two matching saves in the FA Cup Semi Final. Keeley was one of the great shot stoppers. Mark Beeney was also a top keeper for us and arguably saved the club when he was sold to Leeds for 400K.Dr Baldhead wrote:Blimey! Have you forgotten Sidebottom, Grummitt, Moseley and Eric SteeleNeville wrote: Apparently he was handed his P45 but it slipped from his grasp. His nickname used to be 'dracula' because of his fear of crosses.Lol!! Very witty. Can't help feeling a little sad at how this has turned out thou. Would really have preferred John Keeley to still be the keeping coach - he was the best ever keeper between the BHA sticks
PittaPatta
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11:33am Sun 24 Jun 12
farside wrote:Not forgetting Bert McGonigal, the keeper in place when the 4th Division title was won in 1965. He must have been twice the height of Powney, and made some incredible saves during that never to be forgotten, Bobby Smith inspired period.
The Phantom wrote:All excellent keepers but for those of us whose long term memory remains even if we can't remember what day yesterday was, there will only ever be one Brian Powney!
cvs wrote:Moseley.....Really??
Dr Baldhead wrote:Blimey! Have you forgotten Sidebottom, Grummitt, Moseley and Eric Steele
Neville wrote:Lol!! Very witty.
Apparently he was handed his P45 but it slipped from his grasp.
His nickname used to be 'dracula' because of his fear of crosses.
Can't help feeling a little sad at how this has turned out thou. Would really have preferred John Keeley to still be the keeping coach - he was the
best ever keeper between the BHA sticks
? Never really rated him in spite of his two matching saves in the FA Cup Semi Final. Keeley was one of the great shot stoppers. Mark Beeney was also a top keeper for us and arguably saved the club when he was sold to Leeds for 400K.
Gee Jay
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12:04pm Sun 24 Jun 12
Albion goalkeepers used to stand between two paper bags for goalposts, and players had to drink from the puddles on the pitch for half time refreshment!
a_j_m
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12:04pm Sun 24 Jun 12
Baldseagull
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12:33pm Sun 24 Jun 12
Dr Baldhead wrote:Mark Beeney was better, in my opinion. Burnt 6 years as second choice at Leeds after us though, a bit of a waste but I guess there are many 'keepers who have had that experience, including our new Pole between the poles.
Neville wrote:Lol!! Very witty.
Apparently he was handed his P45 but it slipped from his grasp.
His nickname used to be 'dracula' because of his fear of crosses.
Can't help feeling a little sad at how this has turned out thou. Would really have preferred John Keeley to still be the keeping coach - he was the
best ever keeper between the BHA sticks
tinker000
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2:06pm Sun 24 Jun 12
cvs wrote:You have forgotten the very best Harry Baldwin little bit before your time maybe but the greatest well above your line up they played with heavy leather ball in those days
Dr Baldhead wrote:Blimey! Have you forgotten Sidebottom, Grummitt, Moseley and Eric Steele
Neville wrote:Lol!! Very witty.
Apparently he was handed his P45 but it slipped from his grasp.
His nickname used to be 'dracula' because of his fear of crosses.
Can't help feeling a little sad at how this has turned out thou. Would really have preferred John Keeley to still be the keeping coach - he was the
best ever keeper between the BHA sticks
Yogi
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2:27pm Sun 24 Jun 12
tinker000 wrote:Eric Gill still the very best, Jack Ball good too.
cvs wrote:You have forgotten the very best Harry Baldwin little bit before your time maybe but the greatest well above your line up they played with heavy leather ball in those days
Dr Baldhead wrote:Blimey! Have you forgotten Sidebottom, Grummitt, Moseley and Eric Steele
Neville wrote:Lol!! Very witty.
Apparently he was handed his P45 but it slipped from his grasp.
His nickname used to be 'dracula' because of his fear of crosses.
Can't help feeling a little sad at how this has turned out thou. Would really have preferred John Keeley to still be the keeping coach - he was the
best ever keeper between the BHA sticks
Claude Back
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3:31pm Sun 24 Jun 12
Gee Jay wrote:Excellent!
Luxury! I remember when there wasn't even goalposts!
Albion goalkeepers used to stand between two paper bags for goalposts, and players had to drink from the puddles on the pitch for half time refreshment!
You could go to the game, have Fish & Chips at half-time, ten pints of Watney's Red Barrel and still have change out of half-a-crown.
Claude Back
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3:33pm Sun 24 Jun 12
Alfie T
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7:14pm Sun 24 Jun 12
Hovite
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7:31pm Sun 24 Jun 12
om/watch?v=XFEyucUjZ
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pte
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8:14am Mon 25 Jun 12
thewhitehawker wrote:That's right. He should do the honourable thing and fall on his sword, then cheer the Albion on from the stands. His self sacrifice should be given willingly to the cause
Wat a scrounger and low life this man is , he has been replaced , stop crying about it and move on !
dave from bexill
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8:35am Mon 25 Jun 12
Alfie T wrote:Hope you're right 'again'. Good young player
Press conference tomorrow at the Amex, player to be announced Gardner from Aston Villa ?
Al Bion
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9:19am Mon 25 Jun 12
Personally, I think that Ben Roberts was one of our best-ever keepers, though I also rated Dave Hollins and Charlie Baker in the 1960s.
Seagull in Malta
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10:45am Mon 25 Jun 12
Gee Jay wrote:They were lucky. We had it real tough!
Luxury! I remember when there wasn't even goalposts!
Albion goalkeepers used to stand between two paper bags for goalposts, and players had to drink from the puddles on the pitch for half time refreshment!
pjwilk
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12:17pm Mon 25 Jun 12
Alfie T wrote:WE DONT NEED A GARDENER,WE NEED A GOOD FOOTBALL PLAYER.
Press conference tomorrow at the Amex, player to be announced Gardner from Aston Villa ?
pjwilk
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12:22pm Mon 25 Jun 12
Dave in Hastings wrote:What happens to Appentices they learn their trade from the skilled men not someone who has never played football or learns things in a classroom or on paper.Practical expierience is what counts.
pjwilk wrote:Nonsense! Even top sports stars can improve their performance. They day a player starts thinking they have nothing to learn or improve on, is the day their decline starts.
Amazes me why a Premiership goalkeeper needs a coach,what can the coach teach him that he does not already know,if you have a bad goalkeeper the best coach in the world will not make him a good one.Its a natural thing.
A good coach will ensure the player stays at the top of their game.
Hovite
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1:13pm Mon 25 Jun 12
SMF20
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1:43pm Mon 25 Jun 12
Hovite wrote:Did turn out to bad for Neville Southall :)
A coach is there to add structure to training, work on weaknesses, reporting progress and keeping them fit. Players are paid to train and coaches are paid to make them so you cannot have one without the other. Unless you want fat lazy goalkeepers.
Hovite
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2:52pm Mon 25 Jun 12
Cabin fever
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6:02pm Mon 25 Jun 12
Alfie T wrote:...Or not!
Press conference tomorrow at the Amex, player to be announced Gardner from Aston Villa ?
Bish May Turn
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6:26pm Mon 25 Jun 12
Cabin fever wrote:Not, oh Alfie you are a tease...
Alfie T wrote: Press conference tomorrow at the Amex, player to be announced Gardner from Aston Villa ?...Or not!
HOVEPARKRESIDENT says...
5:17pm Sat 23 Jun 12