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Trigger

Well-known member
Jul 4, 2003
40,457
Brighton
Dave Beasant will sign a new contract with Brighton if the terms are right, according to his solicitor - but the veteran goalkeeper still believes he can play in the Premiership.

Beasant moved to the Withdean Stadium on a short-term deal in January and, at the age of 43, became Steve Coppell's first-choice keeper with Michel Kuipers sidelined by injury.

The former Wimbledon captain, who lifted the FA Cup with the Dons in 1988, is wanted by Coppell for another season but has already turned down Albion's initial offer of a one-year contract.

The Brighton boss is under heavy financial constraints on the south coast following the club's relegation from Division One last season, and Coppell has admitted that most of his money will be spent on finding players to partner Bobby Zamora up front.

But negotiations with Beasant are ongoing and the 44-year-old's lawyer Tim Bailey, of Independent Sports Management, insists his client wants to stay with the Seagulls.

Bailey said: "I think he is still keen to do that but obviously the terms of his contract are important.

"I know Brighton are going to be under pressure financially after relegation. But if the terms are right then I think he will sign."

Bailey also confirmed Brighton are the only club to make an official offer to Beasant, but expects interest in the the experienced keeper to increase closer to the start of the new season.

"As far as Dave's concerned he can still play at Premiership level," said Bailey. "Realistically, the First Division is probably the highest level where Dave can be a club's number one goalkeeper rather than back-up.

"Talks with Brighton have not yet been concluded and I'm not aware of any other offers. But I've found through experience that around this time, when clubs return to pre-season training, they find they need a keeper, and most people know that Dave's available."
 




Bald Gull

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
1,517
London
Interesting. If he signs, then great - but there are other priorities (like 2 strikers and a winger)!!

Also just read that Packham has signed for Farnborough - not sure if that is old news though.
 


CHAPPERS

DISCO SPENG
Jul 5, 2003
44,836
We're gonna lose out on him aren't we.

His own fault though, i don't think many clubs even in the second division would consider him for first choice keeper.
 


Jul 5, 2003
6,776
Bristol
i dont think it would be a great loss- we need a striker and midfielder pref and could do without signing a player who will no doubt become one of our top earners.
 






sully

Dunscouting
Jul 7, 2003
7,868
Worthing
With FDM fit again, I can't see Beasant being our first choice. We cannot offer him more money to sit on the bench than most of those playing - we have other priorities.

But what cover do we have for FDM without him?
 


JJ McClure

Go Jags
Jul 7, 2003
10,899
Hassocks
We need to get our super scouting network going to find a promising cheap/free youngster (obviously one that isn't Will Packham).
 


Bozza

You can change this
Helpful Moderator
Jul 4, 2003
55,998
Back in Sussex
I don't think I have ever seen an Albion 'keeper just stand and watch a ball go in.

Not until Beasant last season anyway, and I think I saw it twice.

No tears from me if we don't sign him although cover for Kuipers is an obvious requirement.
 




Beeneys gloves

New member
Jul 7, 2003
1,467
As good as Beasant was last season, I couldn't see him doing a job in the Premier Division. Strikers like Thierry Henry and Michael Owen would be licking their lips if they came up against him.

If we dont get him as a back-up it wont be the end of the world, although if kuipers gets another injury we will need someone with a bit of experience :smokin:
 


Icy Gull

Back on the rollercoaster
Jul 5, 2003
72,015
Bozza said:
I don't think I have ever seen an Albion 'keeper just stand and watch a ball go in.
. .

John Keeley did quite often, generally when we were away from home though.
 


Albion Dan

Banned
Jul 8, 2003
11,125
Peckham
I remember gatting flaoting a beauty of an own goal right over Keeleys head at West Ham. He couldnt do anything but watch it that time!
 




Turkey

Well-known member
Jul 4, 2003
15,568
sully said:
With FDM fit again, I can't see Beasant being our first choice. We cannot offer him more money to sit on the bench than most of those playing - we have other priorities.

But what cover do we have for FDM without him?

No harm in competition though.
 




Superphil

Dismember
Jul 7, 2003
25,475
In a pile of football shirts
Albion Dan said:
I remember gatting flaoting a beauty of an own goal right over Keeleys head at West Ham. He couldnt do anything but watch it that time!

Twas a bit embarrasing that!

Still, gud fune singing "4 Smiling Coppers Sitting on a Horse" after the game though!
 


Mullers

Banned
Jul 6, 2003
372
Good old Sussex by the sea!
sully said:
With FDM fit again, I can't see Beasant being our first choice. We cannot offer him more money to sit on the bench than most of those playing - we have other priorities.

But what cover do we have for FDM without him?

BUT, FDM is not fit yet!???
 


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