Now that would be an interesting one. Career really hasn't worked out since he broke through at Norwich , would be a bit of a gamble if NJ could get him to fit his style but definitely would add creativity.
Now that would be an interesting one. Career really hasn't worked out since he broke through at Norwich , would be a bit of a gamble if NJ could get him to fit his style but definitely would add creativity.
Not only would it be very interesting but also, I would think, very unlikely.
Begovic is an interesting one. Possibly only exciting because of the player he was. That said, I am hoping that whoever is put no 1 next season will be facing fewer shots so what we need more than anything is an experienced keeper who can command his area and bark instructions to his defenders so he could well do that job.
Biggest problem for me has been a succession of keepers who seem far too quiet although frankly our entire defence has been.
Begovic is an interesting one. Possibly only exciting because of the player he was. That said, I am hoping that whoever is put no 1 next season will be facing fewer shots so what we need more than anything is an experienced keeper who can command his area and bark instructions to his defenders so he could well do that job.
Biggest problem for me has been a succession of keepers who seem far too quiet although frankly our entire defence has been.
About 10 years ago we played against a team (probably Birmingham) with Jack Butland in goal during one of his loans from Stoke while Begovic was their #1. A bloke in front of me in the Covered End - blessed with a perfect booming, slightly husky 'shouting at football' voice - spent the whole game screaming 'BEEEEEEGOOOOOVIC' at Butland whenever he had any involvement in play. To this day it's the first thing I think of whenever the name comes up and for that reason alone I'd absolutely love us to make it happen.
Begovic is an interesting one. Possibly only exciting because of the player he was. That said, I am hoping that whoever is put no 1 next season will be facing fewer shots so what we need more than anything is an experienced keeper who can command his area and bark instructions to his defenders so he could well do that job.
Biggest problem for me has been a succession of keepers who seem far too quiet although frankly our entire defence has been.
100%. A defence needs a marshall. Ideally it’s your Jason Pearce type at CB but a goalkeeper with a voice is just as important. Hopefully we’ll have two next season in Mitchell and Begovic (?). I think we’ve lacked any pulling a team up by the boot laces leader since Pearce and it’s showed. Strikes me Jones has a very good handle on what’s a necessity in his teams. Lots of games won’t be going our way next season and it’s at those times a voice and inspiration on the pitch is required.
I just don’t know about Begovic. I think some of the excitement I’ve seen is way overboard - are people just getting giddy because we haven’t had any signings in a couple of weeks?
Better than what we have in Isted & AMB probably. But doesn’t scream promotion goalkeeper at me. This feels more like a “NJ at Stoke” signing than it does “NJ at Luton” signing.
I just don’t know about Begovic. I think some of the excitement I’ve seen is way overboard - are people just getting giddy because we haven’t had any signings in a couple of weeks?
Better than what we have in Isted & AMB probably. But doesn’t scream promotion goalkeeper at me. This feels more like a “NJ at Stoke” signing than it does “NJ at Luton” signing.
Hope I’m wrong if it does happen.
Think the benefit people are seeing is that we have a relatively young defence and Begovic will be able to command them and his area better than what AMB/Isted
Despite some QPR naysayers, I reckon he’d be a good signing. We’ve massively missed players with experience and guile over the last few years, particularly at the back.
Begovic has captained some of his former clubs and is an experienced pro who would bark at the defence, and the ref.
Are people Fawning over Begovic because he's a player we actually know and used to be good?
45 games in the Championship last season does excite me but he seems to get mixed reviews last season. Experienced keeper could be great for the defence and will help Mannion to come in as our number 1 soon, but something feels a bit off about it. I will ask my QPR mate his thoughts on him.
I just don’t know about Begovic. I think some of the excitement I’ve seen is way overboard - are people just getting giddy because we haven’t had any signings in a couple of weeks?
Better than what we have in Isted & AMB probably. But doesn’t scream promotion goalkeeper at me. This feels more like a “NJ at Stoke” signing than it does “NJ at Luton” signing.
Hope I’m wrong if it does happen.
We can’t afford to take a punt on someone coming good. A GK that has played at the highest level who reads the game, commands his box and respect of his defence is vocal and has confidence through experience is exactly what’s required to win promotion.
I just don’t know about Begovic. I think some of the excitement I’ve seen is way overboard - are people just getting giddy because we haven’t had any signings in a couple of weeks?
Better than what we have in Isted & AMB probably. But doesn’t scream promotion goalkeeper at me. This feels more like a “NJ at Stoke” signing than it does “NJ at Luton” signing.
Hope I’m wrong if it does happen.
We can’t afford to take a punt on someone coming good. A GK that has played at the highest level who reads the game, commands his box and respect of his defence is vocal and has confidence through experience is exactly what’s required to win promotion.
I just don’t know about Begovic. I think some of the excitement I’ve seen is way overboard - are people just getting giddy because we haven’t had any signings in a couple of weeks?
Better than what we have in Isted & AMB probably. But doesn’t scream promotion goalkeeper at me. This feels more like a “NJ at Stoke” signing than it does “NJ at Luton” signing.
Hope I’m wrong if it does happen.
We can’t afford to take a punt on someone coming good. A GK that has played at the highest level who reads the game, commands his box and respect of his defence is vocal and has confidence through experience is exactly what’s required to win promotion.
I just don’t know about Begovic. I think some of the excitement I’ve seen is way overboard - are people just getting giddy because we haven’t had any signings in a couple of weeks?
Better than what we have in Isted & AMB probably. But doesn’t scream promotion goalkeeper at me. This feels more like a “NJ at Stoke” signing than it does “NJ at Luton” signing.
Hope I’m wrong if it does happen.
I think a promotion keeper is a pretty varied thing. Did Dillon Phillips, a keeper who had just had a pretty good National League loan scream promotion keeper? Or Hamer who had had one L1 season on loan at two different clubs? I don’t think I would have been that bothered about having Will Norris or Michael Cooper but they’ve won the league in the past couple of years. Keepers are weird, if the overall team blend is right you can end up with insane things like Neil Etheridge playing 38 premier league games off the back of some momentum. Jones obviously wants that extra bit of experience to help out the defence as it gels and for Mannion to take something positive from the experience as well. I also think having a keeper who is very much at the higher end of the age scale means it’s easier to rotate and then ease him out. I wouldn’t be at all shocked if Mannion ends the season as number 1 after a period of development
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Whatever happened to him?
Spent the second half of the season as first choice at Bradford.
Now that would be an interesting one. Career really hasn't worked out since he broke through at Norwich , would be a bit of a gamble if NJ could get him to fit his style but definitely would add creativity.
Had fair few people ask me about #cafc and a move for Asmir Begovic.
Biggest problem for me has been a succession of keepers who seem far too quiet although frankly our entire defence has been.
Better than what we have in Isted & AMB probably. But doesn’t scream promotion goalkeeper at me. This feels more like a “NJ at Stoke” signing than it does “NJ at Luton” signing.
Hope I’m wrong if it does happen.
45 games in the Championship last season does excite me but he seems to get mixed reviews last season. Experienced keeper could be great for the defence and will help Mannion to come in as our number 1 soon, but something feels a bit off about it. I will ask my QPR mate his thoughts on him.