Asmir Begovic - officially signed

[Sol thewall Bamba]

23 minutes ago, sdb said:

Bizarre 

Why?

[coolhandfox]

3rd choice or 2nd of Mads goes and player coach would work.

[Ryy]

38 minutes ago, sdb said:

Bizarre 

How?

[Cropwellfox]

Makes perfect sense. We haven’t got a pot to piss in and will need a number 2 when Mads goes who’ll be absolutely ok with not being first choice. Knows Marti who will be clear about what he brings. Huge experience and can support with coaching. If nothing else a far better back up than Iversen and Ward. 
Soon as VK goes would expect Kenneth Paal to be through the door too. 

[fox_favourite]

Makes sense to me. Good backup which is what we need, and could be come coach straight after, or player coach. 

 

I have no issues with this 

[LCFCJohn]

Seems a good pro and knows Marti from QPR. Interesting mentions of it being potential back up player/GK coach. Maybe he has been doing some badges already? 
 

Given the lack of GK coach, it could be a way of Marti adding to his team along with Calm and providing emergency cover on the field if needed.

[slymunn]

23 minutes ago, LCFCJohn said:

Seems a good pro and knows Marti from QPR. Interesting mentions of it being potential back up player/GK coach. Maybe he has been doing some badges already? 
 

Given the lack of GK coach, it could be a way of Marti adding to his team along with Calm and providing emergency cover on the field if needed.

• According to AI..

   

  Begović is taking a Master's degree in Sports Directorship at UCFB, indicating a focus on leadership and management in sports rather than direct coaching qualifications.

[Aleksz]

Regardless of coaching, we just need a back up regardless of Mads staying or not. So as long as we’re not being stupid on wages it’s perfect business. Be inclined to say Mads is defo off now though if it wasn’t already obvious.

[LCFCJohn]

12 minutes ago, slymunn said:

• According to AI..

   

  Begović is taking a Master's degree in Sports Directorship at UCFB, indicating a focus on leadership and management in sports rather than direct coaching qualifications.

Fab, already more qualified that Rudders so replacement for him 

[RedSoxUK]

Deffo 2nd choice if Mads goes, but 3rd until then.

 

Id be weary that he had zero minutes last season, but did make the bench so was obviously fit enough, and played the full season with Martì - not that I think that link has any meaning.

 

Bit obvious really.

[SouthStandUpperTier]

Had a PSxG of -7.7 for QPR in 23/24, meaning he conceded nearly 8 goals more than he should have. I suspect he's washed, so just got to hope he doesn't see any action for us if he signs.

[Lambert09]

Makes complete sense to me. Keep the path clear for Jakob. If needed he’d still do a decent job for us. 

[Dan]

Fine by me. Sensible contract permitting.

[sdb]

1 hour ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

Why?

 

1 hour ago, Ryy said:

How?

 

A player well past his best in a position we don't need to address. When we've barely a penny to spend. 

[Guest]

9 minutes ago, sdb said:

 

 

A player well past his best in a position we don't need to address. When we've barely a penny to spend. 

If/when Hermansen leaves then it will need addressing as we'll be down to one senior keeper - arguably it already does. Obviously if we end up giving him 50 grand a week or similar then it's mental but otherwise it seems sensible enough.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

20 minutes ago, sdb said:

 

 

A player well past his best in a position we don't need to address. When we've barely a penny to spend. 

He's clearly coming in as third choice 

He'll benefit our two young goalkeepers

It's a free signing 

[TheStig]

5 year contract. 75` a week. Sensible signing............

[ian__marshall]

Massive upgrade on Ward. To be fair a 96 y/o wheelchair bound Begovic would represent an upgrade so one that is still mobile is OK. 

[Steve Earle]

44 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

He's clearly coming in as third choice 

He'll benefit our two young goalkeepers

It's a free signing 

I don’t think that’s clear at all. If he signs, I expect Mads to leave & Begovic to be back up to Jakob. I might be wrong but that seems more plausible than paying a decent wage for a third choice keeper?

Edited 19 July 2025 by Steve Earle

[RedSoxUK]

Just now, Steve Earle said:

I don’t think that’s clear at all. If he signs, I expect Mads to leave & Begovic to be back up to Jakob. I might be wrong but that seems more plausible than paying a decent wage for a third choice keeper?

Yeah exactly, because otherwise he could sit on someone else's bench in the PL as third choice still.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

1 minute ago, Steve Earle said:

I don’t think that’s clear at all. If he signs, I expect Mads to leave & Begovic to be back up to Jakob. I might be wrong but that seems more plausible than paying a decent wage for a third choice keeper?

If that happens then the signing makes even more sense 👍🏼

[Sly]

3rd choice.

 

He’a picking up the Schwarzer, Smithies, Jakupovic role.

 

Most teams have the experienced pro supporting. 

[Silebyfox_89]

1 hour ago, Sly said:

3rd choice.

 

He’a picking up the Schwarzer, Smithies, Jakupovic role.

 

Most teams have the experienced pro supporting. 

Bout to say this. 

 

Getting Schwarzer vibes, past his peak but a good club pro to see out his retirement.

[FoxesFourLife]

I can see him coming in as a player/coach which would be a smart move by the club.

[Bluearmyfox28]

The right type of leadership, all for it.