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BBC News
11 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
'The owner keeps me busy, in a good way'
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says the owner is keeping him "busy" during the off-season as they continue their work in the transfer Seagulls have already been active in the summer window, having signed three teenagers and 21-year-old defender Diego and the ownership will be looking to build on the German's first season in charge as they look to secure European football again having narrowly missed out in 2024-25 when they finished eighth in the Premier interest in a number of their key players, the club's work will not only focus on who they can bring in but who they can keep hold of and who may head out the door."The owner keeps me busy, in a good way," Hurzeler told BBC Radio Sussex during a charity walk for the club's foundation."I'm really happy to work. It is a lot of work to do - the preparation for the season and pre-season is very important."You need the right people, the right squad, so you need to do a lot of research, a lot of calls."I'm really happy we are working in detail, working to get the right people. The players we have signed already have great characters and great potential, and I'm very, very happy they have signed with us. I'm really looking forward to working with them."Listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ex-Brighton midfielder Lallana retires
Adam Lallana has announced his retirement from football, describing his time at Brighton as some of the "happiest years" of his 37-year-old made 569 appearances in his career, 104 of which came with the Seagulls."As I call time on my playing career, I do so with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride," Lallana posted on social media."I could not be more appreciative of the opportunities I've been given and the support I've received along the way."Talking specifically about Brighton, Lallana added: "Home to some of the happiest years of my life, at a club deeply connected to its community and run in such a smart, modern way."
BBC News
18-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Festive schedule, final day - a rundown of Brighton's standout games
Brighton travel to rivals Crystal Palace on weekend of 8-9 November, with the return at Amex Stadium on the weekend of 7-8 securing a victory over champions Liverpool last month, Albion will look to repeat the feat when they host Arne Slot's men on the weekend of 21-22 Hurzeler's Albion travel to Anfield on 13-14 what about the schedule over Christmas and New Year? Well, Brighton's four festive fixtures include home matches against Sunderland and Burnley, and two London trips to face Arsenal and West the Seagulls will close their campaign at home to Manchester United on Sunday, 24 May 2026 - when all 10 matches will kick off at 16:00 at the fixture list, where do you think Hurzeler's side will be after 10 games? Have your say here
New York Times
18-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Brighton's Premier League fixtures: Full 2025-26 schedule and key dates
Brighton & Albion kick off the new season against Fulham at home. Fabian Hurzeler's side, who narrowly missed out on a place in Europe after finishing eighth last season, face Everton, Manchester City, Bournemouth, Tottenham and Chelsea before the end of September. Their run includes Wolves, Leeds United and a final day clash with Manchester United. Advertisement All times in BST/GMT Last season showed that not too much should be read into another tough-looking start for Brighton. They face five other sides that finished in the top 11 in the table with Fabian Hurzeler's eighth-placed team in 2024-25 in their first eight fixtures. That includes a home opener against Fulham, followed by a tasty start to the away campaign as the first side to visit Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium. Hurzeler launched his reign last August with a 3-0 win at Everton's former Goodison Park home. That was the prelude to a strong early run of form in the opening 11 fixtures against seven of the eight teams in 2023-24. The German will be plotting something similar in the first two months, with early visits from Manchester City and Newcastle, plus a trip to Chelsea. They had victories against all three of those teams last time. The early sequence also includes a home game against Tottenham Hotspur under new manager Thomas Frank after ending 2024-25 with a 4-1 win away to the Europa League winners in Ange Postecoglou's final game in charge. Unexpectedly miserable league seasons last time around for Tottenham and Manchester United — the final opponents at the Amex Stadium next May — are another reason why forecasting is hazardous, especially in Brighton's case. They only took ten out of 18 points against the easily relegated trio — Southampton, Leicester and Ipswich. With that in mind, clashes against Leeds United (the final away opponents), Sunderland and Burnley between November and January offer the chance of improvement during a period which also includes a revenge mission at Selhurst Park after losing both games against traditional rivals and FA Cup winners Crystal Palace last season. The exceptional pre-Club World Cup transfer window opened on June 1 and closed nine days later on June 10. Advertisement The summer window re-opened on June 16, while the cut-off date for the 2024-25 profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) reporting period coming at the end of the month on June 30. The window closes on Monday, September 1, at 11pm BST (6pm ET). The winter transfer window opens on Thursday, January 1, and closes on Monday, February 2. The new Premier League season gets underway on the weekend of August 15-17, a week after the Community Shield on August 8, when league champions Liverpool face FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. The final match round will be played on Sunday, May 24, 2026, when all 10 matches will kick off simultaneously as usual. Premier League clubs will enter the FA Cup at the third round, which begins on Saturday, January 10. The Carabao Cup will begin in mid-August, with Premier League teams not playing in Europe entering in the second round, which starts in the week commencing August 25, and the remaining seven clubs receiving a bye to the third round, which takes place in the weeks commencing September 15 and 22.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Albion's 2025-26 Premier League fixtures announced
Albion fans will learn their 2025-26 fixtures today. The initial schedule for the Premier League is released at 9am. The Seagulls are looking to improve on last term's eighth place, with chairman Tony Bloom confident they can do so. Advertisement Bloom sends out transfer window message - and says Albion will improve next season They will be rejoined in the top flight this season by familiar adversaries in Leeds and Burnley. And there is a first chance in 20 years to play Sunderland in league football after Tommy Watson's last-gasp play-off winner at Wembley sent the Black Cats back to the Prem. The season opens on the weekend of August 16-17. But fans will be well aware that exact dates and times of fixtures will be confirmed in blocks during the season – with more matches than ever to be rescheduled due to TV broadcasts and European commitments. Advertisement Why Brighton are happy to put their faith in Jack on and off the pitch There will be 33 weekend rounds and also five midweeks with Prem games. The final round, though, will be set in stone as all teams kick off at the same time on Sunday, May 24. Before that Seagulls fans have two friendly dates for their diaries. Their team go to Southampton on Saturday, August 2 and entertain Wolfsburg a week later.
