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Washington Post
8 hours ago
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- Washington Post
Milner gets Brighton extension for 24th season with a Premier League record in sight
BRIGHTON, England — James Milner will get another chance to become the player with the most appearances in the Premier League era. The 39-year-old midfielder, who is 15 appearances short of Gareth Barry's record (653), has signed a one-year contract extension with Brighton. Milner sustained a serious knee injury that limited him to just four league games last season. He made his 638th appearance on the last day of the season, coming off the bench in a 4-1 victory over Tottenham.
Associated Press
8 hours ago
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- Associated Press
Milner gets Brighton extension for 24th season with a Premier League record in sight
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — James Milner will get another chance to become the player with the most appearances in the Premier League era. The 39-year-old midfielder, who is 15 appearances short of Gareth Barry's record (653), has signed a one-year contract extension with Brighton. Milner sustained a serious knee injury that limited him to just four league games last season. He made his 638th appearance on the last day of the season, coming off the bench in a 4-1 victory over Tottenham. 'Last season he wasn't able to help the team on the pitch as much as he would have liked, but around the squad his experience is invaluable, especially for the younger players,' Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler said in the team's announcement Friday. 'He's a great guy to have in our environment, who is always there for me and the team,' said Hurzeler, who is seven years younger than Milner. 'I'm looking forward to working with him again.' Milner, who will turn 40 in January, made his debut at age 16 for Leeds in November 2002. He's entering his record-extending 24th season overall and third at Brighton — he made 15 league appearances in the 2023-24 season — after eight years at Liverpool. Milner has also played for Manchester City, Aston Villa and Newcastle. Milner made 61 international appearances for England from 2009-16. ___ AP soccer:
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Ex-Liverpool and Man City star James Milner agrees new deal to play into his FORTIES - with Premier League record in his sights after recovering from potential career ending injury
James Milner has agreed a one-year contract extension with Brighton. Milner, who will turn 40 next January, is 15 appearances behind Gareth Barry's Premier League record of 653. Brighton announced the deal on Friday, which will see the midfielder stay at the Seagulls for a third season. The former Liverpool and Manchester City star wants to keep playing into his 40s after fighting back from a knee injury and complications that threatened to end his glittering career. Milner, who has made 61 appearances for England, the last one coming in 2016, feared his career was over after undergoing knee surgery in December. But he came on for the closing minutes of Brighton's victory at Tottenham on the final day of the Premier League season, to make his first appearance since August. Following the renewal, Milner said: 'Delighted to extend my time at the club and looking forward to getting back into pre season to work with the manager and this talented group of players.' The 39-year-old was fit and ready to return from the knee surgery in December only to be set back by nerve damage. 'I couldn't lift my foot or my toes, not an ideal scenario,' the Englishman, renowned for his deadpan delivery previously said. 'I didn't know whether I would be able to walk properly again let alone play football. 'There was a chance I might not have come back at all. Nobody said quit. But with my age it was highly unlikely I would get back. I think that was one of the things that drove me most. My first aim was to try and get the knee as strong as possible which I did.' Milner joined Brighton on a free from Liverpool in 2023. He made his Premier League debut for Leeds at the age of 16 before winning the Premier League with Liverpool and Manchester City. He also won the FA Cup and League Cup with both sides and the Champions League with Liverpool in 2019. His apperance against Spurs on the final day was his 881st in senior club football. Brighton finished in eighth place in the league last season under Fabian Hurzeler, just missing out on securing European football at the Amex
The Independent
a day ago
- Sport
- The Independent
How many Premier League games James Milner needs to play to seal record amid contract extension
James Milner, 39, has agreed to a one-year contract extension with Brighton and Hove Albion, potentially extending his career to a 24th season. The former Manchester City and Leeds United player aims to surpass Gareth Barry 's record of 653 Premier League appearances; James Milner currently has 638 and needs to play 16 more games. Due to an injury last August, James Milner only made four league appearances in the 2024-25 season. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler values his veteran player's experience, especially for younger footballers in the squad. Brighton finished eighth last season and recently signed Greek forward Charalampos Kostoulas.
News18
a day ago
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- News18
James Milner Eyes Prestigious Premier League Record; Signs One Year Extension With Brighton
Last Updated: Milner has signed a one-year extension with Brighton & Hove Albion, as the 39-year-old aims to surpass Gareth Barry's record of 653 Premier League appearances. James Milner has signed a one-year contract extension with Brighton & Hove Albion, as announced by the south-coast club on Friday, as the 39-year-old aims to clinch the record for all-time Premier League appearances. Milner, who debuted in the Premier League at 16 for Leeds United in 2002, was limited to just four league appearances in the 2024-25 season due to an injury in August, bringing his total to 638 Premier League games. With his 40th birthday approaching in January, Milner now has the opportunity to surpass Gareth Barry's record of 653 Premier League appearances. James Milner has signed a one-year contract extension at Brighton ✍️Here is a reminder of where he stands in the all-time appearances table 👀 — Premier League (@premierleague) June 13, 2025 Head coach Fabian Huerzeler expressed his satisfaction, saying, 'I'm really pleased we will have James with us again this season." 'Last season, he wasn't able to help the team on the pitch as much as he would have liked, but his experience around the squad is invaluable, particularly for the younger players. 'He's a great guy to have in our environment, who is always there for me and the team. I'm looking forward to working with him again." First Published: June 13, 2025, 21:52 IST
