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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brighton show promise under Hurzeler in a season of transition
Fabian Hurzeler deserves huge credit for securing the club's second-highest Premier League finish in his first season in charge. A points tally of 61 was only one shy of the campaign that delivered Europa League football under Roberto de Zerbi with help from Graham Potter. The lack of European football next season will be a frustration, but it is not the only target for this club. When the 32-year-old arrived, he stated he wanted to "challenge the establishment", and in terms of league position, he came very close. At times, the Seagulls bloodied a few noses with some stand-out performances, securing wins over both this season and last year's champions along the way. Hurzeler continues to strive for consistency, and that has been difficult to achieve for a host of reasons. Astute business and big-name sales allowed huge investment last summer, but Hurzeler has been hampered hugely by injuries to new signings Matt O'Riley and Ferdi Kadioglu as well as dependable Solly March and the experienced James Milner. Adding that to several shorter absences from regular key first-team players, he did not name the same starting XI in any Premier League game this season. The style has evolved, but the high-intensity football is clear to see. Goals have not been a problem with three individuals making double figures for the first time. Defensively, the team has looked slightly suspect at times, but the stats are skewed by that 7-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest. Ironically, that loss sparked a brilliant run, and that has been the story this season. The good results have come in streaks, finishing the campaign with 13 points from a positive 15. Away from the league, the defeat in the quarter finals of the FA Cup also hurt, especially when arch rivals Crystal Palace, went on to lift the trophy. As with the past five or so seasons, the next challenge is to deal with inevitable interest in the star performers. Joao Pedro, Kaoru Mitoma and Bart Verbruggen will all have their suitors but, as ever, the club will only sell at the right price and when it already has a replacement in-house or on the way in. A season of transition has shown huge promise, and an ambitious head coach will be hoping to build on a decent platform next year.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Brighton show promise under Hurzeler in a season of transition
Fabian Hurzeler deserves huge credit for securing the club's second-highest Premier League finish in his first season in charge. A points tally of 61 was only one shy of the campaign that delivered Europa League football under Roberto de Zerbi with help from Graham Potter. The lack of European football next season will be a frustration, but it is not the only target for this the 32-year-old arrived, he stated he wanted to "challenge the establishment", and in terms of league position, he came very close. At times, the Seagulls bloodied a few noses with some stand-out performances, securing wins over both this season and last year's champions along the way. Hurzeler continues to strive for consistency, and that has been difficult to achieve for a host of business and big-name sales allowed huge investment last summer, but Hurzeler has been hampered hugely by injuries to new signings Matt O'Riley and Ferdi Kadioglu as well as dependable Solly March and the experienced James Milner. Adding that to several shorter absences from regular key first-team players, he did not name the same starting XI in any Premier League game this style has evolved, but the high-intensity football is clear to see. Goals have not been a problem with three individuals making double figures for the first time. Defensively, the team has looked slightly suspect at times, but the stats are skewed by that 7-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest. Ironically, that loss sparked a brilliant run, and that has been the story this season. The good results have come in streaks, finishing the campaign with 13 points from a positive 15. Away from the league, the defeat in the quarter finals of the FA Cup also hurt, especially when arch rivals Crystal Palace, went on to lift the with the past five or so seasons, the next challenge is to deal with inevitable interest in the star performers. Joao Pedro, Kaoru Mitoma and Bart Verbruggen will all have their suitors but, as ever, the club will only sell at the right price and when it already has a replacement in-house or on the way in. A season of transition has shown huge promise, and an ambitious head coach will be hoping to build on a decent platform next year.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Audio review as Albion win on final day - and look ahead with optimism
Albion ended their season in terrific style – even if it did not keep the European door ajar. Our audio review from the side of buzzing Tottenham High Road looks back on a 4-1 win for the Seagulls over Spurs. We look to convey some of the atmosphere from a big occasion in North London. And there is a look at the eighth-place secured in the context of a season of transition. We also take a look at what lies ahead – including the Joao Pedro situation. And there is a nod to other sides who made this quite a sporting weekend. Europa League winners Tottenham were brought back down to earth. Why Milner was sent on late at Spurs - and was it goodbye? How four-goal Albion did it in style - and enjoyed their own party at Tottenham Hurzeler proud of his team as they finish it in style Dominic Solanke put Spurs ahead after 17 minutes to continue the feel-good factor after Wednesday's 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao ended a 17-year wait for silverware. With uncertainty over the future of Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, the Australian would have been eager to end a horrid domestic campaign with one final victory, but Jack Hinshelwood struck twice in quick succession after the break for the visitors. It was followed by a late third by Matt O'Riley's penalty before Diego Gomez struck a superb fourth in stoppage time to help Brighton finish eighth, but that was not enough to secure European football.
Metro
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Why Brighton are giving Spurs a guard of honour on the Premier League final day
Brighton will give a guard of honour to Tottenham following their victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final this week. Spurs ended their 17-year wait for a trophy as Brennan Johnson's goal sealed a historic win for Ange Postecoglou's side in Bilbao. The newly crowned Europa League winners host Brighton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday and could end the campaign in 14th place if they win and Manchester United, West Ham and Wolves all fail to pick up three points. As it stands, Spurs sit 17th in the Premier League but they will receive a guard of honour from Brighton's players when they walk out onto the pitch for Sunday's game. Typically, a guard of honour in a Premier League match is only reserved for the domestic champions and Liverpool have enjoyed that gesture in their games against Chelsea, Arsenal and Brighton this month. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. However, Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler believes Spurs' success in a European competition also needs to be recognised. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'Like we did against Liverpool, if great clubs achieve great things then it's always a positive thing and also if English clubs achieve great things in the international cups,' Hurzeler said. 'I'm very happy for them. Of course, they deserve it, so we will do it.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Hurzeler also paid tribute to Postecoglou and says the 59-year-old is a role model. More Trending 'I'm happy for [Postecoglou] because he's a very good guy. He deserves it,' Hurzeler said. 'He has a lot of pressure and how he deals with it, I think he's a role model for young coaches as well, like me. 'I'm very happy for him. I know that he worked hard for this and what I really like is that he said already in September after a game against Arsenal [that he wins trophies in his second season]. 'He's a man who can look into the future and that's something very impressive.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Why is Moises Caicedo wearing a mask for Chelsea MORE: Ange Postecoglou sends message to Daniel Levy over Spurs transfer strategy MORE: Arsenal chief Andrea Berta holds talks with £67m Chelsea transfer target
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea on alert as Pedro decision made after bust-up
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has refused to select Joao Pedro for their final match of the season against Tottenham on Sunday despite the Seagulls' European hopes hanging in the balance Joao Pedro won't be in Brighton's squad to face Tottenham on Sunday as the fallout from his training ground altercation with team-mate Jon Paul van Hecke continues. The £30m striker was a surprise omission from Albion's teamsheet for the 3-2 win against Liverpool on Monday, with news of the bust-up only revealed after the match. And Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler insists the Brazilian, who has 10 goals and seven assists this season, won't travel to Spurs either. Hurzeler confirmed: 'Joao won't be in the squad. We had a small issue in training – a type which isn't uncommon from time to time in all football clubs. We dealt with it internally and the matter is closed. 'Joao is an incredible football player. He's a match-winner for us and he's a great player. That's why we invested in him. But there are principles, they are non-negotiable and everyone has to abide by them. Everyone has to stick to them and I don't make any compromises.' The hard line taken by Hurzeler has alerted a string of clubs who have been linked with Joao Pedro in the transfer market this month. Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have all been mentioned in recent weeks and if Brighton decide to cash in there will certainly be takers. However, Hurzeler says the player still has a future at Albion. He added: 'Joao is still a young player and there's still a lot of potential where he will grow, and I'm sure that he will learn from this and come back strong next season. "I'm really looking forward to seeing him renewed and reinvigorated at his highest peak for us and that's all I will say on this.' The incident comes at a bad time for Brighton because they head to Tottenham on Sunday still in with a chance to earn European football. A win in north London, together with a Chelsea defeat at Nottingham Forest, could open up the route if the Blues go on to win the Conference League next week. But with Brentford also in with a chance if Brighton slip up, Hurzeler knows his team must stay focused. He said: 'The only thing we can influence is our result and our preparation for the game and that's what we try to do. The other results we can't influence, we try to focus on us.' One aspect in Brighton's favour is that Tottenham 's players have clearly been enjoying their celebrations after winning the Europa League with a victory over Manchester United in Bilbao in midweek. But Hurzeler was coy about any suggestion that would make life easier for his side. He said: 'We don't know. That's one of the questions I was asked most in the last few hours, but my answer will be always the same. "I can't influence how they celebrate or how they will prepare for the game. The only things I can influence are how we prepare our team, and we will try to be the best prepared team we can be. That's what our focus is on.' Brighton have no new injuries heading into the game and Lewis Dunk could be back in contention.
