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BBC News
25-05-2025
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'We left it all out there'
Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood has been speaking to BBC Radio Sussex about the 4-1 win over Tottenham on the final day of the season: "It was really nice. As a team, we were a bit disappointed with the first half. We didn't show as much energy and intensity as we like, but in the second half we really came out. We got the four goals."I think we have ended a really positive season in a positive way."On playing more of an attacking role: "I knew I was going to play further forward during the first half and I tried to be as busy as I could. I'm always alive in the box - it's something that I've always liked to do in my game."Today I've got to give credit to the set piece coach, Jonas [Scheuermann], he gave me a specific role from the set-piece, two balls fell to my feet and I managed to put them into the back of the net. So all credit to him as well."On not taking the penalty for his hat-trick: "I know what it's going to look like - like I didn't fancy it! I did put myself forward, I said that I was on a hat-trick and I was more than happy to take it, but Matt O'Riley said he was the taker and we still needed to win the game."At that point, winning the game for the team is more important. So as much as I would've liked to get my hat-trick, it was important we got the win."On finishing eighth this season: "It's a really positive season. I know it's probably tough to take at the minute, and it is tough to take, because we wanted Europe and we fought hard for it."But I don't think we can have any regrets from these past five or six weeks. We left it all out there. We have a great family in the changing room and everyone worked their hardest."We just fell a little short but I think we can just use that for fuel next season. We have great foundations to build on now and I think next season is going to be a really exciting one for sure."Listen to the full post-match interview on BBC Sounds
BBC News
25-05-2025
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- BBC News
'I'm really happy with the team spirit this season'
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day about the performance and what he said to his team at half-time: "I told them to stay calm in possession and to show more intensity out of possession. The key was to have better positioning, to be cleaner in our passing and touches, and to show the right reaction."We showed a great reaction and it was a well-deserved win."On Jack Hinshelwood's goals: "I'm very happy for him because he is a player from the academy. He suffered a bit in the last little period, but he showed personality. He is great in training and he deserves the two goals. He never gives up. I'm really happy for him."On missing out on securing European football for next season: "We did all that we could and we played a very good season. Overall, we accept the other results. We have to reflect on this season and then build on it next season."On Diego Gomez's goal: "Everyone was happy for him. Diego came from a different culture and country. He is a great team player."I'm really happy with the team spirit this season."
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Hurzeler proud of his team as they finish it in style
Albion boss Fabian Hurzeler says he is 'very proud' of how his side finished the Premier League season – but admits consistency must improve if Albion are to push on again next term. The Seagulls ended their campaign with a thumping 4-1 win away at Tottenham, a result that secured an eighth-place finish – the second-best in the club's history. While Chelsea's result meant there will be no European football at the Amex next season, Hurzeler was full of praise for his players and staff. 'I'm very pleased with how we reacted after half-time,' he said. 'We showed personality, great character, and a much better style of play. Our positioning in possession improved, and we had better reactions when we lost the ball. So overall I was very pleased with how we finished the season.' Albion sign off in style - but flickering Euro hope is over One of the standout moments of the match came from homegrown midfielder Jack Hinshelwood, who scored twice and was praised by his manager for his resilience and dedication. 'Of course, regarding Jack – I'm very pleased and very happy for him,' Hurzeler said. 'He went through all the academy teams, suffered in the last period but never gave up. He always showed great performances in training and tried to improve every day. Today he got the rewards for all that effort.' Reflecting on his first season in the Premier League, Hurzeler admitted it had been a steep learning curve. 'It's been challenging, but we went through it together,' he said. 'We faced adversity and showed personality and character. I'm very proud of the team and how we performed. We collected a high number of points – in many other seasons, it would've been enough for Europe. 'But I'm happy we always stuck to our style of play. We never lost it. We always had high intensity, showed courage in possession. We've built a foundation – and on that we must continue building. The main point for next season is consistency. Consistency in results, consistency in performances – that's where we must improve.' Asked whether he had paid attention to other results that ultimately sealed Brighton's fate outside the European places, the head coach was unequivocal. 'No, no, no. I was in my tunnel when I coached my team,' he said. 'I can't have distractions. I said before the game – focus on what you can influence. That's all we can do.'
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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How four-goal Albion did it in style - and enjoyed their own party at Tottenham
Well, they took care of their own job in style. A Jack Hinshelwood double, a Matt O'Riley penalty and a Diego Gomez stunner were ultimately not enough to keep European hopes flickering due to results elsewhere. But this was the finale the campaign deserved. A second best league finish and a final fling of 13 points from a possible 15. Albion went out with heads held very high. And, as ever, this latest chapter came against a backdrop of injuries. This time they were without Danny Welbeck, who picked up a knock in the win over Liverpool, and Pervis Estupinan. The latter was replaced by Igor, making his first appearance since very early January when he was forced off in the draw with Arsenal. Without Welbeck, Albion gave Hinshelwood an advanced central role with, unusually, Simon Adingra on the right and Yankuba Minteh the left. The wingers should have combined to give them a very early lead but Adingra dragged his shot wide after Minteh knocked down a long ball from Jan Paul van Hecke. Adingra was involved again before Mats Wieffer picked up a clearance and thrashed a shot too high on the half-volley. But Wieffer was involved in a more negative way as Spurs went ahead in the 17th minute. Hurzeler proud of his team as they finish it in style He caught Mathys Tel on the foot as the winger cut inside him and Dominic Solanke converted the resulting spot kick, going high down the middle as Bart Verbruggen dived to his left. Spurs, after their celebrations, had probably looked livelier than we might have expected early on. Verbruggen denied them a second goal with a stunning bit of work. From an Albion corner, Spurs countered at pace and Tel fired in a shot which produced a fabulous low stop from the Dutch No.1 at close range. So the deficit was a narrow one at the break and Albion sent on Kaoru Mitoma and Gomez for Adingra and Yasin Ayari, the Paraguayan taking an advanced role with Hinshelwood dropping deeper. Mitoma immediately caused Pedro Porro real problems and, from a corner forced by the winger, Albion levelled on 51 minutes. Brajan Gruda delivered, Adam Webster won the first header and, after challenging for the ball, Hinshelwood turned to thump it high into the net. The game had changed with Albion pouring men forward – although midweek hero Brennan Johnson missed a sitter for Spurs. Carlos Baleba saw his volley hit the post via a deflection off van Hecke before Hinshelwood struck again on 64 minutes. A corner came in from the right, Wieffer and van Hecke challenged for it, Webster might have got a foot to the ball and then it landed at the feet of Hinshelwood, back to goal. He back-heeled and it ran gently over the line. Albion fans will also have known results elsewhere had ended any chance of Europe. But Sussex By The Sea had replaced the Spurs glory songs – and O'Riley added to the day with a calmly taken penalty after Gomez was fouled running on to Minteh's clever pass. SPURS 1 ALBION 4: Seagulls run riot but European hope ends Then Gomez topped it off with a stunning curler into the far top corner from well outside the box. There was time for James Milner to make his first appearance since the previous trip to North London - at Arsenal way back in August. A lot has happened since then - and there is plenty to look forward to. Tottenham: Vicario, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven (Davies 66), Udogie; Bentancur (Bissouma 66), Gray; Sarr (Odobert 46), Johnson, Tel (Spence 83); Solanke (Richarlison 66). Subs: Kinsky, Olusei, Ajayi, Moore. Albion: Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Webster, Igor (Veltman 60); Baleba, Ayari (Gomez 46); Minteh (miler 90+3), Gruda (O'Riley 76), Adingra (Mitoma 46); Hinshelwood. Subs: Rushworth, Dunk, Cashin, Howell. Referee: Robert Jones
BreakingNews.ie
25-05-2025
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- BreakingNews.ie
Spurs brought down to earth after Europa glory as Brighton secure big win
Europa League winners Tottenham were brought back down to earth with a 4-1 home loss to Brighton on the final day of the Premier League season. 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. Advertisement 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. Spurs fans serenaded head coach Ange Postecoglou followed Wednesday's Europa League triumph (John Walton/PA) 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. Defeat for Spurs meant they recorded a lowest ever Premier League finish of 17th, but the full-time whistle was blown with home supporters waving flags and singing for the team following their European triumph. Tottenham were back in action after their historic victory at San Mames and, despite three days of celebrations, Postecoglou started eight players from Wednesday. Advertisement This included midweek hero Brennan Johnson, who had been the last to leave the stage during a euphoric open-top bus parade on Friday night. A sea of blue and white flags greeted Spurs onto the pitch before a predictably sluggish start followed, with Simon Adingra dragging an early shot wide for Brighton and Mats Wieffer then sent an effort over. Jack Hinshelwood (second right) celebrates with his team mates after scoring his second goal (John Walton/PA) It took only four minutes for Postecoglou to be serenaded by the home fans and, with quarter of an hour played, Spurs were awarded a spot-kick. Mathys Tel was caught in the penalty area by Wieffer and Solanke stepped up to lift the ball into the roof of the net to make it 1-0 after 17 minutes. Advertisement Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, captain in the absence of Son Heung-min, kept out a Hinshelwood header at the near post in the 30th minute before the hosts should have added a second goal. A lightning counter-attack allowed Pedro Porro to play in Tel, but his low left-footed shot was saved by Bart Verbruggen seven minutes before half-time. Changes were made by both head coaches at the break, with Kaoru Mitoma introduced for the Seagulls and it immediately paid off. Mitoma forced a corner and Brajan Gruda's delivery ricocheted to Hinshelwood, who steered past Vicario from close range in the 51st minute. Advertisement It sparked a frantic period, with Brighton substitute Gomez denied by Vicario before at the other end Tel raced past Wieffer to set up Johnson, but he side-footed wide. The visitors continued to press and, after Vicario tipped over a fierce Yankuba Minteh strike, Carlos Baleba had a low effort deflected onto the post from another corner. Postecoglou sensed Spurs' dip in energy but, before a triple substitution could be made, Hinshelwood made it 2-1 after 64 minutes. Tottenham failed to deal with another Gruda corner and Hinshelwood pounced quickly to back-heel past Vicario. Advertisement Ben Davies, Yves Bissouma and Richarlison were sent on with 25 minutes left, but the Seagulls made sure of the points when O'Riley fired past Vicario from the penalty spot after Bissouma brought down Gomez. Gomez concluded the scoring with a sumptuous 25-yard strike in stoppage time, but the Tottenham fans rallied around the squad with flags being waved to celebrate a first European title in 41 years.
