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27-05-2025
- Business
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Premier League 2024-25 review: signings of the season
Nottingham Forest had a huge problem with defending set pieces last season and Nuno Espírito Santo demanded a centre-back who could dominate in the air. The club were efficient in their business, signing the brick-headed Serb from Fiorentina for £10m. It was a bargain and the centre-back fitted in immediately alongside the Brazilian Murillo as the club created one of the best defences in the league. The pair complement one another perfectly and, along with Matz Sels, created the foundation for Forest's tilt at qualifying for the Champions League by dominating some of the best strikers in the world. After missing the opening match of the season against Bournemouth through suspension, Milenkovic, 27, has played every single minute in the Premier League. It is rare that an outfield player is an ever-present but the centre-back has been integral and his consistency cannot be underestimated, helping Murillo thrive. It is often the Brazilian who gets the most credit as he is the more flamboyant of the two but Milenkovic deserves just as much praise for what Forest have achieved this season. Bournemouth's recruitment policy is one of the best in the league and they know how to spot a bargain. Huijsen joined from Juventus after a spell on loan at Roma, where he spent a large part of his time on the bench. So the centre-back, 19 at the time, jumped at the opportunity to test himself in the Premier League. Most teenagers might have been somewhat hesitant at the prospect of facing Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland but Huijsen is a different breed. A relaxed character, the son of former AZ Alkmaar and Go Ahead Eagles player Donny, he is known for his calm demeanour on and off the pitch. The aggressive defender offers a maturity rarely seen in a player of his age and has been integral to Andoni Iraola's plans. His form has earned him his first caps for Spain, where he was brought up after being born in the Netherlands, and plenty of admirers were willing to spend £50m on acquiring his services in the summer but in the end he will return to his homeland and join Real Madrid, who he turned down as a young player. With Newcastle needing to ship a few players out to resolve any lingering profit and sustainability rules concerns, Minteh and Elliot Anderson were sacrificed for the sake of the accountant. Both have gone on to shine at their new clubs, and Minteh was eager to let the visiting Newcastle supporters know it when he scored against them at the Amex Stadium in May, celebrating in front of the away end with a confused bit of finger-wagging and pointing at his Brighton shirt. It might not have been the best choreographed piece of revenge but he got his message across. The Gambian has spent most of the season trying to prove Newcastle wrong for selling him with six goals and four assists. It is not easy to get minutes on the wing under Fabian Hürzeler who has Simon Adingra and Kaoru Mitoma as part of his arsenal but Minteh's direct running and skill make him difficult to handle for full-backs. He will turn 21 over the summer, giving him plenty of years to hone his skills and make him an even greater threat for Brighton. The price tag of £12m and the fact that the winger had enjoyed a spell with Watford, meant Sarr was not an extremely high-profile signing when he joined Palace from Marseille. There are greater headline-grabbers at Selhurst Park and that suits Sarr down to the ground, happy to express himself freely on the flank, while the expectations are placed upon others. He always wanted to be playing in the Premier League and eagerly accepted the proposition to replace Michael Olise in the Eagles' squad. Considering what Olise did at Selhurst Park to earn himself a move to Bayern Munich, Sarr faced a difficult task but under the guidance of Oliver Glasner he has been able to make south London his home. After a slow start, Sarr broke into the starting lineup in late October and has not looked back after earning the confidence of the coaching staff. He has featured in every Premier League match and his output has improved as the season has progressed, the highlight being two goals and an assist in December's win at Brighton. Meanwhile in the FA Cup he scored twice to dispatch Aston Villa in the semi-finals, helping Palace back to Wembley for their day of glory against Manchester City in the final. The striker had a respectable time on loan at Hull in 2023-24, scoring eight goals in 31 games in the Championship but they are not the sort of figures that guarantee Premier League success. Manchester City did not want to keep him, leaving Southampton and Ipswich to battle it out for his signature. Delap is very much a No 9, a rare breed in modern football and he is able to mix physicality with clever movement. His goals have not been enough to keep Kieran McKenna's Tractor Boys up – or even close for that matter – but Delap has shown he deserves to be at this level and surely will be again next season. His movement in the box has earned him his goals and he is a constant pest for defenders, providing some of Ipswich's best moments, in what has been a difficult season, scoring to help see off Tottenham and Chelsea. Portman Road was a smart stepping stone for Delap, who will not be short of offers, especially with a £30m buyout clause in his contract. Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle are all interested.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Minteh strike cancelled out amid VAR uproar at the Amex
Albion saw a precious lead slip away amid penalty confusion at the Amex. Yankuba Minteh's first-half opener against his old club was eventually cancelled out from the penalty spot by Alexander Isak. A point apiece was not of great use to either side in their slightly different pursuits of Europe. And it turned into a torrid second half for referee Craig Pawson, with three penalty incidents in the spotlight. Albion welcomed back Jan Paul van Hecke to the starting line-up and Adam Webster and Igor to the matchday 20. But there was no Kaoru Mitoma, whose knack of getting into central areas has been so valuable during the recent absence of Joao Pedro. Newcastle, without Joelinton, named the XI which started the previous game against Ipswich. The Albion changes meant a return on the right for Minteh against his old club and he needed early attention for what looked a blow to the knee as his side made quite a cautious start. Bart Verbruggen had to hold a couple of early crosses, one aerial and the other along the deck. Pawson also seemed to think he got a touch to a low drive from Harvey Barnes after Mats Wieffer and van Hecke got in a tangle to allow him in to the left of goal. Newcastle were penalised at the subsequent corner. Albion offered little – and looked short of ideas of how to play their way through when Toon were set in their shape. But, after a decent little spell of pressure they went ahead just before the half-hour. Toon dealt with a dangerous cross by Simon Adingra. But the ball was worked to Minteh on the right edge of the box. He cut inside Tino Livramento, then Sandro Tonali and, with his shot found a gap inside the far post, with a deflection off Dan Burn. It was a great moment for Minteh and there was some sort of exchange between him and the away fans afterwards. It was also against the run of play. As Newcastle sought a riposte, Verbruggen had to tip over van Hecke's mis-directed header and hold a curler from Bruno Guimaraes. But Albion finished the half quite strongly and went in with an advantage. Quite a bright start to the second half by the Seagulls saw the ball nicked away from Danny Welbeck in front of goal after Minteh seemed to have picked him out. But Fabian Hurzeler opted for his first change as Wieffer, on a yellow for delaying a free-kick in the first-half, was penalised for his challenge on Tonali. Newcastle fans half-heartedly chanted 'off, off, off' and Hurzeler took that option by sending on Tariq Lamptey. When Anthony Gordon then went on for the visitors, it meant both players red-carded in the FA Cup tie between these sides had been introduced. Pawson pointed to the spot on 57 minutes when Gordon tripped over Lamptey's dangling leg – only for VAR Andy Madley to tell him it happened just outside the box. It was not Madley's last involvement. When Joe Willock went down 14 minutes later as van Hecke shaped to tackle, the well-placed Pawson thought long hard and again signalled for a spot kick. But it looked a dive and the referee decided as much after being invited to the monitor. The visitors, though, DID have a spot kick on 88 minutes, after another VAR check and delay. Yasin Ayari was ruled to have handled Fabian Schar's free-kick, conceded somewhat contentiously by van Hecke, and Alexander Isak sent Verbruggen the wrong way. Both teams might have won it in nine frenetic added minutes. Diego Gomez headed horribly wide from a superb free-kick curled in by his fellow substitute Brajan Gruda. And Verbruggen made a very sharp save from Wilson's blast. Albion: Verbruggen; Wieffer (Lamptey 54), van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Baleba, Hinshelwood (Ayari 69); Minteh (Gomez 90+4), O'Riley (Gruda 90+3), Adingra (Veltman 69); Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Igor, Webster, Howell. Goal: Minteh 28. Yellow card: Wieffer, Welbeck. Newcastle: Pope; Trippier (Krafth 90+7), Schar (Botman 90+7), Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock (Wilson 74); Murphy (Gordon 56), Barnes, Isak. Subs: ubravka, Botman, Wilson, Gordon, Krafth, Osula, Longstaff, Miley, Neave. Goal: Isak pen 88. Yellow card: Willock Referee: Craig Pawson
BreakingNews.ie
04-05-2025
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
Third time lucky for Newcastle as Alexander Isak secures a point from the spot
Alexander Isak's late penalty salvaged Newcastle a 1-1 Premier League draw at Brighton after his side had two second-half spot-kick awards overturned following VAR intervention. The Magpies striker converted his 27th goal of the season two minutes from time when Seagulls substitute Yasin Ayari was punished for handling a Fabian Schar free-kick. Advertisement Referee Craig Pawson had earlier reversed his initial decision after replays showed Anthony Gordon was fouled just outside the box by Tariq Lamptey before doing so again following a dive by Joe Willock. In their quest to qualify for the Champions League, Newcastle fell behind in the first half when Albion winger Yankuba Minteh opened the scoring against his former club. A dramatic draw at the Amex Stadium leaves Eddie Howe's side fourth – three points clear of sixth spot. Brighton, who also harbour European ambitions, remain 10th. Advertisement Seagulls winger Minteh was recalled as part of two changes from last weekend's last-gasp 3-2 victory over West Ham, while Newcastle stuck with the team which started a 3-0 success against relegated Ipswich. Magpies manager Howe urged his players not to allow their season to 'tail off' as they target a second major prize following Carabao Cup glory. Harvey Barnes and Willock each fired off target for the visitors during a largely forgettable start to the contest before Brighton snatched a 28th-minute lead. After Simon Adingra's cross from the left was partially cleared by the head of Tino Livramento, Mats Wieffer quickly recycled the ball, allowing Minteh to cut in from the right and fire into the far corner via a slight deflection off former Seagulls defender Dan Burn. Advertisement The Gambia international, who left the Magpies last summer in a reported £30million deal and also scored in Albion's 2-1 FA Cup win at St James' Park in March, celebrated in front of the away end before kissing the badge on his shirt as he was pushed away by team-mates. Newcastle were unhappy makeshift Seagulls right-back Wieffer escaped a second yellow card early in the second half following a strong challenge on Sandro Tonali. Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler responded by swiftly substituting Wieffer before his replacement, Lamptey, received a major reprieve. Match official Pawson pointed to the penalty spot when Newcastle substitute Gordon, who had also just come on, was felled by Lamptey's outstretched leg. Advertisement But, with Isak preparing to take the spot-kick, replays showed the contact was just outside the 18-yard area and a free-kick was awarded. Newcastle dominated possession in their pursuit of a leveller, with Brighton dropping deeper and limited to counter-attacks. Lightning struck twice for the Magpies in the 70th minute when Willock went down in the box following a sliding challenge from Jan Paul van Hecke. Pawson again pointed to the spot but, following further intervention from VAR, booked Willock for diving on his return from the pitch-side monitor. Advertisement Remarkably, Newcastle were awarded a third penalty four minutes from time and – following another lengthy review – this time it stood. Ayari was punished for inexplicably handling Schar's attempt at goal and Isak duly fired into the bottom-left corner. Unmarked Brighton midfielder Diego Gomez then somehow headed wide from a free-kick from fellow substitute Brajan Gruda during nine minutes of added time before Callum Wilson forced Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen into a fine save in a breathless finale.
Powys County Times
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Third time lucky for Newcastle as Alexander Isak secures a point from the spot
Alexander Isak's late penalty salvaged Newcastle a 1-1 Premier League draw at Brighton after his side had two second-half spot-kick awards overturned following VAR intervention. The Magpies striker converted his 27th goal of the season two minutes from time when Seagulls substitute Yasin Ayari was punished for handling a Fabian Schar free-kick. Referee Craig Pawson had earlier reversed his initial decision after replays showed Anthony Gordon was fouled just outside the box by Tariq Lamptey before doing so again following a dive by Joe Willock. In their quest to qualify for the Champions League, Newcastle fell behind in the first half when Albion winger Yankuba Minteh opened the scoring against his former club. A dramatic draw at the Amex Stadium leaves Eddie Howe's side fourth – three points clear of sixth spot. Brighton, who also harbour European ambitions, remain 10th. Seagulls winger Minteh was recalled as part of two changes from last weekend's last-gasp 3-2 victory over West Ham, while Newcastle stuck with the team which started a 3-0 success against relegated Ipswich. Magpies manager Howe urged his players not to allow their season to 'tail off' as they target a second major prize following Carabao Cup glory. Harvey Barnes and Willock each fired off target for the visitors during a largely forgettable start to the contest before Brighton snatched a 28th-minute lead. After Simon Adingra's cross from the left was partially cleared by the head of Tino Livramento, Mats Wieffer quickly recycled the ball, allowing Minteh to cut in from the right and fire into the far corner via a slight deflection off former Seagulls defender Dan Burn. The Gambia international, who left the Magpies last summer in a reported £30million deal and also scored in Albion's 2-1 FA Cup win at St James' Park in March, celebrated in front of the away end before kissing the badge on his shirt as he was pushed away by team-mates. Newcastle were unhappy makeshift Seagulls right-back Wieffer escaped a second yellow card early in the second half following a strong challenge on Sandro Tonali. Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler responded by swiftly substituting Wieffer before his replacement, Lamptey, received a major reprieve. Match official Pawson pointed to the penalty spot when Newcastle substitute Gordon, who had also just come on, was felled by Lamptey's outstretched leg. But, with Isak preparing to take the spot-kick, replays showed the contact was just outside the 18-yard area and a free-kick was awarded. Newcastle dominated possession in their pursuit of a leveller, with Brighton dropping deeper and limited to counter-attacks. Lightning struck twice for the Magpies in the 70th minute when Willock went down in the box following a sliding challenge from Jan Paul van Hecke. Pawson again pointed to the spot but, following further intervention from VAR, booked Willock for diving on his return from the pitch-side monitor. Remarkably, Newcastle were awarded a third penalty four minutes from time and – following another lengthy review – this time it stood. Ayari was punished for inexplicably handling Schar's attempt at goal and Isak duly fired into the bottom-left corner. Unmarked Brighton midfielder Diego Gomez then somehow headed wide from a free-kick from fellow substitute Brajan Gruda during nine minutes of added time before Callum Wilson forced Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen into a fine save in a breathless finale.
The Independent
04-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Alexander Isak snatches vital point from penalty spot as Newcastle draw at Brighton after VAR drama
Alexander Isak 's late penalty salvaged Newcastle a 1-1 Premier League draw at Brighton after his side had two second-half spot-kick awards overturned following VAR intervention. The Magpies striker converted his 27th goal of the season two minutes from time when Seagulls substitute Yasin Ayari was punished for handling a Fabian Schar free-kick. Referee Craig Pawson had earlier reversed his initial decision after replays showed Anthony Gordon was fouled just outside the box by Tariq Lamptey before doing so again following a dive by Joe Willock. In their quest to qualify for the Champions League, Newcastle fell behind in the first half when Albion winger Yankuba Minteh opened the scoring against his former club. A dramatic draw at the Amex Stadium leaves Eddie Howe 's side fourth – three points clear of sixth spot. Brighton, who also harbour European ambitions, remain 10th. Seagulls winger Minteh was recalled as part of two changes from last weekend's last-gasp 3-2 victory over West Ham, while Newcastle stuck with the team which started a 3-0 success against relegated Ipswich. Magpies manager Howe urged his players not to allow their season to 'tail off' as they target a second major prize following Carabao Cup glory. Harvey Barnes and Willock each fired off target for the visitors during a largely forgettable start to the contest before Brighton snatched a 28th-minute lead. After Simon Adingra's cross from the left was partially cleared by the head of Tino Livramento, Mats Wieffer quickly recycled the ball, allowing Minteh to cut in from the right and fire into the far corner via a slight deflection off former Seagulls defender Dan Burn. The Gambia international, who left the Magpies last summer in a reported £30m deal and also scored in Albion's 2-1 FA Cup win at St James' Park in March, celebrated in front of the away end before kissing the badge on his shirt as he was pushed away by team-mates. Newcastle were unhappy makeshift Seagulls right-back Wieffer escaped a second yellow card early in the second half following a strong challenge on Sandro Tonali. Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler responded by swiftly substituting Wieffer before his replacement, Lamptey, received a major reprieve. Match official Pawson pointed to the penalty spot when Newcastle substitute Gordon, who had also just come on, was felled by Lamptey's outstretched leg. But, with Isak preparing to take the spot-kick, replays showed the contact was just outside the 18-yard area and a free-kick was awarded. Newcastle dominated possession in their pursuit of a leveller, with Brighton dropping deeper and limited to counter-attacks. Lightning struck twice for the Magpies in the 70th minute when Willock went down in the box following a sliding challenge from Jan Paul van Hecke. Pawson again pointed to the spot but, following further intervention from VAR, booked Willock for diving on his return from the pitch-side monitor. Remarkably, Newcastle were awarded a third penalty four minutes from time and – following another lengthy review – this time it stood. Ayari was punished for inexplicably handling Schar's attempt at goal and Isak duly fired into the bottom-left corner. Unmarked Brighton midfielder Diego Gomez then somehow headed wide from a free-kick from fellow substitute Brajan Gruda during nine minutes of added time before Callum Wilson forced Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen into a fine save in a breathless finale.
