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James Chettle

James Chettle

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Graduate Sports Journalist with a love for football.

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Igor Julio in action for Brighton as Espanyol chase Brazilian defender
Brighton News

Brighton reject Espanyol bid for defender as second offer expected

Brighton & Hove Albion have rejected Espanyol’s opening offer for Igor Julio as interest continues to grow in the Brazilian defender. Julio’s future remains uncertain, with the Spanish club expected to return after their first proposal fell short of Albion’s valuation. Sport Witness, citing Brazilian outlet Lance!, reports that Espanyol have identified Igor as one […]

Pascal Gross training with Brighton's young players in pre-season
Brighton News

‘They need to step up’ – Pascal Gross sends Brighton youngsters message

Pascal Gross has challenged Brighton & Hove Albion’s younger players to step up after a summer which has stripped considerable experience from Fabian Hürzeler’s squad. The Brighton young players challenge has become particularly important following the departures of Danny Welbeck, Joel Veltman, Solly March, James Milner, Adam Webster and Jan Paul van Hecke. Gross helped […]

Brighton retain Netherlands international ahead of new WSL season
Brighton News

Brighton retain Netherlands international ahead of new WSL season

Brighton have confirmed the Marisa Olislagers contract extension after the Netherlands defender committed her future to the club. The 25-year-old has signed a new agreement following two impressive seasons on the south coast. Brighton have not disclosed the length of the contract. Olislagers joined Albion from FC Twente in July 2024 and has since made […]

Matt O’Riley opens door to Brighton exit after difficult season
Brighton News

Matt O’Riley opens door to Brighton exit after difficult season

Matt O’Riley’s Brighton future has become uncertain after the midfielder admitted he remains “very open” to experiencing another club and country. O’Riley spent the first half of last season on loan at Marseille, producing two goals and five assists across domestic and European competition. Brighton recalled him in February, but his opportunities remained limited under […]

Danny Welbeck exit leaves Brighton with more than goals to replace
Brighton News

Danny Welbeck exit leaves Brighton with more than goals to replace

Danny Welbeck’s exit leaves Brighton facing one of their most important attacking decisions of the summer. Brighton have approved Welbeck’s request to join Chelsea, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that an agreement is in place and a medical will follow. ReadBrighton reported on Tuesday that the clubs had made a breakthrough in negotiations. Replacing Welbeck will […]