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James Chettle

James Chettle

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Graduate Sports Journalist with a love for football.

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Roony Bardghji in action for Barcelona, linked with a Brighton transfer
Brighton Transfer News

Brighton ready formal offer to sign Barcelona winger

Roony Bardghji to Brighton could move quickly if Yankuba Minteh leaves the Amex Stadium. Albion are reportedly leading the race for the Barcelona winger and are prepared to submit a formal offer once space opens in Fabian Hürzeler’s attacking squad. Bardghji has struggled for regular football since joining Barcelona from FC Copenhagen in 2025. Lamine […]

Amario Cozier-Duberry playing for Brighton after rejecting a £5m Anderlecht bid
Brighton News

Brighton ready new contract for winger after rejecting £5m bid

A new Amario Cozier-Duberry contract is reportedly being prepared as Brighton plan to reward the winger with a first-team opportunity. Albion have already rejected a £5million bid from Anderlecht and remain determined to protect the 21-year-old’s long-term future. Cozier-Duberry remains under contract until June 2028, but Brighton are ready to offer improved terms following his […]

Pascal Struijk in action as a Brighton defender
Brighton News

Pascal Struijk statistics reveal what Brighton have really signed

Pascal Struijk at Brighton offers Fabian Hürzeler a proven left-footed defender with Premier League experience and the confidence to play through pressure. His underlying numbers also reveal a more rounded player than the no-nonsense centre-back label suggests. Brighton signed the 26-year-old on a five-year contract after Jan Paul van Hecke completed his move to Tottenham. […]

Fabian Hurzeler on the touchline discussing Brighton's Premier League set-piece trend
Brighton News

‘Big change’ – Hürzeler reveals vital Premier League trend

Fabian Hürzeler believes set pieces have become one of the Premier League’s defining tactical trends. The Brighton set-piece focus now extends beyond corners and free-kicks, with the head coach also treating throw-ins and kick-offs as structured attacking opportunities. Speaking during Brighton’s official end-of-season interview, Hürzeler identified dead-ball situations as a major area of change across […]

Igor Julio in action for Brighton amid Hurzeler's defensive rebuild
Brighton News

Brighton defender makes future admission after Hürzeler rebuild

Igor Julio has opened the door to leaving Brighton as he searches for regular first-team football. His future appears uncertain following Fabian Hürzeler’s major defensive rebuild this summer. The Brazilian endured a difficult 2025/26 campaign after undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury. He made only four appearances during an unsuccessful loan spell at West Ham […]

Andrew Crofts pictured before leaving his Brighton coaching role for Tottenham
Brighton News

Eight contenders to replace Andrew Crofts at Brighton

Brighton must decide whether to appoint another assistant head coach after Andrew Crofts completed his move to Tottenham Hotspur. The search for an Andrew Crofts replacement at Brighton could lead to an internal promotion, a familiar former player or another specialist coach from Europe. Crofts has reunited with Roberto De Zerbi after ending a seven-year […]

Brighton players training as Fabian Hurzeler's squad adjusts after France camp plans changed
Brighton News

Brighton cancel France camp after G7 helicopters damage pitches

Brighton training camp cancelled plans have forced Fabian Hürzeler’s squad into a late change after helicopters carrying world leaders damaged pitches in Evian-les-Bains. Albion have also called off Saturday’s behind-closed-doors friendly against Ligue 2 side Annecy. The pitches were used as landing areas during the G7 summit in June and were later declared unusable by […]

Carlos Baleba playing for Brighton amid renewed Manchester United transfer interest
Brighton News

‘Pushing like crazy’ – Fabrizio Romano drops major Man Utd update

Carlos Baleba’s representatives have contacted Manchester United again to discover whether the club could revive their interest in the Brighton midfielder. The move is currently being driven by the player’s camp rather than those at Old Trafford. Fabrizio Romano reports that people close to Baleba have reopened contact with United. They want to establish whether […]

Lucas Bergvall in action for Tottenham as Brighton prepare a club-record bid
Brighton News

Brighton prepare club-record £60m bid for Tottenham midfielder

Brighton’s move for Lucas Bergvall is gathering pace, with the Seagulls reportedly prepared to meet Tottenham’s valuation. The proposed offer could approach £60million and break Albion’s transfer record for the second time this summer. TEAMtalk reports that Brighton have identified the Sweden international as a priority target. The club’s recruitment team believe Bergvall could develop […]

Emily Murphy in action after completing her permanent transfer to Brighton
Brighton News

Brighton complete permanent signing of Republic of Ireland forward

Brighton have completed the permanent signing of forward Emily Murphy from Newcastle United. Emily Murphy joins Brighton after 18 months on Tyneside, with Newcastle confirming the undisclosed fee is a club record received for one of their women’s players. The 23-year-old scored nine goals in 37 appearances for the Magpies. Brighton confirmed the transfer, which […]

Jack Hinshelwood
Brighton News

Brighton may have found Jack Hinshelwood’s best position

Jack Hinshelwood’s progress has often been framed around his versatility, but Brighton may finally have found the role that makes best use of his qualities. The academy graduate finished last season as Fabian Hürzeler’s preferred No.10, adding goals without weakening the intensity of Albion’s press. Hinshelwood scored three times across three matches during Brighton’s late-season […]