Graham Potter Brighton
Posted in2020-2021-Season Daily News

#PLStories- #GrahamPotter releases Brighton defender #AlexCochrane to join Hearts on loan #BHAFC

June 29, 2021
The 21-year-old will link up with Scottish Premiership outfit, subject to international clearance. He spent last season on loan at Tony Bloom’s Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Albion's pathway development manager David Weir, who oversees the club's loan programme, said: “Alex had a really positive spell in Belgium last season and showed how well he can adapt to a different culture and club. MOISES CAICEDO JOINS ECUADOR CELEBRATIONS AFTER INJURY SCARE “He will get to work closely with Robbie Neilson, who was a full-back himself during his playing career and will have plenty of knowledge he can pass on to Alex. “Myself and the loans team will be keeping a close eye on how Alex gets on over the next year and we wish him the best of luck.”
Anguss Gunn
Posted in2020-2021-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Saints Goalkeeper #AngussGunn says Norwich move is a ‘dream come true’ after finalising Saints departure #SAINTSFC #NCFC

June 24, 2021
GOALKEEPER Angus Gunn described as a “dream come true” his return to Norwich City after his exit from Saints was confirmed. The 25-year-old put pen to paper on a four-year contract at Carrow Road having signed for a reported £5.5million from St Mary’s, with add-ons meaning the move could rise to £10m. Gunn joined Saints for £10m from Manchester City in July 2018, following a successful loan spell with the Canaries. He went on to play 30 times in all competitions for the south coast side, conceding 52 times and keeping eight clean sheets. But having grown up in Norfolk as a Norwich City fan, the former England under-21 international admitted his delight in getting the deal completed. Speaking to canaries.co.uk, Gunn said: “It’s a dream come true. “When I came back on loan, that was something I really wanted to do but it wasn’t permanent. “Now, coming back as a permanent signing feels more real and I can’t wait to see a full Carrow Road, hopefully at the start of the season. “I can’t wait to see that atmosphere and be there for the first game of the season.” Gunn played in goal during Saints’ infamous 9-0 home defeat to Leicester City at St Mary’s in October 2019 – a game which would be his final league appearance for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men. He would go on to play three more times in the FA Cup – his final appearance for Saints came in a 3-2 defeat at Tottenham on February 5, 2020. Gunn was loaned out to Stoke City in the Championship last season, where he featured 15 times and kept six clean sheets. A post on Saints’ website read: “The club would like to thank Angus for his service and wish him all the very best for the future.” Asked whether the plan had always been to look for a move away from Saints this summer, the goalkeeper replied: “There wasn’t really a plan. “My old club wasn't looking to have me back, so we had a few conversations over the past year and obviously I know a lot of the staff here, so I’m delighted to get the deal done and I’m really looking forward to coming back.” Gunn has played 22 times in the Premier League, all of his appearances coming during his time at Saints. But he believes his time spent at England’s elite level can help as part of the setup with Daniel Farke’s promoted Canaries. He added: “When I first went to Southampton, I had to bide my time and by the end of the season I thought I’d done a good job and helped them stay in the league. “Hopefully, there will be many more players coming in (at Norwich) this summer. “I want to add something to the group, make bonds with everyone and make sure we’re a strong team.” Gunn could feature against Saints when they host Hasenhuttl’s side on November 20, before an away trip to St Mary’s is scheduled for February 26.
christian eriksen
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#PLStories- Southampton send well wishes as football world unites around #ChristianEriksen #SAINTSFC

June 14, 2021
SAINTS sent their well wishes to Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, who was awake and in a stable condition on Saturday night after collapsing during a Euro 2020 match with Finland. Parken Stadium fell silent soon before half-time when the former Tottenham playmaker dropped to the ground when running to collect a throw-in. English referee Anthony Taylor immediately called medics on to the pitch and Eriksen underwent prolonged treatment, with compressions performed on his chest before he was taken to hospital. It was later confirmed the Inter Milan player was stable. His team-mates continued their fixture in Copenhagen, with Finland claiming a 1-0 win thanks to Joel Pohjanpalo’s 59th-minute goal. “Christian Eriksen is awake and his condition remains stable. He remains hospitalised at Rigshospitalet for further examinations,” a statement from the Danish Football Association read. A statement on Saints’ website read: “Everyone at Southampton Football Club will continue to keep Eriksen and his family firmly in their thoughts and prayers.” UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said: “Moments like this put everything in life into perspective. I wish Christian a full and speedy recovery and pray his family has strength and faith. “At these times, the unity of the football family is so strong and he and his family carry with them the good wishes and prayers of everyone. “I heard of fans of both teams chanting his name. Football is beautiful and Christian plays it beautifully.” Saints defender Jannik Vestergaard played the final 27 minutes of the Group B contest, in which former St Mary’s skipper Pierre-Emile Højbjerg missed a penalty in the second half for the Danes.
Amex Stadium Brighton
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#PLStories- #AndrewCrofts becomes Brighton under-23’s head coach #BHAFC

June 6, 2021
The 37-year-old rejoined Albion in July 2019 to combine a playing role with coaching duties for the under-23s.  However, after under-23's manager Simon Rusk left in January to join National League side Stockport County as their manager, Crofts and Shannon Ruth stepped up to become the interim head coaches. But after guiding Albion to a ninth-place in the BPL 2, Crofts has been named as head coach. While, Ruth has been promoted to senior professional development coach and will continue to work with Crofts.  During his time with Albion the former Welsh international played 125 games in his two spells on the South Coast, scoring 13 goals. He also won 29 senior caps for Wales. Albion's technical director Dan Ashworth said: “We’re delighted that Crofty has accepted this position. “He is passionate about coaching and developing young players and this is a great opportunity for him.  “Shannon will now have a wider coaching brief having previously worked with our younger goalkeepers and we wish them every success for the future.”
Danny Welbeck
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#PLStories- #PaulBarber would love #DannyWelbeck to stay at Brighton #BHAFC

June 3, 2021
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber would love to keep Danny Welbeck at the club next season, but knows they could face competition to secure his signature. The 30-year-old scored six goals for the Seagulls this season after joining on a free transfer in October, with only Neal Maupay (8) having scored more. But with his contract due to expire at the end of this month, Barber would love the striker to stay. Speaking at Albion's fans forum on Tuesday night, he said: "He did a fantastic job for us and I think anyone who doubted that Danny [Welbeck] was still capable of playing at this level have had their questions answered by the performances that he gave us. "Obviously we would love Danny back next season. "The plus side from what we saw is that he did a great job for us, the downside of what we saw is that makes him attractive to other clubs as well. "Therefore we go into a position where we would love Danny to be with us next year but we also know that he is even more desirable because of the opportunity he took with us and did a good job with us. "So we are certainly talking to Danny and we will see where we get to over the next few weeks." Welbeck's six goal for the Seagulls was his best return in the Premier League since the 2013/14 season where he scored nine goals in 30 appearances for Manchester United. His 24 appearances for Albion was also the most he has made in a season since 2017/18 where he made 43 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal.
Ashley Barnes Burnley
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#PLStories- Burnley releases statement after #AshleyBarnes is arrested #BURNLEYFC

May 21, 2021
The 31-year-old was pulled over at 3am in near his home in Wilmslow, Cheshire last Tuesday, hours after Burnley had secured their's and Albion's Premier League status for next season with a 2-0 win over Fulham. He has since been charged with the offence and is set to appear before magistrates in Stockport on 14 June. Barnes was an unused substitute in their 3-0 defeat to Liverpool last night. Burnley released a statement which said:“Burnley Football Club is aware of a police incident involving one of its players, Ashley Barnes. “As a club with solid values and a strong community ethos, Burnley FC upholds and expects the highest standards of responsible behaviour from all its players and staff. ”Therefore, while observing the conclusion of legal proceedings, the club will be treating this matter with the upmost seriousness. “The player will be subject to internal disciplinary procedures as a result. “Burnley Football Club will make no further comment.”