Dan Burn
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Ex Brighton defender Dan Burn reveals fulfilling his dream of playing at St James park #NUFC #BHAFC

March 19, 2022
THE GRUESOME way a former Albion star lost a finger in an accident have been revealed. Dan Burn made 74 appearances for Brighton and Hove Albion after signing for the club in 2018. In January, the 29-year-old joined his boyhood club Newcastle United for a reported £13 million fee. Despite an impressive start to his time at St. James' Park, Burn was left with his head in his hands after Kai Havertz scored a late winner for Chelsea. After photos of a disappointed Burn were published, many fans noticed that the former Seagulls star was missing a finger. Former Albion defender Dan Burn According to reports, Burn lost his ring finger on his right hand following an accident he was involved in as a teenager. At the age of 13, Burn was allegedly wearing a ring while climbing a fence when it caught on a spike, according to The Free Library. The incident led to his finger being ripped off. The centre-back was born in the Northumberland town of Blyth, and reportedly had a Newcastle United season ticket as a child. Following his move from Brighton, Burn said: “I’m buzzing to be here. I never thought I’d be in this position, so to be a Newcastle player and to be around St. James’ Park, it’s something I’ve dreamt of since I was a kid. “From sitting in the East Stand as a kid to now, it’s crazy.” Earlier this month, Albion boss Graham Potter said he has no regrets selling Burn to Newcastle. Potter said the transfer was a “hard one” to stop after Newcastle’s bid for the 6ft 7in defender, who had just 17 months left on his contract. He said: "Dan has carried on the form that he showed with us. He was a starting player for us and since then our results haven't been as positive, so it's an easy thing to say and I can understand why they're saying it.”
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl not happy with referee decision before Newcastle’s winner #SAINTSFC #NUFC

March 11, 2022
BOSS Ralph Hasenhuttl admitted his frustration over a decision in the build-up to Newcastle’s second goal, during their 2-1 defeat at St Mary’s. The Saints manager insisted referee Kevin Friend should not have awarded a free-kick, which eventually paved the way to a corner for the visitors on the south coast. From that set-piece, former Saints left-back Matt Targett’s corner was headed down at the far post by Dan Burn and Bruno Guimaraes improvised to back-heel the ball into the roof of the net for the winner. Hasenhuttl, who saw Stuart Armstrong’s opener wiped out by Chris Wood’s first goal for the Magpies, was left frustrated by the pivotal passage of play. He said: “After the break, I think the second goal – we (the sides) had a foul on the middle line, what for me wasn’t a foul. “Then a long free-kick which leads to a corner, then from a corner it leads to a goal. “It’s frustrating but we have to speak about the fact that it’s not possible we need two or three goals to win the game. This is fact - one must sometimes also be enough “Although we could also score more from today – but this is the difference, as I said, and we have to turn this thing around in the next game here in the next one against Watford. “It’s a must to put it on our side.” Defeat left Saints with back-to-back losses in the division, with the St Mary’s side 10th in the league table.
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl reveals unhappiness in Southampton’s 2nd half display against Newcastle United #SAINTSFC #NUFC

March 11, 2022
RALPH Hasenhuttl insisted the fact Newcastle United’s match-winners were January signings made after this clash was controversially postponed “doesn’t interest me today”. The tie was due to be played on January 2, but was postponed after a successful request from the Magpies – who were missing several players through injury. They then spent big in the winter transfer window, bringing in five new players with the funds of the Saudi-backed consortium which purchased the club this season. Hasenhuttl was vocal at the time about the need for clarity in postponing games, and even suggested that players signed after the initial date of a postponed match should not be eligible to play once rearranged. Those new signings came back to haunt him, with goals from Chris Wood and Bruno Guimaraes – while fellow arrivals Matt Targett and Dan Burn contributed in the build-up, during the 2-1 comeback win. “It doesn’t interest me today, to be honest,” the Austrian insisted, when asked if this was a source of frustration for him. He continued: “We had 20 minutes in the second-half where I was not happy with what we were doing, we were confused after the second goal was conceded. “But I have also seen 16 shots on goal, 11 inside the box, so this must be for more than one goal. We made 68 per cent possession against a deep defending line. “I think we tried a lot, and the chances have been there. But the difference from the successful games in the past is that we don’t make these chances, we don’t score the goals we need. “After the equaliser in the first-half, we had a big one with Che (Adams). “Hit the crossbar, a few inches are missing and this is the second goal, we go in with a different mood then I think.” Saints will have a chance to make amends when they host struggling Watford on Sunday, March 13.
Eddie Howe Bournemouth
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Eddie Howe reveals how ‘outstanding’ Chris Wood is improving Newcastle’s style of play #NUFC

March 10, 2022
NEWCASTLE boss Eddie Howe insists Chris Wood has been “outstanding” since his move from Burnley in the January transfer window. The New Zealand international headed to St James’ Park in a £25million move, ending a four-year spell at Turf Moor. Wood has come under pressure in recent weeks, having failed to score in his first seven appearances for the Tyneside club. But Howe reckons the forward has had “a dramatic effect” on the Magpies, who are unbeaten in their last eight league matches. “I think he’s been outstanding since he’s arrived. He does a lot of the things people don’t necessarily see,” said the Newcastle chief. “But he’s had a dramatic effect on the team. He’s given us the ability to retain the ball from loads of different situations. “He brings others in to play and his tactical understanding is of the highest level. Yes, he hasn’t scored but the team has performed. “I can’t speak highly enough of him and I’ve got no thoughts of taking him out the team.” Howe’s men are now up 14th in the Premier League table following Saturday’s 2-1 win against Brighton – seven points above the drop zone. Wood could come up against his former teammates when the Magpies head to Turf Moor on the final day of the season. Newcastle also brought in former Burnley defender Kieran Trippier in the January window but the full-back is currently sidelined by a foot injury. Clarets on social, plus take out a subscription... Keep up to date with our Burnley coverage on social media by joining us on Facebook and Twitter Gain unlimited access to the Lancashire Telegraph website with a premium digital subscription Or if you want the Telegraph newspaper delivered to your door, get in touch with our home delivery team or call us on 0800 953 0227
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl reveals admiration for Eddie Howe and his managerial impact at Newcastle United #SAINTSFC #NUFC

March 10, 2022
SAINTS boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has claimed “there is not the big threat of relegation any more” at Newcastle United, following their recent run under manager Eddie Howe. The Magpies looked to be in big danger of being relegated out of the Premier League by the end of 2021, but an unbeaten run of seven has changed the outlook drastically. Following their takeover by a Saudi-backed consortium this season, they are one of the richest clubs in world football and competing in England’s top-flight was a must. They are only seven points behind Saints in the division, who are now ninth, but equally they are only clear of the drop zone by the same margin. Despite this, Hasenhuttl has declared that there is no longer a big threat of the side going down. “Absolutely good. Fantastic,” he said of Howe’s impact. Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe (Pic: PA) “They stabilised the team, stabilised the club and stepped out of the relegation zone if you want. There is not the big threat of relegation any more. “They are on a good run of form and it will be an interesting game. When I saw him at Bournemouth I think he had different styles. “There was a moment where he played a lot of football and built up from behind, there was a time when they were struggling and he only kicked the ball long.” Hasenhuttl continued: “He’s a manager who knows what he needs to do with a team. The most important thing in our job is to be flexible, to look at the quality you have in your team, and then decide in what direction to go. “I would not ever mark a manager on one style or one shape that he wants to play. It always depends on the situation at that moment. This is what you can see in his managerial career. “He’s definitely able to look at what he needs, and deliver the kind of football that is necessary in that moment.” Asked to elaborate on his comments regarding their Premier League safety, Hasenhuttl continued: “It’s not interesting what I see, I think it’s interesting what they think! “As you know, the Premier League is such a tough league, and when you have a good run of form it definitely helps. “But it can change very quickly in a different direction, and if there are only one or two games that are not running perfectly for you, then suddenly you are in a different situation. “You can never be sure, the league is too strong, and the daily business is too effective for everything. “One mistake and everything can change around, so nobody is safe, everybody has pressure, and has to be consistently at their highest level.”
Brighton & Hove Albion
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Brighton confirm about their technical director Dan Ashworth ‘s request to leave #BHAFC #NUFC

February 8, 2022
DAN ASHWORTH has resigned as Albion's technical director. Ashworth has held talks with Newcastle United in recent weeks. Albion confirmed today he "will take a similar role at another Premier League club." But that will not happen until be has served an "extended" period of gardening leave. Former Everton and Rangers player and Scotland international David Weir becomes the Seagulls' acting technical director with immediate effect. He was recently promoted to assistant technical director. In a club statement, Albion chief executive and deputy chairman Paul Barber said: “We are sorry to learn of Dan’s decision. He’s been an important part of the club’s senior management team since joining us from The FA, and has made a significant contribution to our club’s progress in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. “On a personal level, I will be sad to see Dan leave as we’d developed a close day to day working relationship. Dan’s been an excellent colleague and has become a good friend as well. I wish Dan and his family well for the future. “However, as is the case with all top quality people in any industry, we are always conscious of the risk of losing key staff to a rival. With that in mind, we always put in place contingencies and succession plans that are designed to minimise the impact on our club. “As such, our assistant technical director, David Weir, will now step up and assume the role of acting technical director. He is someone with an excellent knowledge of the role and of our club’s culture from working side-by-side with Dan. “As previously, we will conduct a search process for the role of technical director, as it is only right to do so. We anticipate a lot of high calibre applicants but we also fully expect and hope David will be a candidate in this process.” Chairman Tony Bloom added: “We are extremely disappointed that Dan will no longer be our technical director. He leaves a significant legacy in place and for that we are greatly appreciative. “Dan’s done an outstanding job and helped build on the progress the club had already made across all of our technical areas. I wish Dan and his family well for the future.”
Dan Burn
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Dan Burn admits he could leave Brighton only because of Newcastle United #NUFC #BHAFC

February 3, 2022
Dan Burn has revealed it took something very special to lure him away from Albion. The popular defender is starting life with his home city club Newcastle after a deadline-beating deal. Burn has left the Seagulls on great terms, with praise from head coach Graham Potter and fans which he reciprocated in a message via the club’s website. He has recognised he would not have left the Amex had any other club come in for him. Burn said: “Honestly if it hadn’t been Newcastle I wouldn’t have left. I loved my time there. “We were doing well. I was playing regularly and really enjoying it under the manager, playing with the bunch of lads. “Once I knew Newcastle were interested I knew I wanted to be here. WHITEHAWK'S BILLIE CLARK SIGNS FOR BRIGHTON “I don’t think anybody that aren’t Newcastle fans or Geordies understands how much it means to the city. “Hopefully I can bring a bit of that passion in and off the pitch.” Albion could go up against their former defender when they visit St James’ Park next month. Burn expects it to be a special occasion. He said: “Coming here was always my biggest game of the season. “I bought a lot of tickets for the Newcastle v Brighton game and I’m buzzing because I’ll not lose my money on them! “I will still be able to use them.”
Dan Burn
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Graham Potter reveals Newcastle United was Dan Burn’s boyhood club #BHAFC #NUFC

February 1, 2022
Graham Potter has praised the “brilliant” defender Albion were not looking to sell. Dan Burn completed his £13 million move to Newcastle just before the January window closed. He has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club he supported as a boy. Albion boss Potter said: "We were not actively looking to sell Dan during this window but the transfer represents a very good transfer for our club and the player. “Newcastle are Dan’s boyhood club, and this move allows him to potentially play out the rest of his career at his home club. OUR BRIGHTON DEADLINE DAY LIVEBLOG “Ever since I have been at the club, Dan has been brilliant for me. He is a superb professional, adaptable and a great character on and off the pitch. “We will miss him here, but we understand his reasons for wanting to move and he goes with our thanks and very best wishes for the future.”