May 18, 2012 Brighton and Hove Albion News
Brighton and Hove Albion’s El-Abd called up for Egypt
Brighton and Hove Albion defender Adam El-Abd has received his first international call-up. The 27-year-old was selected for Egypt by manager Bob Bradley and will be a part of his 30-man squad ahead of a World Cup 2014 Qualifier next month. The defender qualifies for the African country through his father and has joined up [...]
Brighton and Hove Albion release three players
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Gus Poyet has revealed that the club would be releasing Alan Navarro and goalkeepers Michael Poke and David Gonzalez. The trio were informed of Poyet’s decision this week and he told seagulls.co.uk that it was a difficult decision to make, however, he also said that he believes it was the [...]
Alan Navarro’s future with Brighton is unsure
According to the BBC, Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Alan Navarro has revealed that the club is not offering him a new contract for the time being. The 30-year-old is out of contract in the summer and is hopeful that he will get an extension from the club. Last week he told BBC Sussex: “I’ll [...]
Brighton and Hove Albion players charged with sexual assault
Four men, one former and three current Brighton and Hove Albion football players, have been charged today (Monday 30 April 2012) with sexual assault on a female and voyeurism. BHAFC players George Barker, 20, of Highview Avenue North, Brighton; Lewis Dunk, 20 of Woodbourne Avenue, Brighton, and Anton Rodgers, 19, of Highview Avenue North, Brighton [...]
Barnsley 0 Brighton and Hove Albion 0
Brighton and Hove Albion ended their season with a lacklustre performance and a 0-0 draw away at Barnsley who eventually finished the season fourth from bottom. Even though Gus Poyet’s side have been in poor form over the past few weeks, they still managed to secure their best league finish in over 20 years. The [...]
Brighton and Hove Albion granted permission to expand Amex Stadium
Brighton and Hove Albion have managed to secure permission from Brighton and Hove City Council to install over 8000 extra seats at the Amex Stadium. The club was also granted permission to build a large temporary car park to serve the ground and both of the planning applications were granted this afternoon – April 25, [...]
Brighton & Hove Albion look to expand Amex Stadium capacity to 30,000
Brighton & Hove Albion FC is looking to expand the capacity of the American Express Community Stadium to 30,000 ahead of the 2012/13 campaign. The proposed expansion will add a further 8,000 seats to the arena, incorporating a second tier in the East Stand as well as extra seats in two corners of the stadium. [...]
Brighton and Hove Albion 1 Birmingham City 1
Birmingham City left the Amex on Saturday evening having gained a point, which was enough to certify their position in the Championship play-offs come the end of the season. It wasn’t until half way through the second half that the deadlock was broken, when Nathan Redmond’s crisp strike put the visitors ahead. However, with only [...]
Brighton and Hove Albion 2 Watford 2
Brighton and Hove Albion’s final hopes of making the play-off spots came to an end after drawing 2-2 at home with Watford last night. Albion fans will be disappointed that they will miss out on the chance to make it to the Premiership at the first time of asking but they can be proud of [...]
Gus Poyet warns players of a summer ‘clear out’ at Brighton and Hove Albion
Brighton and Hove Albion manager has issued a stern warning to his squad players saying that he is going to have a “clear out” come the end of the season. After a positive string of results in early 2012, the League One champions have faltered slightly and their push for the play-offs seems to now [...]
Brighton opinion: Increased seating at the Amex stadium?
On Thursday 26 April the Brighton and Hove Council planning committee will meet to discuss the application submitted by Brighton and Hove Albion to increase seating capacity by up to almost a third extra, to total approximately 30,000 seats for next season – still within a further maximum capacity of 35,000 seats. This is excellent [...]
West Ham United 6 Brighton and Hove Albion 0
Before Saturday’s clash against West Ham United, Brighton manager Gus Poyet said that he would learn a lot from his side’s reaction to playing at Upton Park. Unfortunately he won’t like what he saw, as his side succumbed to a heavy 6-0 defeat which means that their play-off ambitions have taken a serious knock. Ricardo Vaz Te [...]
Poyet looking forward to seeing how his side will cope with Upton Park
Brighton and Hove Albion manager Gus Poyet has challenged his players to prove themselves against West Ham on Saturday when the two sides face at Upton Park. He spoke to Seagulls.co.uk about his fond memories of playing in front of an enthusiastic Hammers crowd and he went on to say that he would learn a [...]
Brighton and Hove Albion v Reading: Match preview
Tonight’s clash at the Amex between Brighton and Reading is one that is sure to be an entertaining affair. Both sides have it all to play for as Brighton look to push for that last play-off space, whilst Reading are trying their hardest to upset West Ham and seal themselves automatic promotion to the Premiership. [...]
Brighton to play Maidstone United in pre season
Brighton and Hove Albion are set to face Maidstone United on Saturday 14 July in a pre-season friendly, which will be the first game at The Stone’s new stadium. The Gallagher Stadium is still under construction and has cost the club £2.6 million and will be the setting for Brighton’s first pre-season friendly before next [...]
Match Reports And Previews
Barnsley 0 Brighton and Hove Albion 0
Brighton and Hove Albion ended their season with a lacklustre performance and a 0-0 draw away at Barnsley who eventually finished the season fourth from...
No commentBrighton and Hove Albion 1 Birmingham City 1
Birmingham City left the Amex on Saturday evening having gained a point, which was enough to certify their position in the Championship play-offs come the...
No commentBrighton and Hove Albion 2 Watford 2
Brighton and Hove Albion’s final hopes of making the play-off spots came to an end after drawing 2-2 at home with Watford last night. Albion...
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