May 18, 2012 Championship News
Brighton and Hove Albion pair shortlisted for awards
Brighton and Hove Albion duo Gus Poyet and Will Buckley have both been shortlisted for awards for their performances in January. Poyet is nominated for the Championship Manager of the Month and Buckley could win the Player of the Month award. Brighton had a great month and were unbeaten in four championship games, which included [...]
Walsall 1-3 Brighton: Seagulls crowned League One champions
Brighton confirmed their place as champions of League One after a comfortable 3-1 away win at Walsall. By the sixth minute, the Seagulls had already taken the lead after a header from step-in captain Inigo Calderon. However, within minutes, Brighton’s lead was under threat when the Saddlers’ captain, Andy Butler, equalised with a header of [...]
Blow for Seagulls as New Zealand ace Wood misses key games
Albion’s promotion prospects have been dealt a small blow by the news that influential loan striker Chris Wood will miss at least one game as a result of international duties. The 19 year old New Zealander has played a key role in Albion’s recent winning streak, but will miss the home fixture against Swindon Town [...]
Match Preview: Brentford vs Brighton
Brentford FC Profile Manager: Nicky Forster Nickname: The Bees Current League Position: 14th Albion return to league action this evening still on a high following their last-gasp victory against Carlisle Utd at the weekend. Liam Bridcutt’s 94th minute screamer opened up an 8 point gap between the Seagulls and 3rd place – and they will [...]
Brighton 4-3 Carlisle: Poyet praises never-say-die attitude
Gus Poyet has praised the spirit within the camp after Albion pulled off a last gasp victory against a dogged Carlisle Utd. The Seagulls were made to work hard for three points right up until the final whistle as the Cumbrians capitalised on a number of uncustomary lapses in the home defence. After enjoying a [...]
Match Preview: MK Dons vs Brighton
Manager: Karl Robinson Nickname: The Dons Current League Position: 6th The Seagulls have gone goal crazy in recent weeks, scoring four goals in three consecutive games. Even with confidence sky-high, it’s doubtful whether the Albion could make it an unprecedented four in a row against high-flying MK Dons. Two of the most highly-rated young managers [...]
Dicker: We want the title
Albion midfielder Gary Dicker has revealed the side are fully focused on securing the League One title after stretching their lead at the top of the table to four points. With all of Albion’s rivals drawing in midweek, the Seagulls grip on the top spot has been tightened, and could be extended further should the [...]
Plymouth boss resilient as crisis club arrive for Brighton clash
Plymouth manager Peter Reid has vowed his side will battle for every point following a 10 point deduction that has left the Pilgrims stranded at the bottom of the league. The Devon outfit are now 8 points from safety with 15 games to play and will be looking to start a great escape with victory [...]
Poyet: It’s Up to Us
Albion boss Gus Poyet believes his side’s destiny is in their own hands after notching up a 4-1 win against Hartlepool this weekend. Goals from Chris Wood, Craig Noone and Glenn Murray (2) saw Albion jump into a commanding 4-0 lead with nearly half an hour of the game still remaining, before sloppy defending from [...]
Poyet relishing battle of wills
Albion manager Gus Poyet has admitted he is enjoying the challenge of pitting his wits against his promotion rivals as he prepares for a top of the table clash away at Bournemouth this weekend. Poyet believes the free-scoring Cherries will be on guard as he takes his in form side to Dorset on Saturday afternoon: [...]
Poyet prepared for Peterborough response
Gus Poyet has warned his players to be on guard this weekend as opponents Peterborough Utd begin their dawn under returning manager Darren Ferguson. The London Road outfit have welcomed Ferguson back into the fray just a year after the Scotsman was sacked by the club. Ferguson, who has two promotions to his name with [...]
Seagulls duo in line for awards
Albion manager Gus Poyet and right back Inigo Calderon have been nominated for two monthly awards. Poyet is in the running to win League One Manager of the Month for a second month in a row whilst the Seagulls’ Spanish defender is included in the Player of the Month category. Poyet has experienced another impressive [...]
Plymouth fixture rearranged
Albion’s League One away trip to Plymouth has been postponed. The game had been pencilled in for Saturday September 4th, but the match will now be switched to a later date as a result of international call ups. The fixture rescheduling means Albion now face three home games on the trot – Walsall and MK [...]
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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