Aaron McNicholas

Aaron McNicholas

Sports Journalist · 78 articles

‘It gave me motivation’ – Brighton prospect reacts to England squad decision
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‘It gave me motivation’ – Brighton prospect reacts to England squad decision

Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood admits his inclusion in Thomas Tuchel’s provisional England World Cup squad gave him a major confidence boost despite missing out on the final selection. The Seagulls academy graduate was named in Tuchel’s extended 55-man long-list alongside Brighton team-mate Danny Welbeck before the England manager reduced his squad to 26 players. Although […]

Tottenham launch triple raid on Brighton talent with De Zerbi
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Tottenham launch triple raid on Brighton talent with De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi is preparing a familiar looking summer shopping list at Tottenham with Brighton once again at the centre of the story as Spurs circle several of Albion’s biggest stars. The former Seagulls boss has pushed Tottenham to target Carlos Baleba, Bart Verbruggen and Jan Paul van Hecke as he begins reshaping the North […]

Brighton UEFA Conference League dates confirmed after top-8 finish
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Brighton UEFA Conference League dates confirmed after top-8 finish

Brighton’s European adventure is set for another chapter after the club confirmed its place in next season’s UEFA Conference League following an eighth-placed Premier League finish. Despite ending the domestic campaign with a disappointing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United, the Seagulls did enough to secure a return to continental competition for the […]

Thomas Tuchel says Brighton figure has been ‘brilliant’ after England decision
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Thomas Tuchel says Brighton figure has been ‘brilliant’ after England decision

Jason Steele may not be one of England’s three official World Cup goalkeepers but the Brighton man has still earned glowing praise from Thomas Tuchel ahead of this summer’s tournament in the USA. The Albion goalkeeper will travel with England as part of Tuchel’s wider support group after impressing the national team staff during recent […]

Brighton braced as Spurs circle around £35m Roberto De Zerbi favourite
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Brighton braced as Spurs circle around £35m Roberto De Zerbi favourite

Brighton could be set for another major summer transfer saga with Tottenham Hotspur now showing strong interest in midfielder Matt O’Riley following recruitment talks ahead of the window opening. Brighton value the Denmark international at around £35 million after bringing him to the Amex from Celtic in a £25 million deal less than two years […]

Aston Villa’s Europa League triumph gives Brighton Champions League hope on final day
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Aston Villa’s Europa League triumph gives Brighton Champions League hope on final day

Champions League football remains within touching distance for Brighton and Hove Albion ahead of a dramatic final-day showdown against Manchester United at the Amex Stadium. It may require a perfect storm of results elsewhere but Albion fans still have every reason to believe. Football has delivered stranger finales than this and Fabian Hurzeler’s side have […]

Brighton eye £10m Olympiacos star as major summer squad shake-up looms
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Brighton eye £10m Olympiacos star as major summer squad shake-up looms

Brighton appear to be stepping up plans to strengthen at right-back with Olympiacos defender Costinha emerging as a serious summer target. Reports from Greece suggest the Seagulls are weighing up a move for the Portugal under-21 international as uncertainty continues to surround several members of Fabian Hurzeler’s squad ahead of the new campaign. Costinha has […]