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Brighton reveal a profit of over £73 million last season, raising the total across the last two seasons to nearly £200 million. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...

The Brighton fanbase has not yet warmed to Fabian Hurzeler to the same extent they did with Roberto De Zerbi. Sceptics will surely be won over if he delivers European football in a challenging set of circumstances. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

Head coach Fabian Hurzeler called him a “cool man” after his calmly taken winner for Brighton against Bournemouth. The secrets behind the top level longevity of Danny Welbeck. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...

Hurzeler says Brighton were lucky winners against Bournemouth. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

Two changes. #BHAFC First start for Gomez and Estupinan in for Ayari and Hinshelwood. Lamptey moves back to right-back, Welbeck on the bench after missing Southampton with a minor knock.

Joel Veltman is set to miss key matches for Brighton after suffering a foot injury. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

“In some moments your ego cannot be bigger than the conviction of the players.” How input from the players has played a part in changing the way Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton defend. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

Brighton’s best results under Fabian Hurzeler have been achieved with the lowest possession. #BHAFC It is the biggest change since he replaced Roberto De Zerbi as head coach last summer. www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...

Fabian Hurzeler hails Georginio Rutter as a player who can "make the difference" after the club record signing continued his rich vein of scoring form in the 4-0 win at Southampton. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

Two changes. Ayari and Joao Pedro for Veltman and Welbeck (both injured), Hinshelwood moves to right-back. #BHAFC Welbeck rested with a view to being available for Bournemouth (h on Tuesday, after a knock in training. Not sure about Veltman.

Fabian Hurzeler’s plan to build the resilience of Brighton’s key midfielder Carlos Baleba for a demanding run of games. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

Pervis Estupinan is set to return to the matchday squad at Southampton tomorrow after missing Brighton’s last four matches. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

Brighton & Hove Albion forward Julio Enciso is facing a spell on the sidelines with loan club Ipswich Town for an unspecified period after suffering another knee injury. More from @andynaylorbrighton.bsky.social ⬇️

Why Brighton are signing Yun Do-young, the South Korean prospect who is set to follow a similar pathway to Japanese star Kaoru Mitoma. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...

Brighton have not conceded a league goal in his last 258 minutes on the pitch. Interview with Adam Webster on the injuries that wrecked his England aspirations, what it’s like playing for Fabian Hurzeler and rebuilding his club career. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...

Redemption was immediate and impressive for Bart Verbruggen against Chelsea. Only the second assist by a Brighton goalkeeper in the Premier League. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...

Fabian Hurzeler on Kaoru Mitoma’s goal against Chelsea and what made it so special. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...

Pretty much as expected, Webster for Dunk (ribs) the only change from the FA Cup win. Wieffer, missing since December with a leg injury, is on the bench. #BHAFC

Fabian Hurzeler is relishing the tension with Chelsea. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...

Brighton have seven current and past international midfielders, excluding players out on loan. Can Fabian Hurzeler keep everyone happy? A look at the size of the squad and what it means for the future. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...

The transfer of teenage striker Stefanos Tzimas to Brighton for over £20m was one of the more intriguing deals in the January window. From Greece to 17 games in Germany’s second division and the Premier League, this is the story of how it happened. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...

Fabian Hurzeler is expecting a different type of test in the second clash in succession with Chelsea, as Brighton try to rise back up to 8th in the table. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...

Fabian Hurzeler set fire to the tactical details for the 7-0 debacle at Nottingham Forest at a team meeting before Chelsea’s FA Cup visit. One-on-one sessions with players also helped them to bounce back with a 2-1 victory. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...

One change from the Forest debacle. Baleba back from injury, Rutter restored to the ten role with Joao Pedro benched. New signing Cashin among the subs which also include Ayari back from injury. #BHAFC Sanchez and Cucurella start for Chelsea against their former club.

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has highlighted the qualities that make January signing Eiran Cashin a good fit for the Premier League. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...

Why Evan Ferguson went to West Ham and why it can help. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...

Brighton have recalled goalkeeper Tom McGill from his loan at MK Dons. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

www.nytimes.com/athletic/610... Assessing Brighton’s transfer window. How it rates, the balance sheet and what comes next. #BHAFC

It has been a tough learning curve for Evan Ferguson for the last 18 months since I went to his home village to speak to teachers and coaches about Ireland's golden boy. #BHAFC Reuniting with Graham Potter at West Ham on a straight loan makes sense. www.nytimes.com/athletic/460...

Brighton sell teenage central defender Ruairi McConville to Norwich for an initial £1 million. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Confirmed by the club, contract until 2030. #BHAFC Described by Hurzeler as an out and out centre-forward. #BHAFC

Brighton winger Benicio Baker-Boaitey has joined Millwall in a deal potentially worth close to £1 million in total. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

The story behind Brighton turning down two bids for Kaoru Mitoma from Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr that peaked at £61m and what comes next for the 27-year-old Japan winger. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...

Brighton are set to complete the signing of Greek striker Stefanos Tzimas. £20m fee agreed for the 19-year-old with FC Nurnberg, medical completed. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...

“I reluctantly left Brighton. I was very close to everyone there, the club, the players, the fans. I think the time had come to leave.” How Roberto De Zerbi is getting on at Marseille, by @PJBuckingham. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...

A lot is going wrong at the moment for Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton. #BHAFC Analysis of reasons for the hiding at Nottingham Forest and the extent to which the head coach can be blamed. www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...

Head coach Fabian Hurzeler has apologised to Brighton fans for the 7-0 thrashing at Nottingham Forest. #BHAFC #NOFBHA www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...

Team sheet. #BHAFC #NOFBHA

Evan Ferguson is on the bench. Subs: Rushworth, Webster, Gruda, Adingra, Gomez, Ferguson, O'Riley, McConville, Knight. Joe Knight, 19, U21s midfielder, in the matchday squad for the first time due to the absentees in that area. #BHAFC

Injuries are still biting. #BHAFC Baleba + Ayari, midfield partners for the past six games, are both out. Hinshelwood makes his first start since November after knee damage. Rutter makes his first league start since December in central midfield for the first time in his career.

Brighton have completed the £9m signing of long-time target Eiran Cashin from Derby County. #BHAFC The left-sided 23-year-old fills a gap in the squad in the centre of defence, with Igor Julio out for the season. www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...

Valentin Barco is heading for Strasbourg on loan deal with obligation to buy. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...

Brighton set to sign South Korean teenager Do-Young Yun. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Exclusive, Brighton have rejected a second offer from Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr for Kaoru Mitoma, worth £61million. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Fabian Hurzeler reveals that injury niggles are the reason for Georginio Rutter not starting games. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

From earlier, ICYMI. #BHAFC

Evan Ferguson features with colleagues, writing about other clubs. Eiran Cashin is my selection for Brighton. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...