Andy Naylor
@andynaylorbrighton.bsky.social
Sexagenarian grandad with a senior citizens railcard, very happily married father of two grown-ups, repelling age with tennis, pilates and outdoor spas. Oh, and the only Stoke supporter covering Brighton.
Greek teenager Charalampos Kostoulas is seizing his opportunity as a No 9 contender at Brighton. #BHAFC
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Brighton’s teenage talent Charalampos Kostoulas is taking his opportunity with both hands
The 19-year-old has impressed Fabian Hurzeler with his development as he bids to become Danny Welbeck's permanent successor
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September 16, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Greek teenager Charalampos Kostoulas is seizing his opportunity as a No 9 contender at Brighton. #BHAFC
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Lewis Dunk scored his second Premier League goal from outside the box at Coventry, and first since a free-kick against Liverpool in November 2019.
But was it the best of a high class bunch? #BHAFC
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But was it the best of a high class bunch? #BHAFC
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Lewis Dunk. From 30 yards. ‘The perfect shot’ – but was it even Brighton’s best goal of the game?
In a game of stunning finishes, it was the 34-year-old centre-back who had the visitors' bench on their feet in celebration
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September 14, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Lewis Dunk scored his second Premier League goal from outside the box at Coventry, and first since a free-kick against Liverpool in November 2019.
But was it the best of a high class bunch? #BHAFC
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But was it the best of a high class bunch? #BHAFC
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Yasin Ayari’s future at Brighton is uncertain.
They have an option year on his contract, expiring next summer, but they are not sure he will stay. #BHAFC
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They have an option year on his contract, expiring next summer, but they are not sure he will stay. #BHAFC
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Yasin Ayari is thriving in Brighton’s midfield, but how long will he be there? (Gift Article)
Brighton & Hove Albion are in ongoing talks with Yasin Ayari about a new contract - but there are no guarantees that he will stay
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September 11, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Yasin Ayari’s future at Brighton is uncertain.
They have an option year on his contract, expiring next summer, but they are not sure he will stay. #BHAFC
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They have an option year on his contract, expiring next summer, but they are not sure he will stay. #BHAFC
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Bart Verbruggen’s mixed form and why Jason Steele should play for Brighton in the Conference League. #BHAFC
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Conference League could add new dynamic to Brighton’s goalkeeper hierarchy
Verbruggen is the Netherlands' No 1 but there is still a case for Steele to be wearing the gloves in the Conference League this season
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September 9, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Bart Verbruggen’s mixed form and why Jason Steele should play for Brighton in the Conference League. #BHAFC
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Luka Vuskovic is already a big part of Brighton’s Premier League plans. #BHAFC
The other ten summer signings have their work cut out to emulate the Croatian teenager. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
The other ten summer signings have their work cut out to emulate the Croatian teenager. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
Luka Vuskovic has hit the ground running, but Brighton’s 10 other signings will need time (Gift Article)
The youthful Croatian has struck up a fruitful partnership in the centre of defence with 34-year-old skipper Lewis Dunk
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September 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Luka Vuskovic is already a big part of Brighton’s Premier League plans. #BHAFC
The other ten summer signings have their work cut out to emulate the Croatian teenager. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
The other ten summer signings have their work cut out to emulate the Croatian teenager. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
Brighton midfielder turned right-back Mats Wieffer has been ruled out until October by a freak knee injury sustained when the ball struck his face during Sunday's 4-3 defeat at Chelsea.
Full details ⬇️#BHAFC
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Full details ⬇️#BHAFC
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Mats Wieffer to miss Brighton’s next four games with knee injury (Gift Article)
Fabian Hurzeler said that the injury occurred after Wieffer was struck in the face by a ball, putting his leg in a "strange" position.
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September 4, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Brighton midfielder turned right-back Mats Wieffer has been ruled out until October by a freak knee injury sustained when the ball struck his face during Sunday's 4-3 defeat at Chelsea.
Full details ⬇️#BHAFC
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Full details ⬇️#BHAFC
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Promise David has soared in three years from Estonia’s third tier to the Premier League at Brighton.
Interview with the Canadian on backpacking at small clubs around Europe and the life-changing message from Belgian side USG he thought was a scam. #BHAFC
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Interview with the Canadian on backpacking at small clubs around Europe and the life-changing message from Belgian side USG he thought was a scam. #BHAFC
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Promise David, Brighton’s new striker: ‘Players are similar, but I’m different’ (Gift Article)
The Canadian's road to the Premier League has been a long and winding one, via Croatia, Malta, Belgium, and the Estonian third division
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September 4, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Promise David has soared in three years from Estonia’s third tier to the Premier League at Brighton.
Interview with the Canadian on backpacking at small clubs around Europe and the life-changing message from Belgian side USG he thought was a scam. #BHAFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
Interview with the Canadian on backpacking at small clubs around Europe and the life-changing message from Belgian side USG he thought was a scam. #BHAFC
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Review of Brighton’s busiest window ever. #BHAFC
The summer spend did not quite reach the 2024 level of nearly £200m on nine players, but 11 signings, eight sales and multiple loan exits mean a profit from a drastic refresh.
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The summer spend did not quite reach the 2024 level of nearly £200m on nine players, but 11 signings, eight sales and multiple loan exits mean a profit from a drastic refresh.
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Brighton transfer window review: A club record signing, 33 changes and deals down to the wire
The departures of Danny Welbeck, Carlos Baleba and Jan Paul van Hecke required Brighton to rebuild the spine of the team
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September 3, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Review of Brighton’s busiest window ever. #BHAFC
The summer spend did not quite reach the 2024 level of nearly £200m on nine players, but 11 signings, eight sales and multiple loan exits mean a profit from a drastic refresh.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/753...
The summer spend did not quite reach the 2024 level of nearly £200m on nine players, but 11 signings, eight sales and multiple loan exits mean a profit from a drastic refresh.
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An update from colleague David Ornstein on Brighton’s pursuit of Millwall winger Femi Azeez. #BHAFC
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Brighton set to intensify pursuit of Millwall winger Azeez
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August 31, 2026 at 6:01 AM
An update from colleague David Ornstein on Brighton’s pursuit of Millwall winger Femi Azeez. #BHAFC
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Updated…Brighton have completed the £3.5m signing of Colombian midfielder Matias Orozco, 18, from Deportivo Cali.
He will go on loan in Europe. #BHAFC
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He will go on loan in Europe. #BHAFC
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Brighton sign midfielder Orozco, 18, from Deportivo Cali
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August 31, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Updated…Brighton have completed the £3.5m signing of Colombian midfielder Matias Orozco, 18, from Deportivo Cali.
He will go on loan in Europe. #BHAFC
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He will go on loan in Europe. #BHAFC
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Brighton developed Moises Caicedo into a £115m player and Carlos Baleba into a £70m player.
The plan is for Malick Yalcouye to become the next midfield goldmine.
#BHAFC
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The plan is for Malick Yalcouye to become the next midfield goldmine.
#BHAFC
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Yalcouye’s assured performance shows the post-Baleba era might not be so bad after all (Gift Article)
The 20-year-old midfielder impressed against Chelsea and looks like he will give a good go at stepping into the departed Cameroonian's shoes
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August 31, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Brighton developed Moises Caicedo into a £115m player and Carlos Baleba into a £70m player.
The plan is for Malick Yalcouye to become the next midfield goldmine.
#BHAFC
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The plan is for Malick Yalcouye to become the next midfield goldmine.
#BHAFC
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Former Brighton v Brighton. #BHAFC
Yalcouye first PL start for Ayari (not in squad), Kadioglu back (for O’Riley) and a rejig of who plays where.
Yalcouye first PL start for Ayari (not in squad), Kadioglu back (for O’Riley) and a rejig of who plays where.
August 30, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Former Brighton v Brighton. #BHAFC
Yalcouye first PL start for Ayari (not in squad), Kadioglu back (for O’Riley) and a rejig of who plays where.
Yalcouye first PL start for Ayari (not in squad), Kadioglu back (for O’Riley) and a rejig of who plays where.
It is too soon to say if Brighton will miss Danny Welbeck, but goals are flying in from everywhere as they face last season’s top scorer at Chelsea on Sunday. #BHAFC
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It’s so far, so good for Brighton’s rejigged post-Danny Welbeck attack (Gift Article)
Brighton sold last season's top scorer to Chelsea and face multiple injury issues, yet a reshuffled forward line has been in superb form
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August 28, 2026 at 7:11 AM
It is too soon to say if Brighton will miss Danny Welbeck, but goals are flying in from everywhere as they face last season’s top scorer at Chelsea on Sunday. #BHAFC
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Brighton are set to sign teenage Colombian midfielder Matias Orozco.
They are also interested in Millwall’s Nigerian international forward Femi Azeez. #BHAFC
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They are also interested in Millwall’s Nigerian international forward Femi Azeez. #BHAFC
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Brighton set to sign Colombian midfielder Matias Orozco, 18, from Deportivo Cali (Gift Article)
The south-coast club are also interested in Millwall forward Femi Azeez.
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August 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Brighton are set to sign teenage Colombian midfielder Matias Orozco.
They are also interested in Millwall’s Nigerian international forward Femi Azeez. #BHAFC
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They are also interested in Millwall’s Nigerian international forward Femi Azeez. #BHAFC
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Brighton are on course to add Jaouen Hadjam from Young Boys in Switzerland to their full-back options. #BHAFC
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Brighton close to completing €12m Hadjam signing from Young Boys
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August 25, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Brighton are on course to add Jaouen Hadjam from Young Boys in Switzerland to their full-back options. #BHAFC
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The latest on Amario Cozier-Duberry’s Brighton future. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/753...
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more (Gift Article)
This is the latest from across the transfer window in the Premier League and beyond
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August 25, 2026 at 6:54 AM
The latest on Amario Cozier-Duberry’s Brighton future. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/753...
Brighton’s refit in the centre of defence. #BHAFC
How they look after selling Jan Paul van Hecke.
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How they look after selling Jan Paul van Hecke.
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Brighton have turned to a mix of youth and experience to fill the void left by Van Hecke (Gift Article)
Veteran Lewis Dunk partnered rookie Luka Vuskovic at the back as Brighton marched to a 4-0 opening day win over Aston Villa
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August 25, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Brighton’s refit in the centre of defence. #BHAFC
How they look after selling Jan Paul van Hecke.
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How they look after selling Jan Paul van Hecke.
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Big summer sales without any detrimental impact is a key part of the way Brighton operate. #BHAFC
They could lose as many as four top players this time, but they still swept aside Aston Villa.
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They could lose as many as four top players this time, but they still swept aside Aston Villa.
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No Baleba, no problem: Brighton continue to defy football logic (Gift Article)
Brighton & Hove Albion's tactic of selling top players during the summer transfer window and continuing to thrive shows no sign of stalling
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August 24, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Big summer sales without any detrimental impact is a key part of the way Brighton operate. #BHAFC
They could lose as many as four top players this time, but they still swept aside Aston Villa.
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They could lose as many as four top players this time, but they still swept aside Aston Villa.
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No Kadioglu for Brighton (minor injury).
Probably Boscagli left-back.
Vuskovic the only summer signing starting.
Struijk, Svoboda, Costinha, Yohanna and David on the bench. #BHAFC
Probably Boscagli left-back.
Vuskovic the only summer signing starting.
Struijk, Svoboda, Costinha, Yohanna and David on the bench. #BHAFC
August 23, 2026 at 12:02 PM
No Kadioglu for Brighton (minor injury).
Probably Boscagli left-back.
Vuskovic the only summer signing starting.
Struijk, Svoboda, Costinha, Yohanna and David on the bench. #BHAFC
Probably Boscagli left-back.
Vuskovic the only summer signing starting.
Struijk, Svoboda, Costinha, Yohanna and David on the bench. #BHAFC
Exclusive…
Brighton have fired one of the taxi firms hired to pick up players after a driver was caught on camera at the Amex Stadium appearing to use an illegal substance. #BHAFC
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Brighton have fired one of the taxi firms hired to pick up players after a driver was caught on camera at the Amex Stadium appearing to use an illegal substance. #BHAFC
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Brighton axe taxi firm after driver arrested for drug use (Gift Article)
The firm had been due to return players home after last weekend's friendly with Bologna but the club was forced to make alternative plans.
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August 21, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Exclusive…
Brighton have fired one of the taxi firms hired to pick up players after a driver was caught on camera at the Amex Stadium appearing to use an illegal substance. #BHAFC
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Brighton have fired one of the taxi firms hired to pick up players after a driver was caught on camera at the Amex Stadium appearing to use an illegal substance. #BHAFC
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Brighton’s second European adventure in the Conference League began with costly and frustrating challenges for fans who made it to the Arctic Circle, or who watched the tie against Tromso at home. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/751...
Brighton’s European adventure begins with costly flights, no TV coverage and goalless draw (Gift Article)
Supporters who travelled to Tromso in the Arctic Circle faced a number of challenges… but at least the players paid for their tickets
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August 21, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Brighton’s second European adventure in the Conference League began with costly and frustrating challenges for fans who made it to the Arctic Circle, or who watched the tie against Tromso at home. #BHAFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/751...
Exclusive…Liverpool have £50m Yankuba Minteh bid rejected by Brighton www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...
Liverpool have £50m Yankuba Minteh bid rejected by Brighton (Gift Article)
The 22-year-old winger is expected to be out for another eight weeks with an injury he sustained in pre-season.
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August 20, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Exclusive…Liverpool have £50m Yankuba Minteh bid rejected by Brighton www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler on bonding with Carlo Ancelotti, feeling more British than German, contract doubts, his role in player recruitment and why he is sceptical about set pieces.
Exclusive interview #BHAFC
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Exclusive interview #BHAFC
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Fabian Hurzeler interview: ‘When I get criticised, I get criticised in the right way’ (Gift Article)
The Brighton & Hove Albion head coach discusses silencing doubters, unlikely confidents, feeling English, and his hatred of set pieces
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August 19, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler on bonding with Carlo Ancelotti, feeling more British than German, contract doubts, his role in player recruitment and why he is sceptical about set pieces.
Exclusive interview #BHAFC
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Exclusive interview #BHAFC
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