The Argus • 12/07/2025

Harlem Eubank deserved more from his fight in Manchester

Manchester was a buzz on Saturday; a great night of British boxing was on the horizon as the local hero from Chorley, Catterall, looked to take on a boxing name that commands respect and brings fear to many opponents – Eubank. This was not a fight with the cut-throat warrior in Chris Jr. – It was a technical war with the deftly nimble, intelligent and lethal Harlem who had gone 22 fights unbeaten. Leading up to the fight the Brighton star looked sharp and prepared to face anything thrown...

The Argus • 06/07/2025

Harlem Eubank tastes defeat for the first time after head clash with Jack Catterall

Brighton's boxing star was looking steady and gearing for a fight that could go the distance in the AO Arena, Manchester on Saturday night. The fight ending moment came in the middle of round six when both fighters were putting on an offensive front. Harlem's head came up and caught Jack in his right eyebrow leaving the Manchester favourite with an open wound. Harlem was also left with an injury to his left eyebrow but was raring to go even after being startled for a moment. Jack Cat...

The Argus • 05/07/2025

Albion defender signs permanently for Preston North End

Brighton and Hove Albion have confirmed the move which sees Offiah sign a four-year deal with Preston. Odel told Preston: “I’m delighted to be here. I can’t wait to get started. It’s obviously a massive club and I just can’t wait to play in front of the fans and show what I’m capable of. “Speaking to the gaffer here about where he sees me playing and the role I have in the team, I think we saw eye to eye in terms of how I want to develop as a footballer. This is definitely the right plac...

The Argus • 05/07/2025

Academy winger joins Bolton Wanderers for season-long loan

Brighton and Hove Ablion's have announced that Amario Cozier-Duberry  will be going for another loan after a decent spell marred by injury with Blackburn Rovers last season. Technical director David Weir said: "Amario is an exciting young talent with a good attitude, and we want him to play senior football. "This move gives him that chance to get regular minutes at a very good level with a good club. "Last season, he had a really good start with us on pre-season tour, and then he wen...

The Argus • 05/07/2025

Albion sign Maxim De Cuyper on five-year contract

Brighton and Hove Albion have confirmed the signing of defender Maxim De Cuyper from Belgian side Club Brugge, for undisclosed terms. The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract until June 2030 and will link up with his new teammates for the start of pre-season training this weekend. Fabian Hurzeler said: “Maxim is a creative left-back who has great experience at Champions League level as well as in the domestic league. “He has a great reputation for creativity and has shown his...

The Argus • 05/07/2025

Albion in 'talks' for exciting Champions League left-back

Brighton and Hove Albion are in club talks involving highly-sought after Maxim de Cuyper, Sky Sports reports. The 24-year-old Belgian has been publicly pursued by Roma as they seek to replace recently departed Nicola Zalewski to Inter Milan. Though Fabrizio Romano posted his trademark 'Here we go' on X, there has been no confirmation that a £20 million agreement has reached - Though there are several reports that both clubs are in 'talks'. READ MORE: Looking back to when Albion kept...

The Argus • 04/07/2025

Reds sign former Albion and Chelsea striker

Crawley Town Football Club announced the signing of striker Louis Flower after a short loan spell at Nation League’s Gateshead United. Flower joins the Reds on a one year deal. The forward joined the Chelsea academy as an Under-13 from Cambridge United and progressed through the youth levels at Cobham. He signed for Brighton in September 2023, and featured regularly for the Seagulls’ academy, as well as making a handful of appearances in the Vertu Trophy. READ MORE: Albion sign e...

The Argus • 04/07/2025

Inigo Calderon announced as new head coach of Kitchee SC

It didn’t take long for the Brighton legend to bounce back and find a coaching job after his sacking in May from Bristol Rovers. In a statement about his appointment as head coach for Kitchee, the Spaniard said: "I have learned about Kitchee's style, youth training system, etc. “I also know many people who worked at Kitchee before, and the comments I received about Hong Kong and Kitchee are very positive. “I think Kitchee has a good platform and the playing style is also suitable for...

The Argus • 04/07/2025

Albion sign exciting Colombian defender from Spanish League

The 24-year-old joins the Albion after departing Real Sociedad, where she made 96 appearances and scored ten goals during four seasons with the Basque Country club. Women’s first-team head coach Dario Vidosic said: “It’s exciting to welcome Manuela to the squad. She’s a solid defender who is both reliable at defending and threatening moving forward. “Her energy and creativity will be a real asset for us as we push towards our goals this season.” READ MORE: Inigo Calderon announced as...

The Argus • 27/06/2025

Hurzeler 'expects Joao Pedro at pre-season training' - As two 'bids' rejected

The Albion manager confirmed to Sky's Chris Nightingale earlier today that Joao Pedro and Kaoru Mitoma are both expected to be back for Brighton’s pre-season training next week. On Wednesday, The Argus reported that Albion were believed to have been in talks with Newcastle United over Joao Pedro, amid a verbal bid of £50 million. Talk Sport's Ben Jacobs has today reported that Brighton have rejected two offers worth in excess of £50million for Joao Pedro. A bid from Newcastle and ano...

The Argus • 27/06/2025

Midfielder re-signs for Reds after short spell at MK Dons

Crawley Town Football Club has announced the re-signing of midfielder Jay Williams on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee. The Reds have said that Jay had a "memorable" first season at the club, helping secure promotion to the third tier of English football with Scott Lindsey at the helm. Williams quickly became one of the first names on Scott Lindsey’s teamsheet and earned a name for himself with his "crunching tackles and warrior-like attitude".  READ MORE: Rebel’s top goal...

The Argus • 27/06/2025

Rebel’s top goal scorer this season departs club

Muhammadu Faal spent nine months as a forward for Worthing FC after signing last September following a spell with Crawley Town. Mo arrived at Woodside Road with proven goalscoring pedigree and didn’t disappoint, etching his name into the Club’s history by claiming the title of top goal scorer for the 2024/25 season. The 27-year-old ended the campaign with 22 goals to his name in all competitions, with 13 of those coming in the National League South. READ MORE: Ex-Albion and Worthing...

The Argus • 28/05/2025

Undefeated Eubank takes on Catterall in Manchester

The fight will be taking place at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday July 5, live worldwide on the DAZN sports streaming service.

The Argus • 27/05/2025

'Next season will be really exciting' - Hinshelwood as he reflects on end of season

Though he is not an out and out striker, Hinshelwood delivered when it mattered most against Spurs on Sunday. The midfielder was used by Fabian Hurzeler as a make-shift 9 alongside Brajan Gruda - and the local hero delivered two goals to help the Albion to a resounding 4-1 victory against the Europa league champions.  "I think first half I was more sort of playing like a striker," Hinshelwood said after the Spurs game. "Obviously we missed Danny Welbeck, he's been massive for us all...

The Argus • 27/05/2025

Champions League club shows 'serious interest' in signing Brighton's Joao Pedro

The I Paper's Mark Douglas this morning stated that Eddie Howe was seeking to add another striker to his squad to link-up with Alexander Isak. Newcastle have shown interest in Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap and it is understood the club also have "serious interest" in the Brazilian striker Joao Pedro, the report states. The Seagulls forward has remained in the headlines, despite his recent absence from the field of play. His popularity appears to have fallen among some of the fanbase in r...

The Argus • 25/05/2025

Unbeaten Brighton boxing prospect takes centre stage in London

Liam Forrest, from Moulsecoomb in Brighton, will be the main event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Sunday in a bout broadcast live worldwide on DAZN. The fight is being dubbed as a “career defining night” and it marks Forrest’s biggest stage yet, as he looks to extend his undefeated record and showcase his talent in front of a live global audience. Forrest will be taking on James Osbourne, another undefeated boxer from Essex with a current two-win streak. The super middlewei...

The Argus • 27/04/2025

Fans pictures from emphatic Albion 3-2 come back against West Ham

It was a warm and sunny day and it brought out all the Albion fans to the stands at the Amex yesterday, April 27. The Seagulls took the lead early on with a sublime shot from outside the box by Yasin Ayari in the 13th minute, marking his first of the Premier League season. The first half was relatively quiet thereafter; West Ham found a way back through a Kudus goal in the 48th minute, which was followed by a Soucek headed goal in the 83rd minute. It seemed that all hope was lost for...

The Argus • 23/03/2025

Brighton runner makes British sporting history in China

Amber Anning, a Brighton and Hove AC runner, stormed to 400 metres gold to claim her first senior individual international medal on Saturday at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in China. The 24-year-old, who grew up in Hove and attended BHASVIC, became the first British woman to win an individual world indoor sprint title. It was redemption for Anning, who was disqualified from the same event due to a lane infringement at the European Indoor Championships earlier this month....

The Argus • 10/03/2025

Harlem Eubank undefeated after knockout in Brighton

The local boxing star took on Irishman Tyrone McKenna on Friday night at the Brighton Centre in a stacked night of boxing. After knocking down McKenna in more than three occasions across the 10 hard-fought rounds, the ref called the fight when Harlem unleashed a barrage of punches to his opponent's face that he was unable to defend. Harlem's record now sits at an impressive 21 wins out of 21 fights with nine knock-out wins. Speaking after the emphatic win, a near unscathed Harlem Eub...

The Argus • 07/03/2025

Undefeated Eubank knocks out McKenna in Brighton

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