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  1. Hurzeler 'gives me a lot of trust' - Verbruggen

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    Bart Verbruggen says Fabian Hurzeler has instilled confidence in him since arriving at the club last summer.

    After sharing goalkeeping duties with Jason Steele under Roberto de Zerbi last season, Verbruggen has established himself as the clear number one at Brighton in 2024-25.

    He told BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited that Hurzeler has given him the freedom to perform.

    "First of all, he gives me a lot of trust and that's what gives players confidence," Verbruggen said. "I am really grateful for the trust he puts into me and just try to repay him every week - and my team-mates as well.

    "It's always nice to hear but I try to stay away from that because I know my potential and ability but I also know that I am not where I can be. I am just trying to put my head down and work as hard as I can.

    "We have a young team and everybody is learning, including myself. There's been a lot of lessons from the season so far but the season is not over and we have to use those lessons to try and win the last three games.

    "We have a good squad - a lot of individual qualities as well. We have to get them in good situations as much as we can to let them do their magic."

    Listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds.

  2. What's the thing no-one is talking about?

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    Brighton are still in with a chance of a European spot this season but have won just one of their past five league games.

    Give us a peek behind the curtain as Fabian Hurzeler's first season in charge nears its end.

    Tell us the one thing that no-one is talking about at Brighton but really should be.

    Let us know here

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  7. 🎧 Verbruggen on remaining games and kitman on dressing-room life

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    The Albion Unlimited team at BBC Radio Sussex are back with a fresh episode.

    The team catch up with goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as he discusses Brighton's remaining fixtures, as well as the draw with Newcastle.

    They also look ahead to Saturday's trip to Wolves and the Molineux side's transformation under Vitor Pereira.

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

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  14. 'Carnage' - is transport behind attendance issues at Brighton?

    Scott McCarthy
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    Attendance at Amex Stadium is a hot topic. There were at least 2,000 season ticket seats that went unsold on exchange for the Newcastle game. Looking around the stadium, there were many thousands more empty seats.

    Those who do show up are leaving early in increasing numbers. The ground is now often half empty by the time the final whistle blows. Even Fabian Hurzeler spoke about it following the 3-2 win over West Ham. On that occasion, those who left early missed Albion goals in the 89th and 93rd minutes.

    Brighton are still in the race for European football next season - so why are so many season ticket-holders staying away or leaving early?

    The answer lies in transport. The Amex relies on public transport. For Saturday games, the train service tends to be good. But on a Sunday or midweek, it turns into carnage.

    This is obviously an issue when TV demands butcher the fixture list. Many people are evidently deciding the chaos is not worth the bother.

    I live 12 miles from Amex Stadium. I have made it home from watching England at Wembley this season - 88 miles away - faster than getting back from some Albion games.

    Roadworks currently taking place on the A27 just before Falmer are admittedly not helping. Some fans reported getting on a Park & Ride bus in Portslade at 1pm and only making it into their seat at 2.37pm on Sunday. A 7.7 mile journey taking 97 minutes and meaning they missed the opening half hour of the game.

    Yet even when the A27 is fully open again, the problems with public transport will remain. It feels at times like the club are unaware of quite how bad it can be.

    Maybe if Hurzeler and the Albion decision-makers who seem perplexed by the early leavers and no-shows tried the time-consuming and arduous journey themselves after a home game, they would better understand why people find it off-putting enough to dictate whether they attend games or not.

    Find more from Scott McCarthy at We Are Brighton

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  22. Reaction as Brighton claim first-ever WSL win over Arsenal

    Brighton claimed a maiden Women's Super League win over Arsenal at the 14th attempt on Monday evening, running out 4-2 winners over the Champions League finalists in their final home game of the season.

    Here's what both managers said after the game:

    Brighton boss Dario Vidosic: "We had to be brave, we had to be tough, we had to be resilient together today to have a chance. We were fantastic. The effort was rewarded.

    "Sometimes you have to look away from the table and focus on the process. We want to work hard, be tough to play against and today we found our moments. We made it difficult for a world class team."

    On goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley's performance: "We know the quality she has. We are fortunate to have quality goalkeepers. That was Baggas' chance. She has been staying ready. To be called in less than 10 minutes before kick-off, she was phenomenal."

    Arsenal boss Renee Slegers: "We conceded nine goals in the last two WSL games and we just said as a team we don't think it's acceptable. We don't want this to happen. There are different reasons. The Villa game was a different game. We need to learn two very tough lessons coming off a big success. We have to learn. We have to find solutions and move forward."

    On if the Champions League final is a distraction: "It's intense for the players with where we came from and what's ahead of us. We have to be in the moment. I will be working until late tonight and tomorrow we want to try and get the details right and put our finger on what it is and how we want to move forward."

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