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[Albion] Steve Sidwell signs one year deal



Bozza

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Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Steve Sidwell has signed a new one-year deal with the club.

Sidwell joined Albion for a second spell in January 2016, initially signing on loan from Stoke City.

He made the move permanent last summer, and was an integral part of the club's promotion-winning Championship side last season.

Manager Chris Hughton commented, "Steve has been a key member of the squad over the past 18 months. He thoroughly deserves this new deal and I am delighted that he is extending his stay at the club.

"Our fans know his qualities well, and his experience, particularly at Premier League level, will be important for us. He is an excellent pro and that experience will be vital for us next season."

Sidwell began his career with Arsenal, and first joined Albion on loan in 2002, during Steve Coppell's time with the club.

He later moved to Reading, and enjoyed future spells with Chelsea, Aston Villa and Fulham, before his move to Stoke.

The 34-year-old midfielder collected both the club and EFL's Goal of the Season Award last season for his stunning goal against Bristol City in November.

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Frutos

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Sidwell Signs New Deal

He has signed a 1 year contract.
 


spence

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Was hoping he would move on to be honest. Worried about our aging midfield.
 
























nicko31

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No compliants, very experienced and a key link in the team
 






spence

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Oct 15, 2014
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??????

Gross - 25
Stephens - 27
Norwood - 26
Kayal - 29

Not exactly a midfield of OAP's?

Be very surprised if Norwood makes the 25 man squad. No where good enough. Would like to see a midfielder around 22-24 years of age
 


Greg Bobkin

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Fantastic squad player with plenty of experience. If Hughton thinks he's still got it, that's good enough for me!
 


BBassic

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Was hoping he would move on to be honest. Worried about our aging midfield.

Eh? Of the five players usually found in the middle of the park for us last season only Sidwell is over thirty and the next oldest, Kayal, is 29.

Beram Kayal - 29
Dale Stephens - 27
Steve Sidwell - 34
Ollie Norwood - 26
Richie Towell - 25

Give us an average age of around 28 which is admittedly on the higher end of the spectrum but hardly over the hill.
 









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