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    2017 African Cup of Nations - an Albion bonus? 

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    Published on 30-11-2016 16:32
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    Hünemeier-less Paderborn Slump To Heavy Defeat 

    Published on 14-08-2015 19:11
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    SC Paderborn 07 faced up to life without their former inspirational skipper Uwe Hünemeier in Bundesliga 2 tonight.

    Centre-back Hünemeier signed for the Albion this week, as Chris Hughton added another player renowned for his leadership attributes to a team that was previously perceived as lacking some fight.     ...
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    Albion v Arsenal: what will tickets cost? 

    Published on 05-01-2015 20:43
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    It's been asked on Twitter numerous times already - "How much will Arsenal tickets be?"

    Paul Barber has gone on record previously to state that chairman Tony Bloom would not ramp up ticket prices on occasion of 'glamour' fixtures at the Amex, so there is no reason to believe that there will be ticket     ...
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    Down memory lane: When Arsenal last came to town [with video] 

    Published on 05-01-2015 20:25
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    On January 26th 2013 Arsene Wenger brought his Premier League stars to face Gus Poyet's play-off chasing team. It was a thrilling tie: Olivier Giroud twice gave Arsenal the lead, with the Albion levelling through Ashley Barnes and Leonardo Ulloa, the latter playing in his debut.

    The Brighton team that day included the now departed ...
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    Number 21.....Brighton & Hove Albion.....will play.....Number 1.....Arsenal 

    Published on 05-01-2015 19:52
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    Two years to the day since it last happened, give or take, Albion will host Arsenal at the Amex in a repeat of the 2012-2013 FA Cup Fourth round tie.

    Albion fans, looking out for ball number 21 to appear, had an anxious wait. Eleven of the sixteen ties had been complete before ball 21 appeared. The all-important     ...
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    Number 21.....Brighton & Hove Albion.....will play..... 

    Published on 04-01-2015 21:45
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    After Saturday's smash-and-grab win at Brentford, the Albion will be ball number 21 in the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup - the sixth consecutive season we have reached this stage of the competition.

    The draw will be televised live on BBC1 at 7:30pm on Monday night, ahead of the AFC Wimbledon v Liverpool third round tie.

    It has taken a Premier League team to knock us out on each of the previous five years, with Hull City putting paid to Oscar Garcia's side in a fifth round replay last season,     ...
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    Albion's managerial hunt nears a hasty conclusion 

    Published on 30-12-2014 22:05
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    The stars are aligning and are pointing to Chris Hughton being named as the next man in the Albion's hot seat within the next day or so.

    One of those stars - the betting market - is notoriously fickle. Momentum can gather behind a name and bookies quickly slash prices fearing those in the know are trying to take them     ...
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    Albion remain outside bottom three as results go our way 

    Published on 30-12-2014 21:31
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    Albion's lucky run continued tonight as both Derby and Sheffield Wednesday delivered the desired results to put the icing on the cake that was baked at Craven Cottage last night, and ensures currently managerless Albion enter 2015 outside the Championship drop zone.

    Steve McLaren's men were heavily fancied to defeat Leeds at     ...
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    Albion approach Swindon regarding Mark Cooper (or did they?) 

    Published on 30-12-2014 18:15
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    Reports indicate someone purporting to represent the Albion has been in contact with Swindon Town chairman Lee Power regarding the man who has steered Swindon into League One promotion contention, receiving plaudits for the attractive style of football his side has been playing.

    Power said: "I have had an agent come     ...
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    Chris Hughton continues to say all the right things 

    Published on 30-12-2014 09:40
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    After Sunday's appearance on Goals on Sunday, Chris Hughton popped up on Radio 4 this morning and once again spoke positively about the opportunity to fill the managerial vacancy left by Sami Hyypia.

    As was the case when questioned at the weekend, Hughton paid compliments to the tremendous infrastructure now in place     ...
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    Hughton interested in Albion job 

    Published on 28-12-2014 11:44
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    Current bookies' favourite for the Albion managerial post, Chris Hughton, was a guest on Sky's Goals on Sunday show and indicated it is a job he is interested in.

    Hughton's odds have shortened this morning, and he now leads the market at 7/4 with SkyBet, with 3/1 available at both BetVictor and Corals. Hughton feigned surprise when told he was favourite     ...
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    Tony Bloom expected to revert to Plan B 

    Published on 28-12-2014 08:49
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    Much has been made of the Albion's on-pitch ability to switch to 'Plan B'. Something different to the regular approach, perhaps considered when opponents are proving tricky to break down or, as with Greg Halford's long throws on Boxing Day, when the game is being chased.

    In his managerial appointments to date Albion chairman Tony Bloom has shown a very clear preference - his 'Plan A' if you will.     ...
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    Palace could thwart Albion, again 

    Published on 27-12-2014 12:26
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    Crystal Palace have moved quickly to address concerns with falling into the bottom three of the Premier League as a result of their lacklustre defeat at home to Southampton on Boxing Day.

    Neil Warnock has become the first Premier League managerial casualty of the season and with the January transfer window about to begin, Palace's move could     ...
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    Robinson rules himself out of Albion move 

    Published on 27-12-2014 12:10
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    Current betting market leader Karl Robinson appears to have ruled himself out of making a move to the Albion after reports the club had approached MK Dons to speak to their young manager.

    MK Dons are sitting pretty in second place in League One as Robinson tries to succeed where he has been so close before by     ...
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    Injuries set to continue to weaken Albion attack 

    Published on 11-12-2014 13:06
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    Albion boss Sami Hyypia looks set to be short of attacking options for tomorrow night's scrap with Millwall in front of the Sky cameras.

    He has confirmed that Kazenga LuaLua, injured in the 2-1 defeat to Fulham, has yet to train so will not be available for selection. Additionally, Sam Baldock is rated     ...
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