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1	BART VERBRUGGEN *	UEL SQUAD - keeper: very young handler got from Andelecht in July '23 for 16m+ and loose change. Dob 18 Aug 02. Signed a deal to '28. Has Netherlands U21 caps. Tall and athletic with good feet too. A De Zerbi fav between sticks at this juncture. 23/24 - aged 20 pre-season. Challenges Steele for gloves. In summer US squad . Prem start in Aug. Dutch squad. EFL Cup R3 app. 2 Europa Lg apps . Total = 6 Prem apps. 1Y
2	TARIQ LAMPTEY	INJURED - right wingback: 19yo drafted in from Chelsea at Jan 20 window. Dob 30 Sep 00. Had apps for Blues Prem group via academy and also U19 England experience. Future prospect to be fast tracked when up to speed. 19/20 - debut in June Prem restart after footy suspended and man of the match. Pace to burn and likely to hold place. 7 (1) PL apps. 20/21 - upwards curve, sky is the limit. Eng U21 group call up. Hamstring tug. Getting rave reviews. Interest from abroad including Ghana national squad. Sucked in for red card! Ongoing hamstring probs & rehab setback required surgery, which ended season very early. Signed to 2025. 11 PL apps, 1 gl, 1R 2Y. 21/22 - missed start of season but great expectations. EFL Cup R3 app. FAC4 app . Gets up & down flank ok. Works hard but defenders double up now. In Eng U21 squad but pulled out. Qualifies for Ghana squad and duly accepted. 16 (14) PL apps 0gls 3Y. 22/23 - can he keep improving? EFLC R2/3/4 apps 1gl. Used as PL impact sub. Explosive but injury prone. In Ghana WC squad, 1 (1) apps. Gotta somehow get to start in '23. Mare on first start. FAC3/4/5 apps. Linked with Lyon in Jan window. Injured yet again. Potential floundered coz sidelined. More surgery? 3 (17) PL apps 0gls 1Y. 23/24 - aged 22 pre-season. Fitness to be carefully managed. In summer US squad. Injury doubts. Prem start in Sept. 2 Europa Lg apps. EFL Cup R3 app. Impact sub. Ghana squad. Injured. 2+3 PL apps 2Y. Total = 39+35 Prem apps 1 gl.
3	IGOR JULIO	UEL SQUAD - cent-def: Brazilian import via Fiorentina for 14m in late July '23. Dob 7 Feb 98. Had over 100 apps in Italy. Got a 4yr contract to '27. Experience in Austria since '16 and in Europa competitons too. Likes to be left field, speak Portuguese banter and batter strikers. Should be a good fit for a De Zerbi set up. 23/24 - aged 25 pre-season. Already got a shirt allocated. On Prem bench. 3 Europa Lg apps. EFL Cup R3 app . Prem debut Oct. 1Y. Total = 4+1 Prem apps.
4	ADAM WEBSTER	INJURED - c-d; Sussex born defender who came back to the south coast on a 4yr deal for 20m+ via Bristol City. Dob 4 Jan 95. 24yo had previous experience at Pompey & Ipswich. England U18 & U19 apps. Feels at home already, likes Lancing and loves Falmer under Potter. 19/20 Prem - began on bench. EFL Cup R2 app then PL debut in new 541 set up. Regular pick. Carried off - ankle, quick return. FA Cup app. Injured again in Prem restart. First choice c-d, 31 PL apps, 3 gls = 10.3 apps/gl. 20/21 - confident but gotta cut out mistakes and wrong decisions. On left side of c-d three. Capt in lieu of Dunk. More mistakes but regular pick l or r c-d. FA Cup R3&4 apps - scored winning penalty. Ongoing leg injury, out 3 months. Fit at tail end. First goal in dramatic win. 29 PL apps, 1 gl, 3Y. 21/22 - signed up for another 5yrs, plenty still to prove at this level. Hamstring etc probs. EFL Cup R4 app 1gl. Capt in lieu Dunk. FAC4 app . Injury set backs. Plenty of effort but asking his body to go to limits. 16 (6) PL apps 2gls 5Y . 22/23 - can he keep fit throughout? Rearguard regular r&l sides. EFLC R3 sub app. Injured again. Progress depends on fitness/shape/tactics in '23. FAC3/4/q-f & s-f apps. 100 Prem apps. Niggling fitness issues. 23 (4) apps 0gls 2Y. 23/24 - aged 28 pre-season. Likely to be rotated. In summer US squad. Injury doubts. Not in first UEL match or EFL Cup R3 team. Had 2 Prem mares! Europa Lg sub app. 6+0 PL apps . Total = 105+10 Prem apps 6 gls.
5	LEWIS DUNK * (Capt)	UEL SQUAD - central def; '9/10 League One - as 18yo got fast tracked from youth side and immediate debut for 1st 11 after signing pro terms. Dob 21 Nov 91. Brighton Boy done good and big prospect for Falmer. Started with Wimbledon kids and lives locally so is an MKD loss. Snapped up by BHA and the ex-U18 wasn't six foot three then either. Jumped in pecking order. 10/11 - Withdean development squad. Injured foot - plaster. Cup tie home debut under Poyet. Able defence deputy in derby and got class. 11/12 CHAMPS - got a shot from day1 in season at Falmer and done good in tough div. Five yellows early doors. Back four reg then dropped. U21 call up. Ten yellows by New Year. 12/13 - stopped going the right way. Stuck on bench and not gaining experience. Got a run then sent off. Involved in court case. 13/14 - went on loan at Bristol City in reign of Garcia. Was on bench sometimes. Able deputy for reg c-ds. 14/15 - got to be first pick under Hyppia then Hughton, plus scored goals! 10Y - 2 bans. Sent off too. Quality apps generally. 15/16 - playing a second fiddle role until claiming shirt and made useful contributions. Sent off and kinda got the blame if Albion didn't win. Stepped it up too but saw red! 16/17 - first choice. 10 yellows. Another super campaign. Short list for BHA PoY and made the Championship all-club side. 17/18 PL - homegrown for Prem lists. Vice capt starred alongside Duffy. PL record for 4 own goals. All 38 PL apps, 1gl - Runner up PoY. Passed over for England squads. 18/19 - first on teamsheet. Recovered double quick from foot injury. Contract extended to 2023. Called up for Eng Squad (Nations League), making Wembley debut in USA friendly. PL regular & match captain. FAC q-f/s-f apps. Leadership skills being tested. Runner up PoY again, voted players player. 36 PL apps, 2gls. Club captain after Bruno retired. 19/20 - loyal to club amid speculation and confirmed as capt by new coach Potter. Ban! Playing at best of ability. Jan window transfer speculation came to nought. Represented BHA at club captains virtual conference during Covid-19 crisis. Money donated by players to NHS charities. Excellent leader & c-d 35 PL apps, 3gls = 11.6 apps/gl - PoY. 20/21 - at 28yo, anticipated to be in prime now. Some transfer speculation... Chelsea? Signed new 5yr deal to 2025, so not bad for a local kid. EFL Cup R4 app. 2 sraight reds tho! Talisman and first on teamsheet. FA Cup R3/4/5 apps. Players PoY. 33 PL apps, 5 gls = 6.6 apps/gl, 2R 5Y. 21/22 - hopes to live up to legend status as a local hero. EFL Cup R4 sub. Injured in Dec and out over New Year into late Jan. FAC4 app. Red card . Has mental strength to set required standard by example. Top Prem c-d. 29 PL apps 1gl 1R 3Y . 22/23 - can he maintain levels of performance? On list for Eng 55 man pre-tournament WC squad. EFLC R3 app. Central to plans for '23. Rested FAC3. FAC4/5/q-f & s-f apps 1gl 1Y. Over 200 PL, 400+ career apps. Having best season. England call up too - pulled out injured. 36 apps 1gl 4Y. Signed to '26. 23/24 - aged 31 pre-season. Can't play in all & every game surely. In summer US squad, didn't play. In England squad, did play. Injured for first UEL match. On bench EFL Cup R3 defeat. Captained a Prem 6-1 thrashing. 4 Europa Lg apps. Withdrew Eng squad injured. Red card! 2 match ban. 12 PL apps 1gl 3Y 1R . Total = 220 Prem apps 14 gls.
6	JAMES MILNER +	UEL SQUAD - def/m-f: veteran on a free from Liverpool joined in June '23 gettung a 1yr deal. Dob 4 Jan 86. Plenty of experience at international, Prem & European competitons and some. 61 Eng apps. Seen it, done it, now got a BHAFC tee-shirt. Should be handy in an old guard role. 23/24 - aged 37 pre-season. Ready to show ropes as an older pro. In summer US squad, didn't play. Started rb day1, absolute class. 2Y. 4 Europa Lg apps. Injured. Total = 5+2 Prem apps.
7	(SOLLY MARCH)	LONG TERM INJURED - wingback; Sussex lad named as young player of the year in 12/13 and on fringes of match day squad after useful pre-season under Poyet. Dob 20 Jul 94. Not big but plenty of heart and skill. 13/14 Championship - FAC apps & started some fixtures too under Garcia. 14/15 - had to up his game after back injury and varied apps under Hyppia & Hughton. 15/16 - got selected and tried to keep place. Plenty of talent and gaining vital experience. Eng U21 squad listing. Carried off, out for season. 16/17 - returned for second half of season. Voted Young Player of the season. 17/18 Prem - homegrown status with world at his feet if he could step up. 18 (18) PL apps, 1 gl. FA Cup apps. 18/19 - signed 4yr extension. Regularly selected for starting 11. Briefly converted to No.10 role. At PL standard but lack of goals. Ankle injury. FAC q-f sub. Needs to step up all-round game. 30 (5) PL apps, 1 gl. 19/20 - converted to wingback in new 343 set up under Potter. Picked up niggles - groin surgery. More of an impact sub, as flexible across pitch. 11 (8) PL apps, 0 gls. 20/21 - got ability, when will the penny drop... scored rare goal. Left wingback but switches positions if required. Injured pre int'nal break. Regular pick. FA Cup R3/4 apps. Knee surgery & rehab halted season early. 19 (2) PL apps, 2 gls = 10.5 apps/gl. 21/22 - hoped to hit the ground running. Signed to 2024. FAC3/4 apps. Does a fetch & carry job when asked. 17 (14) PL apps 0gls 2Y . 22/23 - been around a long time and is it too comfy here? Regular on team-sheet r&l sides. EFLC R3/4 apps. More competition now for a start in '23. Rare score kickstarted goal-rush. FAC3/4/q-f & s-f apps 1gl. Signed to '26. Best season ever. Run-in injury. 31 (2) apps 7gls 1Y. 23/24 - aged 29 pre-season. Obv starter when fit. In summer US squad. 2 Europa Lg apps. EFL Cup R3 sub app. Wingback again. Carried off - long term injury. Surgery. Out for season. 7+0 PL apps 3gls 1Y . Total = 133+49 Prem apps 14 gls.
8	MAHMOUD DAHOUD +	UEL SQUAD - m-f: gotten in July '23 on a 4yr deal for experienced Syrian-born midfielder on a free from Borussia Dortmund. Dob 1 Jan 96. 140+ apps but restricted games last term due to shoulder surgery. Multiple Germany U21 plus 2 senior apps. Europe comps outings. Wanted by De Zerbi and got his man for nowt. So starts from ground zero with sky the limit. 23/24 - aged 27 pre-season. Ready to dig in at Lancing. In summer US squad. Started day1. 1Y EFL Cup R3 app. 4 Europa Lg apps. Straight red! Total = 5+3 Prem apps. 1R
9	JOAO PEDRO *	UEL SQUAD - striker; 30m buy from Watford in May '23 and to be point man or no.10 for following campaign. Dob 26 Sep 01. 5yr deal for young Brazilian from Fluminense. Joins young S American group at Lancing, where boots do the talking. Scores goals and has class. Hopes to kick on, apart from kick off. 23/24 - aged 21 pre-season. great expectations. In summer US squad, 1gl. Started day1, as a no.10. 1Y. Brazil U23 squad. 5 Europa Lg apps 5gls. EFL Cup R3 app. Impact sub. Rotating up front. In Brazil squad. Total = 4+9 Prem apps 4gls.
10	(JULIO ENCISO)	LONG-TERM INJURED - forward; 18yo South American wonder kid-striker signed for 4 yrs in June '22 from Libertad Asuncion. Dob 23 Jan 04. Paraguay international with 5 caps having debuted at 17. Scored 11 goals for club in 14 apps last term. Joins first team squad at Lancing for July pre-season. 22/23 - in Portugal summer camp, for fast track? Started in PL2. EFLC R2/3/4 apps. In Paraguay squad. Prem debut as sub, showed attacking endevour. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals. Expecting to start at some stage in '23. FAC3 & 5 sub. PL2 apps. Paraguay call up. Coming off bench. Debut goal. Then brilliant match winning strike. FA Cup s-f app. Breakthru at PL level. Debut start late Apr. Obv Latin flair. motd/PL goal of season. On Golden Boy award list. 7 (13) PL apps 4gls. 23/24 - aged 19 pre-season. Big things anticipated. In summer US squad. Long term knee injury. 1+1 PL apps 1Y . Total = 8+14 Prem apps 4gls 1Y.
11	BILLY GILMOUR *	UEL SQUAD - m-f: Aug '22 deadline day eleventh hour signing from Chelsea for 8m. Scottish international penned a 4yr deal. Dob 11 Jun 01. A product of Rangers school of jock-ball, his Blues career stalled. At Norwich on loan in 21/22. Has Champions League on CV. Wants to work with Potter. 22/23 - big things expected. In Scots squad. EFLC R3/4 apps. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals. On loan in Jan? Part of small support squad. Coach will take a view for '23. FAC3/4 sub apps. Scotland call up. Stuck on bench - not ideal. MoM late Apr. 7 (7) PL apps 1Y 0gls. 23/24 - aged 22 pre-season. Should get a chance to kick on. In summer US squad. Scotland squad. 5 Europa Lg apps. EFL Cup R3 sub app. 8+4 PL apps 1Y . Total = 15+11 Prem apps 0gls.
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13	PASCAL GROSS *	UEL SQUAD - mf; 25yo right-footed playmaker from a Bundesliga club signed a 4yr deal in spring '17 prior to initial Prem season. Dob 15 Jun 91. Over 200 apps for Ingolstadt over 5 years with the German side, where he was a hero. Able to play as no8 or no10 in various roles & shapes. Expected to be a 3 million hit with BHA, rising higher with apps under Hughton. 17/18 Prem - subbed in second match. Scored first two Premier League goals. Got good reviews game by game. 35 (3) PL apps, 7 gls = 5.4apps/gl. Voted Player of Year. 18/19 - had a lot to live up to. League Cup app. Long term injuries. Moved to right flank in 433. FA Cup sub. Not the influence as previously. Needed to hit the ground running in run-in. 24 (1) PL apps, 3 gls = 8.3 apps/gl. 19/20 - on right side in support of striker for 541 under Potter. EFL Cup r2 app. FA Cup app. Slipped down running order. 22 (7) PL apps, 2gls = 14.5 apps/gl. 20/21 - Competition for playmaker role. EFL Cup R2,3,4 apps, Capt of side - 100 apps. Coming off bench in PL then regained spot. Armband in lieu Dunk. FA Cup R3/4/5 apps. 27 (7) PL apps, 3 gls = 11.3 apps/gl, 3Y. 21/22 - will German efficiency prevail in the long run. EFL Cup R3 sub, R4 start (capt). Got covid. FAC3/4 apps. Picked for set piece delivery but not scoring much. 24 (5) PL apps 2gls 1Y . 22/23 - signed 2yr deal. Prem regular and versatile across pitch. Scoring goals again. EFLC R3/4 apps. More to offer box to box in '23. FAC3/4/5/q-f & s-f apps 1gl. Flexible over all of pitch, good anywhere. 200+ BHA apps. Signed to '25. Very good campaign from a top pro. 37 apps 9gls 5Y. 23/24 - aged 32 pre-season. Mr versatile sure to get games all over. In summer US squad. Called up by Germany, sub apps. 5 Europa Lg apps 1gl. Injured. 200+ Prem career apps. Capt in lieu Dunk. 11+0 PL apps 2gls 1Y . Total = 180+23 Prem apps 28 gls - club record.
14	ADAM LALLANA	UEL SQUAD - midfield: 32yo with England caps came on a free transfer from Liverpool in July '20 just after restarted Prem season finished. Dob 10 May 88. Agreed a 3yr deal and potential to make a mark at lesser Prem level. Big name to sign for BHA and expectations high when seen against blue rather than red backdrops. 20/21 - could be a big fish in a smaller pond. Lasted less than 45 mins on debut. Injury worries initially. Got up to speed - class act and vocally influential. Had covid. More injuries - groin. Can't score for toffee. FAC5 app. 16 (13) PL apps, 1 gl. 21/22 - can't be expected to notch over thirty full apps can he? Capt in lieu of Dunk. Injury niggles. FAC4 app. Getting games but tougher these days within an inexperienced team. 18 (6) PL apps 0gls 4Y. 22/23 - expected to be on bench a lot . Injured calf. Assisting coaches. Given an hour/app by RdZ. Scored a rare goal. Injured yet again. EFL Cup R4 app. Anticipated to be selective in list of crowded fixtures for '23. FAC3 app 1gl. Long term injury in mid-season. Signed 1yr deal into '24. At end of career. 12 (4) apps 2gls. 23/24 - aged 35 pre-season. Fitness an issue. In summer US squad. Injury doubts. In Eng U21s coaches. EFL Cup R3 sub app. 5+3 PL apps 1Y . Total = 51+26 Prem apps 3 gls.
15	JAKUB MODER	1ST 11 SQUAD - m-f; 5yr deal for Polish International goal getter from Lech Poznan in Sept '20. Dob 7 Apr 99. Went back on loan until end of Dec '20. Recalled to BHA from Jan '21. Experience in Europa League & Nations League. Scores goals and won first cap for Poland. Prospect for progression on fast track under Ashworth's technical direction team. 20/21 - on bench FA Cup4, started R5 app. Prem debut start. In Poland WC quali's squad - scored v England!. Also in Euros squad. 7 (5) PL apps 0 gls. 21/22 - plenty of scope to show he is the real deal for this demanding league. EFL Cup R2/3 apps. In Poland WC qual squad. FAC3 sub, FAC4 app 1gl. Good displays but gets hooked at sub time. Named in WC quals. Sustained acl injury - rehab. 19 (9) PL apps 0gls 1Y . 22/23 - expected back for light training in Jan, can he kick on? At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals. Anticipated to regain fitness for spring of '23. 0 PL apps. 23/24 - aged 24 pre-season. Hopes to hit the ground at a jog soon. In summer US squad, didn't play. Injury doubts. Training in Oct. Bench Nov. 0+1 PL apps . Total = 26+15 Prem apps 0 gls.
16	(Kjell Scherpen)	OUT ON LOAN - keeper: giant handler bought from Ajax in close season. Dob 23 Jan 00. Had a few apps in Holland and U21 caps to boot. 21yo will boost small group of big glove wearers in more ways than one. 21/22 - hopes to be on bench. EFL Cup R3 on bench. PL2 app. PL bench. Debut FAC3 app. Went to Oostende in Jan '22, 7 lg apps. Dutch U21 Euro quali's squad in June. Promo to Orange first squad. 22/23 - in Portugal summer camp, where next? Went to Arnhem on loan 18 apps, 3 cln-shts to March. Netherlands U21 call up. 23/24 - aged 23 pre-season. On loan or at Amex? Went to Sturm Graz for season. Total = 0 Prem apps.
17	(Steven Alzate)	OUT ON LOAN - midfield; Columbian 18yo got a 3yr deal in '17 when joining from Orient to play in the U23 PL2 Div2 league. Dob 8 Sep 98. Part of team promoted to Div1 under Rusk. 18/19 - On loan to Swindon until Jan1 but returned injured. Signed extra 3yr deal under Hughton. Underwent rehab. In 7s squad for HK Asia tournament. 19/20 Prem - EFL Cup r2 app. Trophy team. PL debut & MoM under Potter. Signed extended contract. Picked for Columbia U23 group but withdrew injured. Later elevated to national senior squad. FA Cup app. 12 (7) PL apps, 0 gls. No later apps and under wraps after lockdown as required groin procedure. 20/21 - deal to 2024. Pathway ahead if he can step up. Got a cent-mf spot. Went to Columbia for internationals. Off the boil and went sick. FAC R4/5 apps. 10 (5) PL apps, 1 gl, 2Y. 21/22 - lost his way and needs to find improvement. EFL Cup R2/3 apps. Injury required surgery. FAC3 app, FAC4 on bench. In Col'm'b WCq squad. Coming off bench mostly. 5 (4) PL apps 0gls . 22/23 - can he raise his game? Aborted loan to West Brom. EFLC R2 app, 1gl. 0 PL apps. Went on loan to Leige 22 apps, 2 gls to March. In Colombia squad. 23/24 - aged 24 pre-season. In wider group at Lancing. In summer US squad. Borrowed by Standard Liege. 0+0 PL apps . Total = 27+16 Prem apps 1gl.
18	(DANNY WELBECK)	LONG TERM INJURED - striker: ex-England, Man Utd, and Arsenal striker signed on a free in Oct '20 after had been with Watford last term. Dob 26 Nov 90. Lots of experience up front for 29yo goal getter from Manchester. Likes the south best, hitting the net anywhere and kicking back to boot. Can do a job, fill a gap up front and put the ball into the old onion bag when selected. 20/21 - odds on to make mark asap. Made debut, got goals. Fitness doubts - old injury. Goal of the season. 17 (7) PL apps, 6 gls = 3.8 apps/gl. 21/22 - Signed 1yr deal. Hamstring probs, time management critical. Injury required surgery. FAC3 app, FAC4 sub. Can score if given quality balls. 15 (10) PL apps 6gls . 22/23 - offered deal, signed for 2yrs in summer. On list for Eng 55 man pre-tournament WC squad. EFLC R3 app 1gl. Injured again. Selection depends on coaches strategy for very busy '23. FAC3/4/5/q-f & s-f apps. In autumn of career. 21 (10) apps 6gls. 23/24 - aged 32 pre-season. Expected to be selective. In summer US squad, 2gls. Injured. 2 Europa Lg apps. EFL Cup R3 sub app. Long term injury. 7+1 PL apps 1gl 1Y . Total = 61+27 Prem apps 19 gls.
19	(Jeremy Sarmiento)	OUT ON LOAN - striker; Equador roots of London lad gotten from Charlton, via Benfica in Portugal for their '18 intake. Dob 16 Jun 02. On to BHA U23s in July '21. Given 2yr deal. Has Eng U17 apps. 21/22 - EFL Trophy app. EFL Cup R3 sub, R4 start. PL2 apps. On PL bench & sub then PL start debut. In Equador squad. Hamstring tug, needed surgery & tehab. 19yo signed to 2026. In Eq WC quals squad. Voted young PoY. Internationals in June. 1 (4) PL apps 0gls. 22/23 - in Portugal summer camp, says it's gonna be a big year. Hamstrung again. Eased slowly back in off bench. EFL Cup R3 app. In Eq WC squad, 0 (3) sub apps. Gotta move up pecking order in '23. 2nd Prem start. FACq-f sub. Ecuador call up but foot injury abroad. Injured in PL again. Not reaching potential. 1 (8) PL apps 0 gls 1Y. 23/24 - aged 21 pre-season. Fitness issues. Signed to '27. Not in summer US squad. Anticipated ool. Went to West Brom. 0+0 PL apps . Total = 2+12 Prem apps 0 gls.
20	CARLOS BALEBA +	UEL SQUAD - m-f: late Aug '23 addition to midfielders. Cost 23m from Lille on a 5yr deal to '28. 19yo from Cameroon came thru academy prior to moving to France in Jan '22. Merely a few apps to show ability. Dob 3 Jan '04 23/24 - age 19 at start of season. Not expected to fast track. On bench. EFL Cup R3 app. Prem start Oct. 2 Europa Lg sub apps. 2Y. Total = 3+4 PL apps.
21	(Deniz Undav)	OUT ON LOAN - striker: 25yo German lower league hit-man signed at close of Jan '22 window from RUSG in Belgium. Dob 19 Jul 96. Got deal to 2026. Div A/B record of 52apps, 35gls. Turkish roots and came thru regional football in Germany. Fan of Welbeck but style of Maupay. 21/22 - stayed at Albion's feeder club for rest of season. Took accolades in Belgium league, PoY, 12apps 8gls. Overall career total 231apps, 115gls. 22/23 - in Portugal summer camp on steep PL learning curve. Very late sub game one. EFLC R2/3/4 apps 1gl. Coming off bench. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals, 2gls. Pushing to start in '23. FAC3/4/5/q-f & s-f apps 2gls. Disappointing season to run in. Struggling with levels. 6 (16) PL apps 4gls 2Y. 23/24 - aged 27 pre-season. Got competition to start. In summer US squad, 1gl. Went to Stuttgart on loan. 0+0 PL apps . Total = 6+16 Prem apps 4 gls..
22	KAORU MITOMA *	UEL SQUAD - forward; 24yo from Japan signed after being in home squad for Olympics during Aug '21. Dob 20 May 97. U23 caps and Japan Super Cup winner. Scored goals in top div apps at a 2:1 ratio. 21/22 - went over to RU S-G in Belgium for transition season. Prospects depend on further progress. Playing as wingback, 27 lg apps 7gls. Called up by Japan for WC quals - scoring sub. International squad in June. 22/23 - in Portugal summer camp so all to play for etc. EFLC R2/3/4 apps 1gl. Ankle injury. Prem debut, ok display in big team win. Opened account. In Japan WC squad, 0 (4) sub apps. Good displays. Gonna step up in '23. FAC3/4/q-f & s-f apps, 2gls. Scoring goals. Japan call up. Sensational season. 24 (9) PL apps 7gls. 23/24 - aged 26 pre-season. Attracted others interest inc Man City. In summer US squad. Offered new deal. Aug goal of month award. Japan squad. 5 Europa Lg apps 1Y. EFL Cup R3 app. Signed to '27. 10+2 PL apps 3gls 2Y . Total = 34+11 Prem apps 10 gls.
23	JASON STEELE	UEL SQUAD - Keeper; homegrown 27yo from Sunderland added to goalies union in close season '18 under Hughton. Dob 18 Aug 90. A native of the north-east he played at Middlesbro & Sunderland but also spent time over the Pennines in Blackburn. Came south in search of sunny days after years of apps in the grim north. 18/19 Prem - qualifies as homegrown. Competed for reserve gloves but no PL apps. Pre-season injury. FA Cup app. Wrist sprain. Limited opportunities. 19/20 - third choice gloves under Potter. EFL Cup squad. 0 PL apps. U23 Trophy team as senior. 20/21 - young guns coming thru challenged him for reserve gloves. EFL Cup R2/3/4 apps. Prem no.3 but got on bench. FA Cup3 app - 4 pen saves! Deal to '23. Sub first choice in keeper reshuffle. 0 PL apps. 21/22 - just happy to be here apparently. EFL Cup R2/3/4 apps. Prem debut in Nov. FAC4 on bench. No threat to Sanchez. 1 Pl app. 22/23 - status quo expected. EFLC R2/3/4 apps. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals. Nailed on in Cups for '23. FAC3/4/5 apps. Signed to '25. Rare starts... but is No.1 now - good with feet too. 15 PL apps 1Y. 23/24 - aged 32 pre-season. Can't believe his luck. In summer US squad. 3 Europa Lg apps. Let in 6 for a nightmare. Signed to '26. 7 PL apps . Total = 23 Prem apps.
24	SIMON ADINGRA *	UEL SQUAD - Striker; Ivory Coast youngster joined in June '22 from Danish football, 33 apps 10 gls. Dob 1 Jan 02. 20yo got a 4yr deal. A lot of expectation to progress from Ghana academy thru a season in Europe on to wider PL squads at Lancing. Prospect for development. 22/23 - on loan at RUSG in Belgium 40+ apps, 14 gls to May. 23/24 - aged 21 pre-season. In wider pre-season squad at Lancing. In summer US squad, 2 gls. Ivory Coast squad. Start in Sept. 5 Europa Lg apps 1gl. Lively on right wing. 2Y. Total = 8+4 Prem apps 3gls.
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26	(Yasin Ayari)	OUT ON LOAN - m-f: Jan '23 window buy for 3.5m from AIK. Got first Sweden full cap this year at 19yo. Dob 6 Oct 03. Future prospect joins young squad developing to Prem standard. Likes blue & white, working out flat packs and Lancing meat balls. 22/23 - straight onto PL bench. FAC q-f sub. Sweden U21 squad. PL debut as sub in early Apr. Start on last day. 1 (2) PL apps. 23/24 - aged 19 pre-season. Gotta step up. In summer US squad. On fringes. Went to Coventry on loan. Sweden U21 squad. 0+0 PL apps . Total = 1+2 Prem apps.
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28	EVAN FERGUSON *	UEL SQUAD - forward; lad from Ireland who was with Bohemians joined BHA in Jan '21 as a 16yo. Dob 19 Oct 04. RoI U15/17 apps. Striker who scores goals. 21/22 - EFL Cup R2 sub. Irish U18/21 squad. EFL Trophy apps - gl. 17 PL2 apps, 8 gls. PL bench. FAC3&4 sub. Youth Cup app, 1gl. PL debut as sub - BHA's youngest in Prem at 17yo . RoI U21 squad. U21 Euro quali's squad in June. 0 (1) PL apps. 22/23 - in Portugal summer camp, big year ahead. Started in PL2. EFLC R2/4 apps, 1gl. EFL Trophy apps, 1gl. In Irish U21 squad. Signed to '26. Called up to full RoI squad. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals. Fast track potential for '23. 6 PL2 apps, 5gls to Dec. Xmas Prem sub. Debut goal, youngest player. Debut start. FAC3/4/5/q-f apps, 3gls. Ireland call up and debut, 1gl. Huge potential. Accepted extended deal to '28. Ankle injury in Apr. In Irish squad June, debut goal. On Golden Boy award list. Voted young PoY. 10 (9) PL apps 6gls 1Y. 23/24 - aged 18 pre-season. Sky is the limit. In summer US squad. Home hat-trick! RoI squad but initially injured. 4 Europa Lg apps. Steep learning curve. Signed to '29. 8+4 PL apps 6gls 1Y . Total = 18+14 Prem apps 12gls.
29	JAN PAUL van HECKE	UEL SQUAD - def: 20yo Dutch wonderkid got a 3yr deal in Sept '20. Dob 8 Jun 00. Signed from Breda but stayed in Europe, going to Heerenveen. 21/22 - went on loan to Blackburn. Centre back in a 3, good reports & stats, 31 C'ship apps 1gl. Rovers PoY. Netherlands U21 squad. 22/23 - in Portugal summer camp & decisions to be made. EFLC R2 app. Run out in PL2. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals, sub app. How can he raise profile in '23? FAC3/4/5 apps. Prem debut start. FAC q-f sub. Dutch U21 call up. Sat on bench - unfortunate. 3 (5) PL apps 1Y. Signed new deal. 23/24 - aged 23 pre-season. Gonna get rotated? In summer US squad - sent off. Started day1. 4 Europa Lg apps 3Y. EFL Cup R3 app. 6+2 PL apps 1Y . Total = 9+7 Prem apps.
30	PERVIS ESTUPINAN	INJURED - def: arrived during Aug '22 transfer window from Villarreal on a 5yr deal. Dob 21 Jan 98. 24yo has a Europa League winners cert, Champions League experience and multiple international apps for Ecuador. Did several seasons on loan in Spain after signing for Watford in 2016. 74 apps for Villarreal since 2020. Expected to play a big part in Prem campaign. 22/23 - picked for left wingback berth. Straight in as sub. Improving to Prem level. EFLC R3/4 apps. In Ecuador WC squad, 3 apps. Excellent performances. Booked for left side run in '23. FAC3/4/q-f & s-f apps. Ecuador call up, 1gl. Super season. 30 (4) PL apps 1gl 4Y. 23/24 - aged 25 pre-season. Nailed on down left flank. In summer US squad. Ecuador squad. 2 Europa Lg apps. EFL Cup R3 app . Muscle injuries. 6+0 PL apps 1Y 1gl. Total = 37+4 Prem apps 2gls.
31	ANSU FATI	INJURED - fwd/striker: gotten in on deadline day '23 borrowed from Barcelona. 20yo has La Liga apps, Champ's Lg and Spain WC '22 apps to boot. Dob 31 Oct '02. 23/24 - aged 20 at start of season. To be incorporated as addition to 1st 11 squad during 4 competitions. 4 Europa Lg apps 2gls. EFL Cup R3 app. Prem impact sub. Spain squad. Prem start Nov. Hamstring injury. Total = 2+7 PL apps 2gls 1Y.
32	(Kacper Kozlowski)	OUT ON LOAN - m-f; Polish prospect signed as an 18yo in Jan '22 until Jun '26. Dob 16 Oct 03. Got 40 apps 4gls for Pogon and was part of U19/21 Poland squads in '20 & '21, full caps in '21. Had earlier bad road accident in Jan '20. 21/22 - Went to RUSG for development, merely 9 lg apps. Candidate on Golden Boy list. 22/23 - rejoined BHA in close season. Started in PL2. Went to Arnhem for campaign, 22 apps, 2 gls to March. In Poland pre-finals '22 WC squad & '23 Euro quali's. 23/24 - aged 19 pre-season. ool at Arnhem again . Total = 0 Prem apps.
33	(Abdullah Sima)	OUT ON LOAN - Striker: 20yo via Prague in '21 but borrowed by Stoke. Dob 17 Jun 01. Experience in France & Czech leagues. Senegal international with Europa League apps to boot. Goal-scoring record 33apps, 16gls for Slavia. 21/22 - out on loan but only 2 C'ship apps. Returned to BHA with ankle/groin injury, also surgery and in rehab Jan '22. 22/23 - starting from ground zero. Went to Angers in France on loan 36 apps, 5 gls to May. 23/24 - aged 22 pre-season. What next? ool to Rangers. Senegal squad . Total = 0 Prem apps.
34	JOEL VELTMAN *	UEL SQUAD - defender; summer '20 arrival from Ajax in Holland. Dob 15 Jan 92. 28yo right back got a 3yr deal. Been with the top Dutch outfit since a kid and has Netherlands caps to boot. Plenty of experience, played Champions League but steps up to meet Prem level. 20/21 - Gotta hit the ground running. In Netherlands squad for Nations League & WC quali's. EFL Cup R2/3/4 apps. Began on PL bench. In sweeper role or right back. Became a regular . FA Cup R3/4/5 apps. In Holland Euros squad. 25 (3) PL apps, 1 gl, 3Y. 21/22 - lots to appreciate anywhere across the back five. oops, pen giveaway! EFL Cup R4 app. Hamsring tug. FAC3 app, FAC4 sub. Trying to up game but tough call in c-d. 33 (1) Prem apps 1gl 6Y . 22/23 - hopes to nail a regular spot. EFLC R3 app. Sure to fight for a place in '23. FAC3 bench, FAC4/5 & s-f sub. Had a great year. Hamstring prob. 26 (5) apps 1gl 4Y. Signed to '25. 23/24 - aged 31 pre-season. Steady old pro on right side. In summer US squad. 100+ Prem career apps. 4 Europa Lg apps. 7+6 PL apps 1Y. Total = 93+13 Prem apps 3 gls.
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36	(Andy Moran)	OUT ON LOAN - midfield; played for Bray in Ireland prior to joining BHA in July '20. 20/21 - U18/23 apps. U17 Youth Cup winner & scorer. 21/22 - Irish U18/21 squad. EFL Cup R2 sub. EFL Trophy app & sub. 19 PL2 apps, 4 gls. Youth Cup app, 1gl. Sussex Senior Cup winner - 1gl. 22/23 - obviously a prospect to reach higher levels. In pre-season training camp to Spain. Started in PL2. Signed a 3yr deal. EFLC R2 sub. EFL Trophy apps 1gl. On PL bench. PL Cup gp app, 2gls. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals, 1app. Can he kick on in '23? 9 PL2 apps, 4gls to Dec. PL debut as sub. FAC4/5 bench. International Cup app. Ireland U21 call up. Signed to '27. 0+1 PL apps. 23/24 - where next? EFL Trophy app. Went on loan at Blackburn. Irish U21 squad. 0+0 PL apps . Total = 0+1 Prem apps.
37	(Jensen Weir)	OUT ON LOAN - mf: son of David Weir, BHA academy pathway manager. 18yo midfielder with limited EFL experience since 2019, obtained for 500k from Wigan on 3yr deal. Has England U18 & U20 caps but also youth U16 apps in Scotland. Future PL squad prospect. 20/21 - EFL Trophy apps. England U19 call up. PL2 apps. On bench PL. 21/22 - out on loan at Cambridge United, 15 L1 apps 1gl. Covid & injury issues but regular apps. England U20 squad. 22/23 - pre-season at Lancing. Went to Morecambe on loan 43 apps, 10 gls to May. 23/24 - at Lancing in pre-season, a move away? In summer US squad. Went to Blackpool on loan . Total = 0 Prem apps.
38	Tom McGILL	PREM SQUAD - keeper; young Ontario born handler came thru BHA youth & U18 ranks, next competing for gloves with a competitive group of U23 custodians at higher level. Dob 25 Mar 00. Eng U17 app. 17/18 - on loan at Worthing. 18/19 - U23 apps & on loan at Greenwich in '18 then '19 off to Basingstoke (8th tier non league), 11 apps. In 7s squad for HK Asia tournament. 19/20 - extended 2yr contract. U20 England squad. Went on loan to Crawley from Jan 20 but cut short by Covid pandemic, 0 apps. 20/21 - borrowed by Crawley for season, 1 L2 app. Carried off in FA Cup at Torquay. Recalled Jan '21. Added to PL squad. Offered new deal. 21/22 - on fringes of first squad keepers. EFL Trophy apps. PL bench. FAC4 on bench. 15 PL2 apps. 22/23 - extended contract. In Portugal summer camp. On loan candidate? EFLC R2 bench. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals. Coming off the keepers cab rank but needs competitive action in '23. FAC3 & 5 bench. International Cup app. Called up for Canada squad in Mar '23. On PL bench. Signed 2yr deal. 23/24 - aged 23 pre-season. Where next? In summer US squad, on bench . 3 EFL Trophy apps. In Europa Lg squad. Total = 0 Prem apps.
39	(Ed Turns)	OUT ON LOAN - cent def: English youngster with Welsh roots brought up in mid Sussex, on a path thru academy. In U18s from '18. 20/21 - EFL Trophy apps. 21/22 - big prospects. EFL Trophy apps. EFL Cup R3 app. Looks mature and more than capable. Signed a 2.5yr deal. PL bench. FAC3 on bench. Wales U21 squad. Sussex Senior Cup winner. 24 PL2 apps. Wales U21 Euro quali's squad in June. 22/23 - hopes to step up abilities. In pre-season training camp to Spain. Started in PL2. EFLC R2 app. EFL Trophy apps. Wales U21 squad as capt. On PL bench. PL Cup app. International Cup app. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals. Stuck in c-d pecking order. Went out to Orient from Jan '23, 16 apps, 2 gls to May. Wales U21 call up. Signed to '25. 23/24 - at Lancing in pre-season. In summer US squad. Went ool to Orient again. Wales U21 squad. Total = 0 Prem apps.
40	FACUNDO BUONANOTTE	UEL SQUAD - m-f: 18yo signed for Jan '23 window from Rosario in Argentina for 5m. A product of their academy and recently turned pro. Dob 23 Dec 04. Club & U20 apps. Joins development group wrt to getting up to speed in Sussex. Fan of Messi, Mac Allister and blue & white stripes. Under radar until the goals go in. Injured in national U21 game. 22/23 - sub debut Feb '23. FAC5 app. Called up for Argentine squad. Prem debut end Apr. On Golden Boy award list. 6 (7) PL apps 1gl 3Y. 23/24 - aged 19 pre-season. Gotta kick on. In summer US squad. Argentina & U23 squad. 2 Europa Lg sub apps. EFL Cup R3 app. 2+3 PL apps 2Y . Total = 8+10 Prem apps, 1gl .
41	Jack HINSHELWOOD *	UEL SQUAD - midfield: part of intake for '21. One from the next generation of a local family with blue & white running thru their dna. Hopefully will kick on and do 'em all proud. 21/22 - 20 apps 6 gls. EFL Trophy on bench. Sussex Cup on bench. Youth Cup app. Sussex Senior Cup winner - sub. 22/23 - sub in Cup tournament team. Started in PL2. EFL Trophy apps. International Cup apps, 1gl. PL Cup gp apps, 1gl. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals, sub app. On PL bench. Youth Cup app. Pathway to step up for '23. FAC4/5 bench. England U18 call up. Signed to '26. 2 apps. Prem sub debut last day. 0 (1) PL apps. 23/24 - fast track? In summer US squad. 2 EFL Trophy apps. Called into Eng U19 squad. EFL Cup R3 sub app. Starting Prem debut end Sept. Europa Lg app. 1+1 PL apps . Total = 1+2 Prem apps.
42	(Odel Offiah)	OUT ON LOAN - defender: English youngster came thru youth teams at Bromley to join BHA academy ranks in '17. In U18s from '19. 20/21 - on bench in EFL Trophy. U17 Cup winner. 21/22 - EFL Cup R2 sub. EFL Trophy apps & sub. 21 PL2 apps. Sussex Cup app. Debut FAC3 app, FAC4 on bench. Injured hamstring. 19yo signed to 2024. PL match-day squad on bench. 22/23 - don't wanna just mark time on sidelines. In pre-season training camp to Spain. Started sub in PL2. EFLC R2 sub. EFL Trophy app. PL Cup gp apps. International Cup apps. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals, sub app. 6 PL2 apps, 0gls to Dec. On PL bench. 12 PL2 apps, 0 (2) PL apps. 23/24 - at Lancing in pre-season, hoping to step up. Signed to '25. Went up to Hearts on loan . Total = 0 (2) Prem apps.
43	Imari SAMUELS	PREM SQUAD - def: 19yo from Reading joined in Aug '22 to bolster U21s. Got a 2yr deal. An England U17 player. Operates on either flank as wingback. 22/23 - expected to progress. Started in Cup tournament team & PL2. EFL Trophy app & bench. International Cup apps, 1gl. PL Cup gp apps. Sussex Cup app. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals. 4 PL2 apps, 0gls to Dec. 19 PL2 apps. Added to PL squad on bench.in May. England U20 call up. 23/24 - what now? In summer US squad. 3 EFL Trophy apps. Eng U20 squad. International Cup app. Total = 0 Prem apps.
44	(Cameron Peupion)	OUT ON LOAN - midfield: Aussie youngster joined in July '20 from Sydney down under. 20/21 - came thru development stages at U18 level. U17 Cup winner. 21/22 - EFL Trophy apps. 25 PL2 apps, 4 gls. Sussex Cup app, 1gl. Australia U23 squad training camp. Sussex Senior Cup winner - 1gl. Aussie U23 Asia Cup quali's squad in June. 22/23 - signed to 2024 and hopes to kick on. In pre-season training camp to Spain. Started in PL2. EFLC R2 sub. EFL Trophy apps. International Cup apps. PL Cup gp apps. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals, sub app. Expected to progress on fringes in '23. 10 PL2 apps & s-f, 1gl to Dec. Australia U21 call up. PL2 April player of month. 23 PL2 apps, 8gls. Added to PL squad in May on bench. 0+1 PL apps. 23/24 - where next? In summer US squad. EFL Trophy app. Borrowed by Cheltenham for season. Aussie U23 squad. 0+0 PL apps . Total = 0+1 Prem apps.
45	Jack Hinchy	PREM SQUAD - midfield: northern lad brought down from Stockport in National League to join U23s in July '21 on 2yr deal. FA Cup app. 21/22 - EFL Trophy on bench. 11 PL2 apps. Sussex Cup apps. Sussex Senior Cup winner. 22/23 - gotta get head down and go for it. Started sub in PL2 & Cup tournament team. EFLC R2 sub. 2 PL2 apps to Dec. Sussex Cup app & s-f. International Cup app. 13 PL2 apps. 23/24 - what now? 3 EFL Trophy apps. 2 International Cup apps. 2 Sussex Cup apps as Capt. In Europa Lg squad.
46	(Marc Leonard)	OUT ON LOAN - mf; came from Hearts in Scotland to the top quality south coast training centre in '18. Scottish U19. 19/20 - part of successful young pro group. FA Youth Cup apps. 20/21 - PL2 apps. EFL Trophy apps. Offered new deal. 21/22 - EFL Cup R2/3 apps. EFL Trophy apps. Scotland U21 squad. Signed a 1yr extension. PL on bench. FAC3 on bench. 22 PL2 apps 4gls. Scotland U21 Euro quali's squad in June. 22/23 - maybe out on loan? In pre-season training camp to Spain. Went to Northampton on loan 45 apps, 1 gl to May. 23/24 - at Lancing in pre-season, ool again? Signed to '25. Joined Northampton for season . Total = 0 Prem apps.
47	Benicio Baker-Boaitey	PREM SQUAD - forward: part of Jan '22 intake. 18yo winger borrowed from Porto joined U23 league group with prospect for a permanent move. London lad with youth time at West Ham prior to 2020. 21/22 - 4 U23 apps. Sussex Senior Cup winner as sub. Injured at Amex. 22/23 - signed 1yr deal. In pre-season training camp to Spain. Sussex Shield winner. Started in Cup tournament team. International Cup apps, 2gls. EFL Trophy sub. PL Cup gp apps, 2gls. Sussex Cup apps & s-f, 2gls. 4 PL2 apps, 0gls to Dec. 10 PL2 apps. Part of U21 squad in Hong Kong tournament. signed 1yr deal. 23/24 - hoping to step up. In summer US squad on bench. 3 EFL Trophy sub apps. International Cup app. On PL bench. Sussex Cup app.
48	Samy Chouchane	PL2 - m-f: French kid with North Africa roots arrived in '20 from Boulogne. 20/21 - U17 Cup winner. 21/22 - 14 apps 5gls. Sussex Cup apps. Youth Cup app. In Tunisia U23 squad. Sussex Senior Cup final on bench. 22/23 - Sussex Shield winner. Started in Cup tournament team. PL2 apps. EFL Trophy app & sub. International Cup apps, 1gl. PL Cup gp apps. 7 PL2 apps, 0gls to Dec. Sussex Cup app & s-f. 17 PL2 apps, 1gl. Tunisia U20 call up. 23/24 - hopes to kick on. 3 EFL Trophy sub apps. Tunisia squad. 2 International Cup apps. Sussex Cup sub app. In Europa Lg squad.
49	Marcus Ifill	PL2 - m-f: gotten in from Swindon during Jan window '20. 20/21 - U17 Cup winner. 21/22 - 21 apps 8gls. EFL Trophy on bench. Sussex Cup apps, 1gl. Youth Cup app. Sussex Senior Cup winner - sub. 22/23 - Sussex Shield winner. Signed to '25. PL2 apps. EFL Trophy sub apps. International Cup apps, 1gl. PL Cup gp apps. Sussex Cup apps, 1gl. 4 apps, 0gls to Dec. 9 PL2 apps, 1gl. 23/24 - needs to kick on. 2 Sussex Cup apps. International Cup sub app.
50	Ben Jackson	PREM SQUAD - def: kid came in from Watford to join academy in '20. 20/21 - U17 Cup winner. 21/22 - 15 apps. EFL Trophy on bench. Sussex Cup apps. Youth Cup app. Sussex Senior Cup winner. 22/23 - obvious choice to push on. Sussex Shield winner. Signed to '24. EFL Trophy app & sub. PL Cup gp apps. Sussex Cup app. International Cup apps. 8 PL2 apps. Part of U21 squad in Hong Kong tournament. 23/24 - what now? EFL Trophy app. International Cup app. 2 Sussex Cup apps. On PL bench. In Europa Lg squad.
51	Casper Nilsson	PL2 - defender: Swedish kid joined in July '20 from Malmo. 20/21 - progress thu dev group. U17 Cup winner. 21/22 -12 apps. EFL Trophy on bench. PL2 apps. Youth Cup app. 22/23 - Sussex Shield winner. Started in Cup tournament team. PL2 apps. EFL Trophy sub & bench. International Cup apps. PL Cup gp apps. Sussex Cup apps. 7 PL2 apps, 0gls to Dec. Signed to '25. Sweden U21 call up. 20 PL2 apps. 23/24 - hopes to progress. 3 EFL Trophy apps. 2 International Cup apps. Sweden U21 squad.
52	Leigh Kavanagh	PL2 - def: Irish lad gotten in during '20 from Bray. 21/22 - 19 apps. Sussex Cup apps & sub. Youth Cup on bench. 22/23 - In pre-season training camp to Spain. Started in Cup tournament team. Borrowed by Derby U21s in '22. PL Cup app. Sussex Cup apps & s-f. International Cup app. 13 PL2 apps. Signed 1yr deal. 23/24 - expected to step up. 3 EFL Trophy apps. 2 International Cup sub apps 1gl. Sussex Cup app. In Europa Lg squad.
53	Luca Barrington	PL2 - m-f: wonder winger who scored goals in '22 for U18 winners Man City. Signed for 3 years at BHA and offers talent for progress at Lancing. Likes blue, south-coast conditions and not so grim as up north. 22/23 - started in PL2 group. EFL Trophy app, sub & on bench. International Cup apps, 1gl. PL Cup gp apps. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals. 9 PL2 apps, 3gls to Dec. Youth Cup app, 1gl. 24 PL2 apps, 6gls. Part of U21 squad in Hong Kong tournament. 23/24 - where next? 3 EFL Trophy apps. 2 International Cup apps. Sussex Cup app, 1gl.
54	Jamie Mullins	PL2 - m-f: Irish lad gotten from Bohemians to join development squad in Jan '23. 22/23 - Youth Cup app. Sussex Cup apps & s-f - injured, 1gl. International Cup apps. 13 PL2 apps, 1gl. Part of U21 squad in Hong Kong tournament. 23/24 - needs to kick on. 3 EFL Trophy apps. 2 International Cup apps 1gl. Sussex Cup sub app.
55	Mark O'Mahony	PL2 - striker: Irish lad bought in from Cork during Jan '23 window. 22/23 - Sussex Cup app. International Cup apps. Ireland U19 call up. 10 PL2 apps, 4gls. Part of U21 squad in Hong Kong tournament. 23/24 - hopes to progress. 3 EFL Trophy apps. Irish U19 squad. 2 International Cup apps 4gls. On PL bench.
56	Josh Duffus	PREM SQUAD - forward: part of intake for '21. English youngster with designs to push on and hit the ground running. 21/22 - 25 apps 4gls. Sussex Cup apps. Youth Cup sub apps. 22/23 - started in PL2. 2 apps, 1gl to Dec. Sussex Cup app & s-f. International Cup sub. 8 apps, 4gls. 23/24 - EFL Trophy sub app. International Cup sub app. England U19 squad. Sussex Cup app, 1gl. Europa Lg sub app. On PL bench.
57	Ruairi McConville	U21 - defender: part of intake for '21. Northern Irish lad gonna give it a go in Sussex with Downs backdrop. 21/22 - 13 apps. Sussex Cup app. Youth Cup app. NI U19 squad. 22/23 - Sussex Shield winner. Started in PL2. International Cup app. 3 apps, 0gl to Dec. Signed to '25. Youth Cup app. Sussex Cup app. 9 apps, 1gl. Part of U21 squad in Hong Kong tournament. 23/24 - 3 EFL Trophy apps. NI U21 squad. 2 International Cup apps.
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60	Jacob Slater	PL2 - defender; left-sided player came thru Preston academy to join BHA in Aug '23. 23/24 - EFL Trophy sub app. 2 International Cup apps. 2 Sussex Cup apps.
61	Killian Cahill	PL2 - keeper; Irish 18yo signed in Jan '22 from Shamrock Rovers. Ball playing custodian with hands-on ability too. Ambition to reach the Prem via academy pathway. 21/22 - 10 apps. Youth Cup on bench. 22/23 - expected to be between more posts. In pre-season training camp to Spain. Sussex Shield winner. On bench for opener in PL2. Started in Cup tournament team. EFL Trophy bench. PL Cup gp apps. Sussex Cup app. International Cup app. On loan to Bognor from Jan '23. Ro1 U21 call up. Part of U21 squad in Hong Kong tournament. 23/24 - needs to move on up. EFL Trophy on bench. Irish U21 squad. 2 International Cup apps.
62	(Carl Rushworth)	OUT ON LOAN - Keeper; came thru EFL to sign for U23s. Joined in Jan 20 from Halifax. Had been at Huddersfield as a kid. 19/20 - 19yo shot stopper went on loan to Worthing, 23 apps until April '20 when lower leagues stopped by Covid-19. Signed a 3yr contract for U23s in July as squad keeper. 20/21 - EFL Trophy apps. England U20 call up. Young PoY award. 21/22 - borrowed by Walsall for campaign, 43 L2 apps. Good reviews. England U21 squad. Signed to 2025. Voted young player of the year at Saddlers. U21 Euro quali's squad in June. 22/23 - on loan at Lincoln 40+ apps, 19 cln-shts to May. Good reports. Eng U21s Euro winners squad. 23/24 - what now? In summer US squad on bench. Signed to '27. Went on loan to Swansea. Called into Eng U21 squad.
63	(James Beadle)	OUT ON LOAN - Keeper: Joined wider goalkeeping academy group and part of Jan '22 intake to develop handlers to competitive PL2 level. 21/22 - 3 U23 apps. England U18 squad. Sussex Senior Cup winner. 22/23 - expected to step up. In pre-season training camp to Spain. Started in PL2. EFL Trophy apps. International Cup apps. PL Cup gp apps. At Dubai winter training camp during WC finals. On the keeper treadmill for '23. 10 apps to Dec. Sent off. Signed to '26. Joined Crewe OL in Jan '23, 9 apps to May. Ankle injury. England U20 call up. 23/24 - ool to Oxford in L1. Eng U20/21 squads.
64	Brody Peart	PL2 - forward: came in from Basingstoke in July '23 to join development group. 23/24 - EFL Trophy on bench. 2 Sussex Cup apps, 1gl. International Cup sub app.
65	Noel Atom	U21 - defender: arrived in Aug '23 from RB Leipzig academy to hook up with PL2 group. Got a deal to '26. 23/24 - International Cup app.
66	Louis Flower	U21 - striker: youngster gotten in from Chelsea academy in Aug '23. 23/24 - 2 EFL Trophy sub apps. 2 International Cup sub apps 1gl. 2 Sussex Cup apps, 1gl.
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70	(Bailey Smith)	OUT ON LOAN - midfield: part of intake for '21. From Worthing but ready to wear club blue for as long as it takes. 21/22 - 21 apps 1gl. Sussex Cup sub apps. 22/23 - Sussex Shield winner. Youth Cup apps. 10 apps, 4gls to Dec. Sussex Cup sub app. 20 apps, 5gls. Part of U21 squad in Hong Kong tournament. 23/24 - borrowed by Worthing to Jan '24.
71	Tommy Reid	U21 - goalkeeper: part of intake for '21. English kid with intention to get hands into pro gloves. On work experience at Burgess Hill. 21/22 - 3 apps. Youth Cup app. 22/23 - Sussex Shield & Cup tournament on bench. Youth Cup apps. 18 apps. 23/24 - Sussex Cup app. England U19 squad.
72	Hugo Fisher	U21 - goalkeeper: part of intake in '21. English lad aiming to stop shots but with a certain goal in mind. 21/22 - 6 apps. Sussex Cup on bench. 22/23 - 3 apps. 23/24 - Sussex Cup app.
73	Lorenz Ferdinand	U18 - keeper: '22 academy intake. 22/23 - limited chances. Hoping for more apps in '23.
74	Alfie Mansell	U18 - Keeper: came in during summer '23 to bolster group with gloves.
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76	Zane Albarus	U18 - m-f: '22 academy intake. 22/23 - 9 apps to Dec. Youth Cup app. Sussex Cup sub. 14 apps.
77	Yusif Moro Owusu	U18 - m-f: '22 academy intake. Kid from Ghana family joins English group at Lancing. Youth Cup squad. 22/23 - 14 apps 1gl.
78	Kain Ryan	U21 - def; part of Jan '22 intake. English boy came thru age ranks. 21/22 - 9 apps. 22/23 - should kick on ok. 19 apps. 23/24 - 2 Sussex Cup apps.
79	Josh Lewis	U18 - def: part of summer '23 intake.
80	Joe Belmont	U18 - forward: Welsh roots for youngster who came to academy via Liverpool in July '23.
81	Harry Lee	U18 - def: '22 academy intake. 22/23 - 8 apps to Dec. Youth Cup apps. 15 apps.
82	Harry Mills	U18 - def: '22 academy intake. 22/23 - 10 apps to Dec. Youth Cup apps. Sussex Cup sub app. 21 apps.
83	Charlie Tasker	U18 - def: '22 academy intake. 22/23 - 8 apps to Dec. Youth Cup apps. 20 apps. 23/24 - 2 Sussex Cup apps.
84	Charlie Penman	U18 - m-f: '22 academy intake. 22/23 - 8 apps to Dec. Youth Cup apps. PL Cup sub app. Sussex Cup s-f. 20 apps.
85	Jacob Vickers	U18 - def: part of summer '23 intake.
86	Sahil Bashir	U18 - m-f: '22 academy intake. 22/23 - 6 apps to Dec. Youth Cup apps. 16 apps.
87	Remiero Moulton	U18 - m-f: '22 academy intake. 22/23 - 8 apps, 2gls to Dec. Youth Cup apps. Sussex Cup s-f app 1gl. 16 apps, 7gls.
88	Joe Knight	U18 - m-f: '22 academy intake. 22/23 - 9 apps, 1gl to Dec. Youth Cup app. Sussex Cup sub app. 18 apps, 4gls. 23/24 - 2 Sussex Cup apps. International Cup sub app.
89	Jaydon Fuller	U18 - fwd: '22 academy intake. From Welsh family roots. 22/23 - 8 apps. Youth Cup squad.
90	Babb	U18 - part of small '23 intake.
91	Aiden West	U18 - forward: part of small '23 intake.
92	Matthew Hayden	U18 - defender: part of small '23 intake.
93	Callum Mackley	U18 - defender: part of small '23 intake.
94	Corbin Mthunzi	U18 - m-f: part of small '23 intake.
95	Freddie Simmonds	U18 - defender: part of small '23 intake. Called into England U17 in Sept '23.
96	Ronnie Gorman	U18 - m-f: part of small '23 intake.
97	Layth Gulzar	U18 - m-f: part of small '23 intake.
98	Shane Nti	U18 - m-f: part of small '23 intake.
99	Neh Oriola	U18 - m-f; part of summer '23 intake.

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POST MATCH; we thus built a database of records from turn of the century - when the web was a virtual phenomenon
and smart phones something for our future.

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E-TALK: comments per PL fixture H & A
23/24 sequences: wwl www ldl ddd w . P13 W6 D4 L3
For: 4 4 1 3 3 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 = 28
Agt: 1 1 3 1 1 1 6 2 2 1 1 1 2 = 23
fail to score: xxx xxx xxx xxx x . xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx = 0
clean sheet: xxx xxx xxx xxx x . xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx = 0

GOALS **Scored**: 1-15min = 2, 16-30m = 5, 31-45m = 3, 46-60m = 7, 61-75m = 6, 76-90+m = 5, total = 28 - PL record @ 1/12/23.
GOALS Conceded: 1-15min = 4, 16-30m = 5, 31-45m = 2, 46-60m = 1, 61-75m = 6, 76-90+m = 5, total = 23

23/24 scorers league totals . PL record @ 1/12/23.
Ferguson 6, March 3, Mitoma 3, Pedro 4, Gross 2, Adingra 3, Fati 2, Welbeck 1, Estupinan 1, Dunk 1, og 2 = 28
0 goals: 23/24 - Lallana, Veltman, Enciso, Buonanotte,
Gilmour, Webster, Milner, Lamptey, van Hecke, Moder, Dahoud, Julio

Home: wlw wdd dxx
Result: 4-1 1-3 3-1 3-1 2-2 1-1 1-1 . P7 W3 D3 L1 F15 A10 GD5
Away: wwl ldw xxx
Result: 1-4 1-3 6-1 2-1 1-1 2-3 x-x . P6 W3 D1 L2 F13 A13 GD0

Home goals: og 1
Ferguson 5, March 1, Pedro 1, Adingra 3, Mitoma 2, Estupinan 0, Gross 1, Fati 0, Dunk 1,
Welbeck 0, Lallana 0, Veltman 0, Enciso 0, Buonanotte 0 = 15
Away goals:: og 1
Ferguson 1, March 2, Pedro 3, Adingra 0, Mitoma 1, Estupinan 1, Gross 1, Fati 2, Dunk 0,
Welbeck 1, Lallana 0, Veltman 0, Enciso 0, Buonanotte 0 = 13

EUROPA LG: Pedro 5, Gross 1, Fati 2, Adingra 1 = 9 - record @ 30/11/23

CUP GOALS: 23/24 EFL & FA Cup - record @ 6/1/24.
Pedro 0, Ferguson 0, Welbeck 0, Mitoma 0, Adingra 0, Gross 0, Fati 0, Dunk 0 = 0.

PL summer series: Welbeck 2, Adingra 2, Undav 1, Pedro 1 . friendly: Pedro 1

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Prem total apps to goals '17 - '24 . PL record @ 1/12/23.
Fati 9/2 = 4.5, Ferguson 32/12 = 2.6, Pedro 13/4 = 3.2, Adingra 12/3 = 4.0, Mitoma 45/10 = 4.5, Welbeck 88/19 = 4.6,
Enciso 22/4 = 5.5, Gross 203/28 = 7.2, March 182/14 = 13.0, Buonanotte 18/1, Dunk 220/14 = 15.7,
Webster 115/6 = 19.1, Estupinan 41/2 = 20.5, Lallana 77/3 = 25.6, Veltman 106/3 = 35.3, Lamptey 74/1

0 goals: Moder 41, Gilmour 26, van Hecke 16, Milner 7, Dahoud 8

OOL: Undav 22/5 = 4.4, Alzate 43/1, Sarmiento 14/0, Ayari 3/0, Moran 1/0.

In '22 it was 25 years since surviving as a Football League club - see Archive for Falmer Diary & File.
Under Characters in Archive scroll to Dick Knight, Martin Perry and Gory Years managers.

FALMER YEARS - A-Z of PL & EFL sides, with previous encounters from 2011 based at the Amex, also away ground information.
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WITHDEAN ERA - A-Z for EFL fixtures & Cup/Trophy ties from 1999 to 2011.
ARCHIVE - with Prem squads, apps, goals scored and app/gl totals.
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Falmer Fan

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Select HISTORY & TRAVEL above - to view A-Z list of 23/24 PL opponents, containing all FALMER YEARS previous encounters...
then click/tap ARCHIVE and also peruse CLUBS tab - for fully comprehensive data, past Prem & EFL stats & records - from year 2000 thru the WITHDEAN ERA.
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PREM: Sun 3 Dec Chelsea (A) 2pm.

EUROPA LEAGUE: group B - 1 Marseille 11, 2 Brighton 10, 3 AEK 4, 4 Ajax 2 - 30 Nov 10pm
results: AEK 2-3 (H) 0-1 (A), Marseille 2-2 (A), Ajax 2-0 (H) 0-2 (A)
next: Thur 14 Dec Marseille (H).

U21 INT CUP (H): Valencia 3-2, Celtic 4-3, 20 Dec Lyonnais, 17 Jan D Zagreb
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23/24: BHA - 7th consecutive term in the PREM.
17-24 Home: W7 6 5 4 5 10 3 . D8 5 7 9 7 4 3 . L04 08 7 6 7 5 1 = W40 D43 L38 . Best - '23 Worst '22
17-24 Away.: W2 3 4 5 7 08 3 . D5 4 7 5 8 4 1 . L12 12 8 9 4 7 2 = W32 D34 L54 . Best '23 Worst '17

Roberto de ZERBI - Prem P45 . W = 20 . D = 11 . L = 14 . W = 44.4%
for Albion Amex Managers info see Stats Plus & Archive scrolls, plus Coaches details from 2011 up to date.
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Prem GOALS per season: '17 - '24 . go to GOALS tab above.
Gross 7 3 2 3 2 9 2 . Dunk 1 2 3 5 1 1 1 . Webster - - 3 1 2 0 0 . March 1 1 0 2 0 7 3 . Welbeck - - - 6 6 6 1 .
Lamptey - - - 1 0 0 0 . Veltman - - - 1 1 1 0 . Lallana - - - 1 0 2 0 . Mitoma - < - 7 3 .
Ferguson - - - - 0 6 6 . Enciso - < - 4 0 . Buonanotte - < - 1 0 . Estupinan - < - 1 1 . Pedro - < - 4 .
Adingra - < - 0 3 . Fati - < - 2 . go to Squad Numbers via tab.
ool: Undav - < - 5 0 . Alzate - - 0 1 0 0 .

TOTAL Prem apps per goal: 1/12/23 . go to Players apps/gls in Archive.
Fati 4.5, Ferguson 2.6, Adingra 4.0, Mitoma 4.5, Pedro 3.2, Welbeck 4.6, Enciso 5.5, Gross 7.2,
March 13.0, Buonanotte 18.0, Dunk 15.7, Webster 19.1, Estupinan 21.5, Lallana 25.6, Veltman 35.3, Lamptey 74.0 . go to Squads lists in Archive scroll.
ool: Undav 4.4, Alzate 44.0

ZERO goals: Moder - - - 0 0 0 0 . Gilmore - < - 0 0 . van Hecke - - - - 0 0 0 . Milner - < - 0 . Dahoud - < - 0 .
ool: Sarmiento - - - - 0 0 0 . Ayari - < - 0 0 . Offiah - < - 0 0 . Moran - < - 0 0 . Kozlowski - < - 0 0 . go to Signings in Archive scroll.

TOTAL Prem apps for 0 goals: Moder 41, Gilmour 26, van Hecke 16, Milner 7, Dahoud 8.
ool: Sarmiento 14, Ayari 3, Offiah 2, Moran 1, Kozlowski 0.
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FA CUP: Sat 6 Jan tba R3 . EFL CUP: Sept Chelsea 1-0 (A) R3 . go to Falmer Years list (F/L) and cup competitions in Archive scroll.

PL BREAKS: 3-21 Jan, 23-29 Mar . go to H&T and Clubs in Archive.

E-TALK: comments per PL fixture H & A
23/24 PREM:
12/8/23 Luton (H) - W 4-1 = 3.00pt/gm
On a good day things go right, on opening day you hope for a good one.

19/8/23 Wolves (A) - W 1-4 = 3.00pt/gm
On another day you get a good one, things go right and hope for more.

26/8/23 West Ham (H) - L 1-3 = 2.00pt/gm
It was another day but one when nothing went right and a helluva lot went wrong.

2/9/23 Newcastle (H) - W 3-1 = 2.25pt/gm
Good days, bad days, any day can be defined by who gets the goals.

16/9/23 Man Utd (A) - W 1-3 = 2.40pt/gm
Away days, good days, better days and suddenly terrific ones too.

24/9/23 Bournemouth (H) - W 3-1 = 2.50pt/gm
Home again and a Sunday to boot. But proof of the cherry pie is in the...

30/9/23 Aston Villa (A) - L 6-1 = 2.14pt/gm
On the road again after a good start to this campaign but things fall apart and it's a long way back.

8/10/23 Liverpool (H) - D 2-2 = 2.00pt/gm
We go ahead, they level then lead. We all stop for refreshment. We resume and equalise. And so it goes on...

21/10/23 Man City (A) - L 2-1 = 1.77pt/gm
If you see a flat performance for an hour do not expect to win in the last half hour.

29/10/23 Fulham (H) - D 1-1 = 1.70pt/gm
We were all over them like a rash but they rubbed it in after turnaround.

4/11/23 Everton (A) - D 1-1 = 1.63pt/gm
Keep ball can be because opposition let you have it. But beware their counter attacks.

12/11/23 Sheff Utd (H) - D 1-1 = 1.58pt/gm
An early goal can be a flash in the pan, as one is not enough to kill off opposition.

25/11/23 Forest (A) - W 2-3 = 1.69pt/gm
Going behind early means there is still plenty of time to change the score-line.

comments added when PL match report is posted below after final whistle.

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For 23/24 campaign: PL MATCH REPORT links >> >> appear per completed fixture.
Scroll beneath to review full archived 22/23, 21/22, 20/21, 19/20 & 18/19 Prem seasons.

Game On

Albion reporters one-liners

25/11/23 Notts Forest (A) - 3-2 pos 8th
There are usually ups & downs and ins & outs but the perverse also crops up too. Full Report...»»

12/11/23 Sheff U (H) - 1-1 pos 8th
It all looked too easy by far from word go. But beware what the Gods decide. Full Report...»»

04/11/23 Everton (A) - 1-1 pos 7th
There are times when it seems harder not to score, especially playing better football. Full Report...»»

29/10/23 Fulham (H) - 1-1 pos 7th
Over confidence came back to haunt as time ran out with every miss. Full Report...»»

21/10/23 Man City (A) - 1-2 pos 7th
You go there more in hope than anything else. But not turning up for an hour is a big disadvantage. Full Report...»»

08/10/23 Liverpool (H) - 2-2 pos 6th
we'd have taken nil-nil prior to kickoff but what you get don't always follow a script. Full Report...»»

30/09/23 Aston Villa (A) - 1-6 pos 6th
Hit for six and basically just not good enough to compete. Full Report...»»

24/09/23 Bournemouth (H) - 3-1 pos 3rd
Cherries are red, Seagulls are blue. We give 'em one and they do too. Full Report...»»

16/09/23 Man Utd (A) - 3-1 pos 5th
You go there, soak up pressure, score goals and hush locals. A great day. Full Report...»»

02/09/23 Newcastle Utd (H) - 3-1 pos 6th
Soccer can be fast, furious and entertaining. Sometimes you get all three together. Full Report...»»

26/08/23 West Ham (H) - 1-3 pos 6th
Being good going forwards is not the be all & end all. Letting in soft goals will get you beat anyway. Full Report...»»

19/08/23 Wolves (A) - 4-1 pos 1st
How many players does it take to turn a squad into a winning elite team... Full Report...»»

12/08/23 Luton - ARCHIVE 23/24 (H) - 4-1 pos 2nd
It was opening day and the gods of football usually smile on one side capable of scoring. Full Report...»»

28/05/23 Aston Villa (A) - 0-0 pos
Nobody was on the beach in Birmingham. There was pride and more to play for in Europe. Full Report...»»

24/05/23 Man City (H) - 0-0 pos
Maybe title holders are hard to beat. Trying hard to beat 'em gets just rewards. Full Report...»»

21/05/23 Southampton (H) - 0-0 pos
Targets were set months ago and to hit them you have to get the job done stage by stage. Full Report...»»

18/05/23 Newcastle Utd (A) - 0-0 pos
That old thing about chasing the game is always relevant when giving opposition soft goals. Full Report...»»

14/05/23 Arsenal (A) - 0-0 pos
Self belief is paramount on away trips to big-six outfits. Taking your chances shall confirm confidence. Full Report...»»

08/05/23 Everton (H) - 0-0 pos
You know the wheels have come off when stuck in the mud and opponents are dancing rings around you. Full Report...»»

04/05/23 Man Utd (H) - 0-0 pos
We went up their end and had a go. Then vice versa. Was it a matter of time until one side eventually edged it? Full Report...»»

29/04/23 Wolves (H) - 0-0 pos
In tney go, pop, pop, pop. A cleansheet too and the sun was out to boot. Full Report...»»

26/04/23 Notts Forest (A) - 0-0 pos
Get beat fair & square and you take it on the chin. Any other way is very frustrating. Full Report...»»

15/04/23 Chelsea (A) - 0-0 pos
the game-plan was to keep the ball, move it around and stick it in the net. The last part happened twice. Full Report...»»

08/04/23 Tottenham (A) - 0-0 pos
When you hear the phrase; deserved to win, it often means the best team lost. Full Report...»»

04/04/23 Bournemouth (A) - 0-0 pos
They say you can only compete with who ever is in front of you. And make sure you win. Full Report...»»

01/04/23 Brentford (H) - 0-0 pos
come from behind three times, scoring at the death for parity and never say die to boot. Full Report...»»

15/03/23 Crystal Palace (H) - 0-0 pos
There were flashes, bangs, lights on & off. And amid it all a single goal got scored. Full Report...»»

11/03/23 Leeds (A) - 0-0 pos
Way up north again and at times it was grim versus a bottom six outfit. Full Report...»»

04/03/23 West Ham (H) - 0-0 pos
The head coach was banned but it was a remote controlled display that appeared first class from anywhere. Full Report...»»

18/02/23 Fulham (H) - 0-0 pos
sometimes things go to plan. Other times they do not. That's football for better, worse, Ref, linos, VAR and all. Full Report...»»

11/02/23 Crystal Palace (A) - 0-0 pos
Stats are simple numerical facts that may not reflect how human errors influenced the result. Full Report...»»

04/02/23 Bournemouth (H) - 0-0 pos
Opposition use all tactics in the book to stop the home outfit running amok. Sometimes it is close run. Full Report...»»

21/01/23 Leicester (A) - 0-0 pos
going a goal up is helpful to the final score. Equalizing late is a face saver. Full Report...»»

14/01/23 Liverpool (H) - 0-0 pos
On a good day you win by one, on a better day by two but sometimes the ball really breaks... bingo! Full Report...»»

03/01/23 Everton (A) - 0-0 pos
it used to be grim up north... until one night it really wasn't. Full Report...»»

31/12/22 Arsenal (H) - 0-0 pos
Coaches would not be happy with being caught cold from the word go. Full Report...»»

26/12/22 Southampton (A) - 0-0 pos
It was Boxing Day but things were moving on, looking up and our star was rising. Full Report...»»

13/11/22 Aston Villa (H) - 0-0 pos
what a start... but it all went pear shaped and the resulting fruit was bitter. Full Report...»»

05/11/22 Wolves (A) - 0-0 pos
Don't expect opposition to roll over because of a flying start. The game is 95 minutes these days. Full Report...»»

29/10/22 Chelsea (H) - 0-0 pos
They say never go back. If you have to go, take adversity with good grace. Full Report...»»

22/10/22 Man City (A) - 0-0 pos
Raise the game is a phrase that requires reality against top six sides. Full Report...»»

18/10/22 Notts Forest (H) - 0-0 pos
When is a battering not like shooting fish in a barrel? When it's us that's cooked. Full Report...»»

14/10/22 Brentford (A) - 0-0 pos
When chances arrive the law of averages says at least one goes in, unless... Full Report...»»

08/10/22 Tottenham (H) - 0-0 pos
another fail to score stat at home - making 50% in Q1 and a new head coach with work to do. Full Report...»»

01/10/22 Liverpool (A) - 0-0 pos
Three scored on the road but merely a point achieved to begin a new era. Full Report...»»

04/09/22 Leicester (H) - 0-0 pos
Past the hour mark and you wonder if all that build up would get another goal... Full Report...»»

30/08/22 Fulham (A) - 0-0 pos
A disjointed display which didn't measure up to hype of previously. Full Report...»»

27/08/22 Leeds (H) - 0-0 pos
In a tight game taking chances can count for a lot. Full Report...»»

21/08/22 West Ham (A) - 0-0 pos
It was summer, not far to go and a place that again was there for the taking. Full Report...»»

13/08/22 Newcastle Utd (H) - 0-0 pos
Sometimes stalemate can be as exciting a draw as one with goals scored. Full Report...»»

07/08/22 Man Utd - ARCHIVE 22/23 (A) - 0-0 pos
On a good day it's great to compete with the best. This time was big a step forward. Full Report...»»

22/05/22 West Ham (H) - 0-0 pos
Full Report...»»

15/05/22 Leeds (A) - 0-0 pos
Full Report...»»

07/05/22 Man Utd (H) - 0-0 pos
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30/04/22 Wolves (A) - 0-0 pos
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24/04/22 Southampton (H) - 0-0 pos
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20/04/22 Man City (A) - 0-0 pos
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16/04/22 Tottenham (A) - 0-0 pos
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09/04/22 Arsenal (A) - 0-0 pos
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02/04/22 Norwich (H) - 0-0 pos
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16/03/22 Tottenham (H) - 0-0 pos
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12/03/22 Liverpool (H) - 0-0 pos
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05/03/22 Newcastle Utd (A) - 0-0 pos
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26/02/22 Aston Villa (H) - 0-0 pos
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19/02/22 Burnley (H) - 0-0 pos
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15/02/22 Man Utd (A) - 0-0 pos
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12/02/22 Watford (A) - 0-0 pos
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23/01/22 Leicester (A) - 0-0 pos
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18/01/22 Chelsea (H) - 0-0 pos
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14/01/22 Crystal Palace (H) - 0-0 pos
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02/01/22 Everton (A) - 0-0 pos
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29/12/21 Chelsea (A) - 0-0 pos
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26/12/21 Brentford (H) - 0-0 pos
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15/12/21 Wolves (H) - 0-0 pos
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04/12/21 Southampton (A) - 0-0 pos
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01/12/21 West Ham (A) - 0-0 pos
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27/11/21 Leeds (H) - 0-0 pos 0
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20/11/21 Aston Villa (A) - 0-0 pos
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06/11/21 Newcastle Utd (H) - 0-0 pos
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30/10/21 Liverpool (A) - 0-0 pos
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23/10/21 Man City (H) - 0-0 pos
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16/10/21 Norwich (A) - 0-0 pos
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02/10/21 Arsenal (H) - 0-0 pos
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27/09/21 Crystal Palace (A) - 0-0 pos
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19/09/21 Leicester (H) - 0-0 pos
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11/09/21 Brentford (A) - 0-0 pos
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28/08/21 Everton (H) - 0-0 pos
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21/08/21 Watford (H) - 0-0 pos
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14/08/21 Burnley - ARCHIVE 21/22 (A) - 0-0 pos
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23/05/21 Arsenal (A) - 0-0 pos
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18/05/21 Man City (H) - 0-0 pos
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15/05/21 West Ham (H) - 0-0 pos
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09/05/21 Wolves (A) - 0-0 pos
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01/05/21 Leeds (H) - 0-0 pos
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24/04/21 Sheff U (A) - 0-0 pos
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20/04/21 Chelsea (A) - 0-0 pos
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12/04/21 Everton (H) - 0-0 pos
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04/04/21 Man Utd (A) - 0-0 pos
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20/03/21 Newcastle (H) - 0-0 pos
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14/03/21 Southampton (A) - 0-0 pos
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06/03/21 Leicester (H) - 0-0 pos
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27/02/21 West Brom (A) - 0-0 pos
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22/02/21 Crystal Palace (H) - 0-0 pos
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13/02/21 Aston Villa (H) - 0-0 pos
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06/02/21 Burnley (A) - 0-0 pos
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03/02/21 Liverpool (A) - 0-0 pos
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31/01/21 Tottenham (H) - 0-0 pos
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27/01/21 Fulham (H) - 0-0 pos
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16/01/21 Leeds (A) - 0-0 pos
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13/01/21 Man City (A) - 0-0 pos
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02/01/21 Wolves (H) - 0-0 pos
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29/12/20 Arsenal (H) - 0-0 pos
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27/12/20 West Ham (A) - 0-0 pos
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20/12/20 Sheff U (H) - 0-0 pos
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16/12/20 Fulham (A) - 0-0 pos
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13/12/20 Leicester (A) - 0-0 pos
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07/12/20 Southampton (H) - 0-0 pos
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28/11/20 Liverpool (H) - 0-0 pos
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21/11/20 Aston Villa (A) - 0-0 pos
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06/11/20 Burnley (H) - 0-0 pos
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01/11/20 Tottenham (A) - 0-0 pos
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26/10/20 West Brom (H) - 0-0 pos
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18/10/20 Crystal Palace (A) - 0-0 pos
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03/10/20 Everton (A) - 0-0 pos
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26/09/20 Man Utd (H) - 0-0 pos
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20/09/20 Newcastle (A) - 0-0 pos
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14/09/20 Chelsea - ARCHIVE 20/21 (H) - 0-0 pos
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26/07/20 Burnley (A) - 0-0 pos
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20/07/20 Newcastle (H) - 0-0 pos
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16/07/20 Southampton (A) - 0-0 pos
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11/07/20 Man City (H) - 0-0 pos
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08/07/20 Liverpool (H) - 0-0 pos
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04/07/20 Norwich (A) - 0-0 pos
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30/06/20 Man Utd (H) - 0-0 pos
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23/06/20 Leicester (A) - 0-0 pos
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20/06/20 Arsenal (H) - 0-0 pos
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07/03/20 Wolves (A) - 0-0 pos
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29/02/20 Crystal Palace (H) - 0-0 pos
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22/02/20 Sheff Utd (A) - 0-0 pos
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08/02/20 Watford (H) - 0-0 pos
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01/02/20 West Ham (A) - 0-0 pos
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21/01/20 Bournemouth (A) - 0-0 pos
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18/01/20 Aston Villa (H) - 0-0 pos
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11/01/20 Everton (A) - 0-0 pos
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01/01/20 Chelsea (H) - 0-0 pos
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28/12/19 Bournemouth (H) - 0-0 pos
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26/12/19 Tottenham (A) - 0-0 pos
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21/12/19 Sheff Utd (H) - 0-0 pos
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16/12/19 Palace (A) - 0-0 pos
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08/12/19 Wolves (H) - 0-0 pos
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05/12/19 Arsenal (A) - 0-0 pos
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30/11/19 Liverpool (A) - 0-0 pos
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23/11/19 Leicester (H) - 0-0 pos
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10/11/19 Man Utd (A) - 0-0 pos
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02/11/19 Norwich (H) - 0-0 pos
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26/10/19 Everton (H) - 0-0 pos
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19/10/19 Aston Villa (A) - 0-0 pos
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05/10/19 Tottenham (H) - 0-0 pos
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28/09/19 Chelsea (A) - 0-0 pos
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21/09/19 Newcastle Utd (A) - 0-0 pos
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14/09/19 Burnley (H) - 0-0 pos
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31/08/19 Man City (A) - 0-0 pos
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24/08/19 Southampton (H) - 0-0 pos
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17/08/19 West Ham (H) - 0-0 pos
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10/08/19 Watford - ARCHIVE 19/20 SEASON (A) - 0-0 pos
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12/05/19 Man City (H) - 0-0 pos
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05/05/19 Arsenal (A) - 0-0 pos
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27/04/19 Newcastle (H) - 0-0 pos
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23/04/19 Tottenham (A) - 0-0 pos
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20/04/19 Wolves (A) - 0-0 pos
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16/04/19 Cardiff (H) - 0-0 pos
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13/04/19 Bournemouth (H) - 0-0 pos
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03/04/19 Chelsea (A) - 0-0 pos
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30/03/19 Southampton (H) - 0-0 pos
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09/03/19 Crystal Palace (A) - 0-0 pos
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02/03/19 Huddersfield (H) - 0-0 pos
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26/02/19 Leicester (A) - 0-0 pos
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09/02/19 Burnley (H) - 0-0 pos
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02/02/19 Watford (H) - 0-0 pos
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29/01/19 Fulham (A) - 0-0 pos
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19/01/19 Man Utd (A) - 0-0 pos
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12/01/19 Liverpool (H) - 0-0 pos
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02/01/19 West Ham (A) - 0-0 pos
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29/12/18 Everton (H) - 0-0 pos
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26/12/18 Arsenal (H) - 0-0 pos
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22/12/18 Bournemouth (A) - 0-0 pos
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16/12/18 Chelsea (H) - 0-0 pos
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08/12/18 Burnley (A) - 0-0 pos
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04/12/18 Crystal Palace (H) - 0-0 pos
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01/12/18 Huddersfield (A) - 0-0 pos
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24/11/18 Leicester (H) - 0-0 pos
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10/11/18 Cardiff (A) - 0-0 pos
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03/11/18 Everton (A) - 0-0 pos
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27/10/18 Wolves (H) - 0-0 pos
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20/10/18 Newcastle (A) - 0-0 pos
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05/10/18 West Ham (H) - 0-0 pos
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29/09/18 Man City (A) - 0-0 pos
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22/09/18 Tottenham (H) - 0-0 pos
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17/09/18 Southampton (A) - 0-0 pos
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01/09/18 Fulham (H) - 0-0 pos
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25/08/18 Liverpool (A) - 0-0 pos
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19/08/18 Man Utd (H) - 0-0 pos
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11/08/18 Watford - ARCHIVE 18/19 SEASON (A) - 0-0 pos
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