LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off!: Chris Sutton reveals how HE would have felt playing under Brighton's 31-year-old manager Fabian Hurzeler, as he admits it 'would not have happened' in his playing days
7 months, 1 week ago

LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off!: Chris Sutton reveals how HE would have felt playing under Brighton's 31-year-old manager Fabian Hurzeler, as he admits it 'would not have happened' in his playing days

Daily Mail  

If you ever need an example of Brighton's bravery and determination to do things their way, just look at them appointing a 31-year-old manager in Fabian Hurzeler. The German is the Premier League's youngest-ever permanent boss, earning his move after promotion to the Bundesliga with St. Pauli last season. On the latest episode of It's All Kicking Off!, Ian Ladyman poses the question to Chris Sutton: how would you have felt playing for such a young boss? Brighton have put huge faith in Fabian Hurzeler by making him the Premier League's youngest-ever permanent manager at the age of 31 Sutton opens up on what players are looking for in a manager and how much their age and experience matters.

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'I'm so competitive people think I'm an a***hole!': Brighton's fiery 31-year-old coaching prodigy Fabian Hurzeler reveals what makes him tick after flying start to life in the Premier League
5 months, 1 week ago

'I'm so competitive people think I'm an a***hole!': Brighton's fiery 31-year-old coaching prodigy Fabian Hurzeler reveals what makes him tick after flying start to life in the Premier League

Daily Mail  

One of Fabian Hurzeler’s earliest football memories is of watching Manchester United’s 1999 Champions League final defeat of Bayern Munich from his bed. Brighton's fiery young manager Fabian Hurzeler has started strongly on the south coast Brighton have already picked up wins over Manchester United and Tottenham this season Hurzeler got the better of Erik ten Hag in August after …

US-born Hurzeler makes Premier League history after his first month at Brighton
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US-born Hurzeler makes Premier League history after his first month at Brighton

Associated Press  

BRIGHTON, England — American-born Fabian Hurzeler became the youngest winner of the English Premier League manager of the month award on Friday for his impressive start at Brighton. The 31-year-old Hurzeler was hired in June and is the league’s youngest ever permanent manager. Brighton rose to second place in August following two wins and a draw in its first three …

What is it like playing for the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

What is it like playing for the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history?

New York Times  

Not much surprises Jason Steele as he prepares for his 16th season in English football, but he was stunned by Fabian Hurzeler’s first meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion’s players. Everything about him screams boss and that is the biggest compliment I can give him — the respect we have had instantly for him.” Hurzeler’s early weeks in charge of …

The Premier League’s youngest ever coach talks a big game: ‘I want to challenge the establishment’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Premier League’s youngest ever coach talks a big game: ‘I want to challenge the establishment’

Associated Press  

Fabian Hurzeler understands why there’s so much intrigue. “I am a young man,” Hurzeler said with a smile at his presentation as Brighton manager on Tuesday, “but I’m not a young coach.” Hurzeler sure didn’t sound like a rookie as he spoke of his footballing philosophy — a combo of Thomas Tuchel and Jurgen Klopp — and his own personal …

Who is Brighton coach Fabian Huerzeler, the youngest-ever manager in Premier League?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Brighton coach Fabian Huerzeler, the youngest-ever manager in Premier League?

The Hindu  

Brighton & Hove Albion have appointed 31-year-old Fabian Huerzeler as coach on a contract until 2027, the club said on Saturday, making him the youngest manager in Premier League history. 🤝 — Brighton & Hove Albion June 15, 2024 “From the start of the process to appoint our new head coach, Fabian was always a standout candidate and one who …

Brighton inch closer to appointing Fabian Hurzeler as their new boss... with the 31-year-old American set to become the YOUNGEST manager in Premier League history
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Brighton inch closer to appointing Fabian Hurzeler as their new boss... with the 31-year-old American set to become the YOUNGEST manager in Premier League history

Daily Mail  

Brighton and Hove Albion have stepped closer to making 31-year old Fabian Hurzeler their new head coach after obtaining a governing body endorsement work permit. Hurzeler would become the youngest permanent head coach to have managed in the Premier League if all goes well. Brighton have been searching for the right candidate to replace Roberto de Zerbi since the Italian …

Fabian Hurzeler has emerged as a shock leading candidate for the Brighton job
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Fabian Hurzeler has emerged as a shock leading candidate for the Brighton job

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brighton have identified 31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler as a …

Brighton identify St Pauli manager Fabian Hurzeler as a leading candidate to replace Roberto De Zerbi... after 31-year-old helped guide German side to the Bundesliga 2 title
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Brighton identify St Pauli manager Fabian Hurzeler as a leading candidate to replace Roberto De Zerbi... after 31-year-old helped guide German side to the Bundesliga 2 title

Daily Mail  

Brighton have identified St Pauli manager Fabian Hurzeler as a shock leading candidate to replace Roberto De Zerbi at the club. Now, the Seagulls have drawn up a final shortlist of candidates - which also includes former Brighton boss Graham Potter - with Hurzeler leading the way. Brighton have identified St Pauli's Fabian Hurzeler as a candidate for the vacant …

Talented young Manchester United coach leaves Old Trafford for role in MLS
1 year, 1 month ago

Talented young Manchester United coach leaves Old Trafford for role in MLS

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy First-team coach Eric Ramsay will leave Manchester United …

Gary O’Neil open to taking Bournemouth manager’s job permanently
2 years, 6 months ago

Gary O’Neil open to taking Bournemouth manager’s job permanently

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary O’Neil has indicated his interest in taking …

Graham Potter signs new Brighton as manager contract until 2025
5 years, 4 months ago

Graham Potter signs new Brighton as manager contract until 2025

Daily Mail  

Brighton have handed boss Graham Potter an extension to his contract until 2025. Potter only joined the Seagulls in the summer, initially on a four-year deal, but he has made an impressive start to life at the Amex Stadium - Brighton currently lie 12th with 15 points from their first 13 matches. Chairman Tony Bloom said: 'We've been really pleased …

How good was your Premier League boss as a player?
7 years, 4 months ago

How good was your Premier League boss as a player?

Daily Mail  

They've made their way to the top of the managerial ladder, but it wasn't always plain sailing for the Premier League bosses during their playing days. Davd Unsworth came through the youth system at Everton and won the FA Cup in 1995 Huddersfield - David Wagner Jurgen Klopp's best man enjoyed a steady playing career in his native Germany, and …

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