Yeovil sign Perrett on loan and Mukena on permanent dealpublished at 17:17 GMT 12 January
17:17 GMT 12 January
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Troy Perrett last played for Cardiff on 2 December
Cardiff City midfielder Troy Perrett has joined Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the season, while the Glovers have also signed Joy Mukena on a permanent deal from Crawley Town.
Perrett, 19, has made four senior appearances for the Bluebirds, scoring one goal.
Mukena has made 47 appearances for Crawley and was part of the squad that won promotion to League One in 2023-24.
'Decades shaping elite cultures' - Brighton appoint Anthonypublished at 10:58 GMT 12 January
10:58 GMT 12 January
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Brighton have announced Mike Anthony will join the club next month as head of player development and high performance.
Anthony has a background consisting of more than 25 years of experience working across elite-level sport, including a 14‑year spell with the New Zealand Rugby.
Sporting director Jason Ayto said: "We're delighted to welcome Mike to Brighton & Hove Albion. His track record within one of world sport's most successful high‑performance systems speaks for itself.
"Mike has an exceptional ability to build environments where players, coaches and teams can thrive, and his expertise will strengthen every part of our performance structure. We're excited for him to get started."
Technical director Mike Cave said: "Mike's experience in developing players and high‑performing teams at the very top level is rare. He has spent decades shaping elite cultures and helping athletes maximise their potential.
"His arrival is another important step in our strategy to build sustainable success across the club. We're very pleased to have him on board."
Man Utd 1-2 Brighton - the fans' verdictpublished at 09:07 GMT 12 January
09:07 GMT 12 January
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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's FA Cup game between Manchester United and Brighton.
Here are some of your comments:
Man Utd fans
Mac: Still slow play with several players not giving their all. No one to score goals. How can you spend so much money and have a team who are nearly always second to the ball, and have little option on the bench? Mismanagement, buying the wrong players, I could go on...
David: Unfortunately this is typical. United start well, don't score, then concede too easily. We play some nice stuff but are not working the keeper enough. Then we are so sloppy in defending. Slow in thought and deed, story of the season so far.
John: Too many average players. Their defence plays like football is a non-contact sport. No challenges, no one physically imposing themselves on the opponent. Until that changes they are going nowhere.
Lee: Shea Lacey - you haven't let anyone down, your teammates let you down. Your future is bright. You are the future of the club! Hold your head! We are with you.
Brighton fans
Fran: Very enjoyable game with both teams having chances. United started better than us but we grew into the game. Could have gone either way but overall I thought we just about deserved the win. I just wish we would take more chances around the opponents' goal area as we just seem to want to walk the ball in! Take responsibility and have a go even if you miss. Sometimes you get a lucky break and the ball flies in off the defenders. Other than that a great result.
Tim: Brilliant and fluid football from Albion from the start, reducing United to a few easily snuffed-out efforts. Fought harder, more precise passing, better movement, defended fabulously; in short, better in every department. UTA!
Phil: Not much mention of the fact that there were six changes today from the Brighton team that drew with Man City. Great performance from what was effectively, no disrespect intended, the Brighton B team. Awesome display lads and well deserved win!
Paul: Professional performance by Brighton. This shows the depth of the current squad. None of the selected 11 looked out of their depth. Steele proved again what a great squad keeper he is.
When is the fourth-round draw?published at 08:28 GMT 12 January
08:28 GMT 12 January
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The 2025-26 FA Cup fourth-round draw will take place on Monday, 12 January at approximately 18:35 GMT.
Proceedings will take place before kick-off in the third-round tie between Liverpool and Barnsley at Anfield.
Former England internationals Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole will conduct the draw that will consist of 32 teams live on TNT Sports.
Supporters can also follow the draw on the BBC Sport website and app.
All matches will be played around the weekend commencing Saturday, 14 February.
Unlike in previous years, there are no replays if matches end as a draw. All ties will go to extra time, and if necessary, a penalty shootout.
Non-league Macclesfield are the lowest-ranked team in the draw after beating holders Crystal Palace in a remarkable 2-1 victory.
Man Utd 1-2 Brighton - What Hurzeler and Gruda saidpublished at 19:14 GMT 11 January
19:14 GMT 11 January
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Brighton manager Fabin Hurzeler speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Very proud because I think we had a tough start. We made a lot of changes so they needed a bit of time to get used to each other. But then we started playing football after five or ten minutes, that helped us a lot.
"We controlled the game better, we created chances, we scored a nice goal. I think we had a big chance to score a second goal. They were dangerous, and we weren't defending our best in the first half. In the second half we did it better.
"Overall, I was pleased with the performance.
"I'm very happy for the fans because they always give us great support. They have [had] to travel twice to Manchester and it's not the closest place for us. So I'm really happy for them. They spend a lot of money and time for us. Hopefully they have a nice Sunday."
Brighton attacker Brajan Gruda speaking to TNT Sports: "I'm very happy. Especially for me, it's the first time [at Old Trafford].
"We had a good day and I really enjoyed being on the pitch. I can see the fans are enjoying themselves, as well. I'm very proud of the fans and of the team.
"The belief is always there. Everyone believes in each other and I believe in myself and everyone else. We can achieve a lot."
Did you know?
Brajan Gruda's opener made him the first Brighton player to score in the FA Cup against Manchester United since Gary Stevens in the 1983 final, with the Seagulls going goalless in their previous four meetings with the Red Devils in this competition before this match.
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