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Fox Sports
14-06-2025
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Milner gets Brighton extension for 24th season with a Premier League record in sight
Associated Press BRIGHTON, England (AP) — James Milner will get another chance to become the player with the most appearances in the Premier League era. The 39-year-old midfielder, who is 15 appearances short of Gareth Barry's record (653), has signed a one-year contract extension with Brighton. Milner sustained a serious knee injury that limited him to just four league games last season. He made his 638th appearance on the last day of the season, coming off the bench in a 4-1 victory over Tottenham. 'Last season he wasn't able to help the team on the pitch as much as he would have liked, but around the squad his experience is invaluable, especially for the younger players,' Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler said in the team's announcement Friday. 'He's a great guy to have in our environment, who is always there for me and the team,' said Hurzeler, who is seven years younger than Milner. 'I'm looking forward to working with him again.' Milner, who will turn 40 in January, made his debut at age 16 for Leeds in November 2002. He's entering his record-extending 24th season overall and third at Brighton — he made 15 league appearances in the 2023-24 season — after eight years at Liverpool. Milner has also played for Manchester City, Aston Villa and Newcastle. Milner made 61 international appearances for England from 2009-16. ___ AP soccer: recommended in this topic
San Francisco Chronicle
14-06-2025
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Milner gets Brighton extension for 24th season with a Premier League record in sight
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — James Milner will get another chance to become the player with the most appearances in the Premier League era. The 39-year-old midfielder, who is 15 appearances short of Gareth Barry's record (653), has signed a one-year contract extension with Brighton. Milner sustained a serious knee injury that limited him to just four league games last season. He made his 638th appearance on the last day of the season, coming off the bench in a 4-1 victory over Tottenham. 'Last season he wasn't able to help the team on the pitch as much as he would have liked, but around the squad his experience is invaluable, especially for the younger players,' Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler said in the team's announcement Friday. 'He's a great guy to have in our environment, who is always there for me and the team,' said Hurzeler, who is seven years younger than Milner. 'I'm looking forward to working with him again.' Milner, who will turn 40 in January, made his debut at age 16 for Leeds in November 2002. He's entering his record-extending 24th season overall and third at Brighton — he made 15 league appearances in the 2023-24 season — after eight years at Liverpool. Milner has also played for Manchester City, Aston Villa and Newcastle. ___
Winnipeg Free Press
14-06-2025
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Milner gets Brighton extension for 24th season with a Premier League record in sight
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — James Milner will get another chance to become the player with the most appearances in the Premier League era. The 39-year-old midfielder, who is 15 appearances short of Gareth Barry's record (653), has signed a one-year contract extension with Brighton. Milner sustained a serious knee injury that limited him to just four league games last season. He made his 638th appearance on the last day of the season, coming off the bench in a 4-1 victory over Tottenham. 'Last season he wasn't able to help the team on the pitch as much as he would have liked, but around the squad his experience is invaluable, especially for the younger players,' Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler said in the team's announcement Friday. 'He's a great guy to have in our environment, who is always there for me and the team,' said Hurzeler, who is seven years younger than Milner. 'I'm looking forward to working with him again.' Milner, who will turn 40 in January, made his debut at age 16 for Leeds in November 2002. He's entering his record-extending 24th season overall and third at Brighton — he made 15 league appearances in the 2023-24 season — after eight years at Liverpool. Milner has also played for Manchester City, Aston Villa and Newcastle. Milner made 61 international appearances for England from 2009-16. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
14-06-2025
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Milner gets Brighton extension for 24th season with a Premier League record in sight
FILE - Brighton's James Milner, front, duels for the ball with West Ham's Ben Johnson during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Brighton, at the London stadium in London, Jan. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) BRIGHTON, England (AP) — James Milner will get another chance to become the player with the most appearances in the Premier League era. The 39-year-old midfielder, who is 15 appearances short of Gareth Barry's record (653), has signed a one-year contract extension with Brighton. Advertisement Milner sustained a serious knee injury that limited him to just four league games last season. He made his 638th appearance on the last day of the season, coming off the bench in a 4-1 victory over Tottenham. 'Last season he wasn't able to help the team on the pitch as much as he would have liked, but around the squad his experience is invaluable, especially for the younger players,' Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler said in the team's announcement Friday. 'He's a great guy to have in our environment, who is always there for me and the team,' said Hurzeler, who is seven years younger than Milner. 'I'm looking forward to working with him again.' Milner, who will turn 40 in January, made his debut at age 16 for Leeds in November 2002. Advertisement He's entering his record-extending 24th season overall and third at Brighton — he made 15 league appearances in the 2023-24 season — after eight years at Liverpool. Milner has also played for Manchester City, Aston Villa and Newcastle. Milner made 61 international appearances for England from 2009-16. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Milner signs new deal with Seagulls
James Milner has signed a new one-year deal with Albion. And Fabian Hurzeler is delighted he will still be around. The highly experienced midfielder or full-back made a fleeting return to the pitch near the end of the season finale at Tottenham after months battling injury. Advertisement But Hurzeler had always made it clear he wanted to keep him on board. His deal was due to expire at the end of this month. 'Julio needs to play' - but agent says FC Porto talks are at 'an impasse' Cameroon legend says Baleba 'will go for for £100m - and I hope it's to Chelsea' Hurzeler said: 'I'm really pleased we will have James with us again this season. 'Last season he wasn't able to help the team on the pitch as much as he would have liked, but around the squad his experience is invaluable, especially for the younger players. "He's a great guy to have in our environment, who is always there for me and the team. I'm looking forward to working with him again.' Advertisement Speaking at Tottenham, and looking forward to the 2025-26 campaign, Milner said: "You look at the season we have. We have good players and good results but there have been times when we've dropped points and shouldn't have done. You need a bit experience. "You look at the players have come in, the likes of Mats Wieffer and Gruda, difficult coming to a new team and country but look how good they've been in last few weeks. "It takes time. I'm excited for next year for sure. Hopefully I can be a part of it. You look at the potential that's there with another year under the belt. "Carlos Baleba is another player with more games under his belt and maturity. Advertisement Albion new boy reveals what Tzimas will bring as Greek teens team up up again "Hopefully with myself involved and the senior guys can keep pushing these guys. The more games, the game understanding will improve. "The manager has done a fantastic job but another season under his belt I think it is exciting for next season." Milner has made 638 Premier League appearances in a career which began at Leeds United in 2001 and has included successful spells with Manchester City, Aston Villa and Liverpool. Only Gareth Barry (653) has played more games in Premier League history.
