A now-Brighton hero once had his heart set on leaving the club and was anticipating an exit.
16.08.25News
EXCLUSIVE: Ripley was substituted early in the second half against Cardiff, having complained about a thigh issue. He trained on Thursday, however, and The Moonraker understands he will be ready to face the Latics at Boundary Park.
15.08.25News
Manchester United have been pushing to sign Brighton's Carlos Baleba recently.
EXCLUSIVE: An initial offer was rebuffed last week, but the same side - AC Horsens - returned with a significantly higher sum on Thursday (August 14), The Moonraker understands.
Our third league game and second away trip of the 2025/26 season sees us travel to newly promoted Doncaster Rovers.
The midfielder did not train with the rest of the squad at Beversbrook on Thursday, and a late decision will need to be made over his availability at Boundary Park.
14.08.25News
EXCLUSIVE: The defender has previously declined the opportunity to make a temporary switch to the National League South, but The Moonraker understands an offer at that level has come up which is expected to be completed.
Manchester United have shortlisted Brighton's Carlos Baleba as one of their top targets.
Brighton are continuing to trim their squad, with exits expected in the final weeks of the window.
13.08.25News
Swansea City acted quickly to strike a deal with Brighton for the talented prospect.
Kone will be making his way to the second-tier side.
12.08.25News
An all League-One cup tie in East London
Brighton are working to offload several stars before the 2025/26 campaign gets underway.
Championship side, Queens Park Rangers have agreed a fee for Wycombe striker, Richard Kone
11.08.25News
Ehibhatiomhan is understood to have joined up with Swindon for training on Monday (August 11) and the expectation is his paperwork and permissions will clear to allow him to be part of the matchday squad.
Brighton owner Tony Bloom has opened up on what he expects to see from his side next season.
EXCLUSIVE: The offer is understood to have been dismissed out of hand. Smith is pivotal to manager Ian Holloway’s plans for the coming campaign and Swindon do not intend to entertain any approaches for him at this stage.
EXCLUSIVE: Ehibhatiomhan is expected to arrive on a season-long loan early next week. A deal in principle has already been struck by Town for the teenager, as reported by The Moonraker on Friday (August 8).
09.08.25News
Brighton star Carlos Baleba is attracting plenty of interest in the final weeks of the summer transfer window.
08.08.25News
The work necessary to allow Swindon to open the usual three stands to fans for the visit of Cambridge United on Saturday (August 9) was finished in time, and at a meeting on Friday morning (August 8), the council gave the event the green light to go ahead.
EXCLUSIVE: Ian Holloway suggested that several other clubs have been looking to secure a deal for the forward in question, but The Moonraker understands a deal in principle has now been struck with the player’s parent club.
Smith almost pulled out of the opening-day fixture at Walsall last Saturday (August 2) and has been struggling with his back since. He is increasingly unlikely to feature from the start against Cambridge.
The Moonraker has spoken to multiple supporters who have all claimed that under-18 entry is not being permitted into the T1 and T2 sections. Several fans have told The Moonraker of their exchanges with ticketing staff at the club.
07.08.25News
Wycombe made Wednesday a weekday to remember.
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