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Evan Ferguson is struggling for gametime at Brighton

Brighton boss dismisses Ferguson loan move rumours

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has dismissed reports that striker Evan Ferguson is set to leave the club on loan in January.

Soccer • 28 Nov 24

Evan Ferguson after scoring for Brighton last season

Ferguson set for loan move away from Brighton - reports

Evan Ferguson looks set to be plying his trade away from Brighton in the new year as the Premier League outfit have indicated that he is available for a loan move.

Soccer • 26 Nov 24

Gavin Bazunu (L) and Evan Ferguson are nominated along with Chiedozie Ogbene for the senior men's prize

Bazunu and Ferguson to duel for two FAI awards

Gavin Bazunu and Evan Ferguson will go head to head for both the senior and young men's international player of the year prizes at the 34th FAI International Awards awards next month.

Soccer • 14 Nov 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson working with Troy Parrott and Evan Ferguson at the stadium ahead of Sunday's Greece game

Hallgrimsson eyeing attacking options for Greece clash

Heimir Hallgrimsson only needed one word to answer a question as to whether he could see Troy Parrott and Evan Ferguson playing up front together for Ireland.

Soccer • 12 Oct 24

Evan Ferguson came off the bench in the 2-0 defeats to England and Greece

Ferguson 'ready to go' as he aims to ignite season

Fit again striker Evan Ferguson is "ready to go" as he attempts to ignite both his own season and the Republic of Ireland's Nations League campaign in the coming days.

Soccer • 08 Oct 24

Carlos Baleba fired a stunning opener for Brighton

Carabao Cup: Ferguson starts in Brighton victory

Evan Ferguson returned to the Brighton starting line-up for the first time since March as they overcame Premier League rivals Wolves in the Carabao Cup third round.

Soccer • 19 Sep 24

Evan Ferguson looks set to start for Brighton tonight

Ferguson has nothing to prove - Brighton boss Hurzeler

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says teenager Evan Ferguson has nothing to prove in Wednesday night's home Carabao Cup tie against Wolves.

Soccer • 17 Sep 24

Evan Ferguson training on Wednesday in Dublin

'Evan will be ready' - O'Shea upbeat about star striker

John O'Shea expects Evan Ferguson will be ready to go for Ireland's highly anticipated UEFA Nations League opener on Saturday evening - when they go head-to-head with old foes England.

Soccer • 05 Sep 24

Evan Ferguson in action against the Swiss back in March

Shearer: 'Phenomenal talent' Ferguson needs to kick on

Evan Ferguson is a "phenomenal talent" who could be about to have a really big Premier League season, so says the English top flight's highest ever goal scorer, Alan Shearer.

Soccer • 16 Aug 24

Evan Ferguson will not play again for Brighton this season

Brighton confirm that Ferguson's season is over

Evan Ferguson will not play for Brighton & Hove Albion again this season and is highly likely to miss the Republic of Ireland's June friendlies, as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.

Soccer • 24 Apr 24

Evan Ferguson is out of action again for Brighton

Ferguson and Ogbene remain out injured

Evan Ferguson remains out injured for Brighton's weekend encounter against high-flying Arsenal at the Amex Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Apr 24

Brentford and Ireland centre-back Nathan Collins is challenged by Adam Lallana (L) and Carlos Baleba of Brighton & Hove Albion (C) during the encounter

Ferguson absent as Brighton held by Brentford

Evan Ferguson was not involved in the Brighton matchday squad as the Seagulls were held to a goalless draw at Brentford.

Soccer • 03 Apr 24

The last of Ferguson's six Premier League goals this season came back in November against Nottingham Forest

Ferguson fit to face Fulham, De Zerbi planning to stay

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi said he would remain at the club beyond this season following speculation over his future and also confirmed that Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson will be fit for Saturday's Premier League trip to face Fulham.

Soccer • 01 Mar 24

Evan Ferguson's tap-in against Stoke sealed Brighton's progress to the sixth round of the FA Cup last season

Ferguson poised to start FA Cup tie for Brighton

Brighton boss Robert de Zerbi will be hoping that Evan Ferguson can make the same impact he had against Stoke last season when the Republic of Ireland forward is restored to the starting line-up for Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie against the Potters.

Soccer • 05 Jan 24

'In the last two months Evan suffered, from injury and other things, he can play better'

De Zerbi says Ferguson needs to improve on current form

Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi said Evan Ferguson needs to improve on his recent form, vowing to do "everything to help him become a great player."

Soccer • 20 Dec 23

Evan Ferguson with the matchball after his hat-trick against Newcastle

Ferguson on 2023: 'It's been a bit of a mad year'

Speaking to RTÉ Sport, Evan Ferguson reflects on a "mad year" he had for club and country.

Soccer • 18 Dec 23

Evan Ferguson was thwarted by AEK's Austrian goalkeeper Cican Stankovic late on

Updated Ferguson makes first European start as Brighton advance

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson made the first European start of his career as Brighton secured a place in the knockout stages of the Europa League.

Soccer • 30 Nov 23

Evan Ferguson curls home against Nottingham Forest

Premier League wrap: Ferguson on mark, Ogbene shines

Chiedozie Ogbene produced another barnstorming performance to help struggling Luton Town secure a precious 2-1 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace at Kenilworth Road on Saturday.

Soccer • 25 Nov 23

Evan Ferguson will be looking to make an impression in Amsterdam

'He's a good one' - Koeman lavishes praise on Ferguson

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has revealed he has inside knowledge Ireland striker Evan Ferguson heading into Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifier in Amsterdam.

Soccer • 17 Nov 23

Ferguson has scored 15 goals for Brighton since his debut

Ferguson signs new deal keeping him at Brighton to 2029

Evan Ferguson has signed a new contract with Brighton which ties him to the club until 2029.

Soccer • 10 Nov 23

Roberto De Zerbi (R) speaks with Evan Ferguson before the Newcastle game which saw the Irish youngster score a hat-trick

Ferguson 'important' amid Brighton blows - De Zerbi

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has emphasised that Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson will continue to be "important" as the club reels from the news that Solly March is set for a "long period" out of the side.

Soccer • 25 Oct 23

Mikey Johnston was on the mark for Ireland in Faro

Johnston targets Dutch shock in November

Mikey Johnston has warned the Netherlands not to underestimate the Republic of Ireland as the Dutch attempt to book their place at the finals of Euro 2024.

Soccer • 17 Oct 23

Evan Ferguson training in Dublin on Tuesday

Focused Ferguson fit to resume role in Ireland attack

Evan Ferguson confirmed that he is fully fit for Ireland's upcoming double-header against Greece and Gibraltar.

Soccer • 10 Oct 23

Ferguson has scored four of Brighton's 18 Premier League goals this season

Evan Ferguson returns for Brighton after recent illness

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has recovered from illness and is available as Brighton look to continue their impressive start to the Premier League season at Aston Villa.

Soccer • 29 Sep 23

Ferguson is mobbed by team-mates against Newcastle

Ferguson in race to be fit for trip to Old Trafford

Evan Ferguson is in a race against time to be fit for Brighton's trip to Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

Soccer • 15 Sep 23