Evan Ferguson

Evan Ferguson is being tipped for a start against Everton for Brighton on Tuesday night, based on his manager's most recent comments.

“He is a good player, very good. “I think he gave the answer that he is ready to play in the first XI. He is strong and he is ready to play in the first XI.

The New Year is upon us, and while it remains to be seen which Irish players shine in '23, one young prospect certainly signed off in style on New Year's ...

He is young, as is Adam Idah and Troy Parrott, other promising Irish attackers who have had much expected of them at a young age. To top it off, a festive finish saw Ferguson grab his first ever Premier League goal for Brighton on New Year’s Eve, as he came off the bench against Arsenal and scored his side’s second goal in the 4-2 defeat – taking Connolly’s club record in the process. Connolly, the latest Ireland striker to be dubbed the next Robbie Keane, would make his debut off the bench in the Georgia stalemate, before making his first international start in what turned out to be a comprehensive defeat to Switzerland.

The 18-year-old scored amid the loss to Arsenal on New Year's Eve.

Gray slotted home from the spot after Iwobi was felled by Sanchez but it did little to appease those left at the final whistle, who again expressed their dissatisfaction at the running of the club while also applauding Brighton off the field. Just 12 minutes into the second half the game was over, Goodison was emptying and the ground was echoing to chants of ‘Sack the board’. With the full-back out of position, Conor Coady was left exposed and the Japan international cut inside the centre-half to score for the second successive game via the legs of the sliding James Tarkowski. The Seagulls were everything Everton are not: organised, fast, incisive and clinical and while the return of Moises Caicedo from suspension made a significant difference in midfield, De Zerbi could afford to leave World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister on the bench for an hour. One win and seven defeats in the last 10 matches have left Everton teetering on the edge of the relegation zone and Lampard under severe pressure four weeks away from his first anniversary at the club. It was also a special night for 19-year-old Dubliner Andrew Moran, who made his Premier League debut off the bench for the Seagulls this evening, replacing March in the 79th minute.

Just a few days after he enhanced his growing reputation with a goal against Arsenal Meath's Evan Ferguson will look to add to his strike tally when ...

Ferguson notched up another notable achievements last November when he made his senior international debut for the Republic of Ireland against Norway coming on as a late substitute. The strike couldn't save Brighton from going down to a 4-2 defeat but it will give Ferguson tremendous confidence. He netted his debut strike for the club last August against Forest Green Rovers in the EFL Cup but getting past the Gunners' defensive cover was special.

The giddiness that had accompanied Kenny's U21s - with Aaron Connolly, Adam Idah, Michael Obafemi and Troy Parrott as the attacking options - quickly faded.

We really love Mike as a character, a person, but all we can ask for from any of the lads is 100%, all in, a willingness to run for the team, and we've only seen that in glimpses." He began 2022 out of the Ireland picture, failing to get a minute against Belgium or Lithuania, but hasn't looked back since displacing Jeff Hendrick for the throttling of Scotland in June. That approach, allied to his undoubted ability and attitude, will serve him well over the hit parade, in the UK and at home. He is working as an animal and that's what football demands of you." The 22-year-old last featured on November 8 and the soundbites suggest they won't stand in his way of a move again should Burnley come calling this month. Blame it on the excitement of scoring his first league goal in 13 attempts at latest loan club Preston North End but either way Parrott tore his hamstring while celebrating his breakthrough at Norwich City. His latest loan stint, upcoming at Hull City, can already be deemed a crossroads. "He had a great end to last season but he's not given us anywhere near enough this season. When a player is moving from the back pages to the front pages, action is required and the sole unknown is whether the plummet can be arrested. Following a scrambled Shane Duffy equaliser in Stephen Kenny's first game against Bulgaria, Ireland went the next seven goalless. Eighteen months on and the appraisal isn't much better. Events of this season, unfortunately self-inflicted, have floored the duo.

Roberto De Zerbi has backed the Irishman to build on an impressive start to his Seagulls career.

“We can’t concede the goal of Everton in that moment. Our improvement is to find the right mentality. My job is to give him and the other young players the possibility to play. We have to ask ourselves for more. “We have to improve. Evan could become a great striker because he has all the qualities, both physical and technical.

Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi believes that Irish teenager Evan Ferguson has the potential to be a "great" striker after he marked his first Premier League ...

But it is an important result and I am happy." We played with more energy and scored more goals, I am only sad because of their goal. My job is to give him and the other young players the possibility to play.

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi says Evan Ferguson has all the qualities to become a great striker after the teenager struck his second ...

"I feel comfortable (at this level), I’m in with the lads everyday and they push you to the limit. "I feel it's whatever he thinks, it’s his decision at the end of the day. But it is an important result and I am happy." Evan could become a great striker because he has all the qualities, both physical and technical. We played with more energy and scored more goals, I am only sad because of their goal. "He has big potential and I think he can help us in the second part of the season.

The teenage striker put Albion 2-0 up at Everton when he scored from a Jeremey Sarmiento cross. It followed his maiden Prem strike on Saturday, ...

It is good." He added: "I feel comfortable. He was quick to retrieve the ball after that goal and get it back to the centre spot as his side scented a comeback.

They heaped yet more pressure on Everton manager Frank Lampard with a 4-1 victory last night at Goodison Park. For Ferguson it was his second goal in as many ...

You have to keep working and working." I'm just going to keep coming in and working hard," he said. "I'm just buzzing with the result and to get another goal," he said afterwards.

The 18-year-old started for the Seagulls against Everton at Goodison Park on Tuesday, scoring Brighton's second and assisting their third as they ran out ...

“I am very confident in myself and will work to turn it around. But it is an important result and I am happy." We played with more energy and scored more goals, I am only sad because of their goal. When you lose a game like this I absolutely understand any reaction. Evan could become a great striker because he has all the qualities, both physical and technical. "He has big potential and I think he can help us in the second part of the season.

Irish striker Evan Ferguson is focused on continuing to work hard and score goals when selected after he found the net and assisted another on his first ...

“I feel comfortable (at this level), I’m in with the lads everyday and they push you to the limit. “I feel it’s whatever he thinks, it’s his decision at the end of the day. “We had chances, I thought it was going in but it just hit the outside of the post but I just kept going and tried to get on the scoresheet again.”

Evan Ferguson seemed mature far beyond his years when he spoke to the media after his 2nd goal in 2 games for Brighton on Tuesday.

It's his decision at the end of the day, I'm just going to keep coming in and keep working harder. In with the lads every day, they push you to the limit. Despite his young age, Ferguson has proven his potential already, and marked himself out as an exciting talent not just in Irish football, but at Premier League level. Just buzzing with the result and to get another goal. We came out and tried to give it our best and luckily the goals came through. Tuesday night saw him contribute one of each in a rampant 4-1 win over Everton, and he was lively throughout - nearly having a second goal to his name when he hit the post early on.

Evan Ferguson has went full 'Michah Richards' and burst onto the scene, scoring two goals and grabbing an assist in the last week.

In the next games, he can start.” “He is a very good player, with very important qualities. [Ireland](https://cms.sportsjoe.ie/football/stephen-kenny-brian-kerr-ireland-274968) have been crying out for a new hope, a young prospect that will actually excite the fans, and at long last we may have one.

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi says Irish teenager Evan Ferguson has all the qualities to become a great striker.

But it is an important result and I am happy." Evan could become a great striker because he has all the qualities, both physical and technical. “It’s the manager’s decision to play me, but I feel comfortable at this level. “It is a very good team. I think if I can keep that habit going I will be buzzing and I will be delighted. It was his second goal in as many games after his strike off the bench against Arsenal on Saturday.