Brighton chief executive praises James Milner ahead of retirement
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:39 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Brighton & Hove Albion's chief executive Paul Barber praised James Milner, describing him as a remarkable person. Barber indicated that the club attempted to persuade Milner to delay his retirement for an additional year. This statement comes as Milner prepares to conclude his playing career.
- •Paul Barber calls Milner a remarkable person.
- •Brighton tried to convince Milner to stay for another year.
- •Milner is preparing for retirement from professional football.
- 8:39 AMBBC Sport — Milner a remarkable person, says Brighton chief exec
"Brighton chief executive Paul Barber calls James Milner a remarkable person - and says they tried to persuade the midfielder to postpone his retirement and stay on for another year.
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