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#PLStories- Graham Potter confirms that Adam Lallana will miss Saints return with Brighton #BHAFC

December 3, 2021
GRAHAM Potter confirmed three of his Brighton players who started Wednesday night's draw at West Ham would be unavailable to face Saints due to injury. They include former Saint Adam Lallana. The midfielder came through the youth ranks at Saints before playing 265 times for the club, scoring 60 goals, as well as spending a spell as captain, before leaving to join Liverpool for a fee of £25million in 2014. But the 33-year-old will not return to the St Mary's pitch with the Seagulls for Saturday's Premier League contest (3pm). Lallana, as well as Adam Webster and Jeremy Sarmiento, were all forced off against the Hammers as Brighton battled back to earn a 1-1 draw thanks to Neal Maupay's stunning late equaliser. Boss Potter said: "He and the two Adams (Webster and Lallana) both suffered and they and Jeremy will certainly not be involved against Southampton. "They won't be available for the weekend. "Adam was a slight calf, Lallana his thigh, Jeremy his hamstring. "It was a bit of muscle bingo there, which is disappointing for us, but we've got a group and we've got a squad to adjust and adapt. "Clearly it's not the best to lose players."
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#PLStories- West Ham manager David Moyes praises Brighton and Graham Potter ahead of clash #BHAFC #WHUFC

December 1, 2021
WEST Ham manager David Moyes has praised Albion ahead of their visit to the London Stadium. Albion will travel to the capital tomorrow as they look to end their current run of nine games without a win. Graham Potter's side have just drawn against Leeds at the Amex stadium despite heavily dominating the game. Albion are yet to lose to the Hammers in the Premier League, having won three and drawn five of the games between the two. West Ham manager David Moyes knows the threat that Brighton and Hove Albion pose to other teams David Moyes is wary of the threat that Albion can cause other teams in the Premier League. Moyes told the media: "Every team who plays Brighton understands that they can cause you problems, play with a really good style and have made a good start to the season." The Scottish manager has also lauded Potter as a reason behind the club's improvement this season. Moyes said: "I think Graham Potter's done a really good job. They've gone about their work really well. If you asked me last season, who I'd tip to improve, I'd say Brighton. "I think just overall they're a well-run football club, and Graham's a really good manager." The match between the two will kick off at 8pm, and will be televised on Amazon Prime's streaming service.
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#PLStories- David Moyes thinks Brighton are very lucky to have Graham Potter #BHAFC #WHUFC

December 1, 2021
WEST Ham boss David Moyes feels Brighton fans should count themselves “really lucky” to have Graham Potter in charge. Following Saturday’s goalless draw with Leeds at the Amex Stadium, there was booing from some of the home support as the Seagulls saw their winless run in the Premier League extended to eight matches. Boss Potter was left “a little bit perplexed” by the negative reaction, later suggesting those fans who did vent their frustrations could have found themselves somewhat caught up in the moment. Brighton and Hove manager Graham Potter Albion head to the London Stadium on Wednesday night sitting ninth in the table. Moyes believes Potter deserves full credit for the way he has continued to move the club forwards. “They are really lucky to have Graham Potter as manager and you shouldn’t forget that,” said Moyes. “He is a top manager, has got a really good team. “We all get booed at times in our career. "You just have to move on and I’m sure Graham knows what he is doing more than the people who booed.”
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#PLStories- Brighton boss Graham Potter reveals positives against Leeds United #BHAFC

November 29, 2021
Graham Potter said there were "too many positives to mention" after Albion’s draw with Leeds. The Seagulls were held 0-0 despite dominating much of the play. Potter highlighted the specific tactical test posed by Leeds and how his team went about breaking them down. He said: “It was one of those when the ball didn’t go for us. We did everything but score. “I think we played really well, showed great personality. “Great courage against a team who make it difficult for you in terms of how they defend. “Man for man, they leave one of your centre-backs on the ball. “You have to construct your attacks from there so you need to be patient, you need to find the right moment, which isn’t easy. "It takes courage but I thought the lads did it really well and created some really good chances.” Potter had been asked a question specifically about Tariq Lamptey’s threat down the right. He said: “Tariq contributed to that in a fantastic way, so did Leo (Trossard) on the other side . “Too many positives to mention to be honest. Really, really happy.” Potter was pleased with how Lamptey’s team-mates got him the ball in good areas. GRAHAM POTTER UNHAPPY WITH BOOS AS BRIGHTON DRAW WITH LEEDS And he said sometimes that might require patience and backwards passes which fans did not like to see. He added: “With Leeds you have to know how to get the ball to your one-v-one players. “I thought we did that well. We used our centre-backs, used our keeper. “Sometimes you have to go back to go forward. “It’s hard for people to understand that, I understand that, but that’s the reality of how you have to attack sometimes against Leeds.”
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#PLStories- Graham Potter unhappy with boos after Brighton draw with Leeds #BHAFC

November 28, 2021
Graham Potter said he could not understand booing after his side drew 0-0 with Leeds. Albion dominated much of the Premier League contest but had to settle for a point as chances were missed. There was some booing at full-time as disappointed fans saw two points slip away. Head coach Potter initially told BBC Radio Sussex: “You can’t control that, everybody is entitled to their opinion. “I completely disagree. MORE CONTENT, FEWER ADS: OUR BLACK FRIDAY SUBSCRIPTION RATES REMAIN AVAILABLE ALL WEEKEND. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP. “I can only say I am really proud of my team, proud of the players and how they played against a tough opponent, created chances. “You have got Tariq Lamptey, you’ve got Jakub Moder. “Young players who were out there doing their best. LIVE REPORT FROM BRIGHTON V LEEDS “Robert Sanchez in goal, a young player doing his best. “Marc Cucurella I thought was fantastic, Leo Trossard fantastic. “Maybe I need a history lesson. I need to understand were we are at because as far as I can see we are eighth in the Premier League and the boys are giving everything. We’ll carry on.” Potter spoke more on the theme when he faced writers from the Monday newspapers via Zoom soon after. He accepted there were chances which should have been converted but was largely very pleased with the performance. The Seagulls boss added: “If we play like that over the course of the season, we will score and we will win."
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#PLStories- Graham Potter reveals Robert Sanchez happiness in returning to playing 11 after red card suspension #BHAFC

November 27, 2021
Robert Sanchez is ready to come bouncing back from his first red card. The Albion goalkeeper is expected to return to the XI as they face Leeds tomorrow (5.30pm). That is despite Jason Steele emerging with flying colours from his Premier League debut at Aston Villa. Sanchez has had time on the training ground both with Albion and Spain since his dismissal against Newcastle. Seagulls boss Graham Potter said: “He has reacted really well. “It’s a football action that can happen so there’s no blame for Rob – no negativity for that. “It’s part of his experience and development as a player so we’re all behind him and he will come back stronger for it.” Sanchez recently turned 24 and has so far made 38 Prem appearances, the equivalent of one full season. Potter said: “He’s quite a level-headed guy who keeps things in perspective. “Obviously he’s lucky because Ben Roberts works really well with him and he’s got the support of his team and the support of everybody here. “We know his quality. The sky’s the limit for him but he’s still a young goalkeeper and you can’t short-cut that process. EX-SOUTHWICK PLAYER SET TO TAKE OVER AT MANCHESTER UNITED “That’s the reality of it, regardless of whatever he did. “We also know Jason’s qualities. They are two different goalkeepers at two different stages of their careers, but they are both really important for us.”
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#PLStories- Brighton boss Graham Potter supports LGBTQ+ community campaign – Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces #BHAFC

November 27, 2021
Graham Potter says he hopes a Premier League player ‘comes out’ out as gay. The Albion head coach believes the game has made progress in terms of increased inclusivity across the board. He has backed Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign, which encourages people to speak up on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community. Albion’s match at home to Leeds is their designated Rainbow Laces fixture. Potter said of the campaign: “It’s vital, as a game, we should welcome everybody regardless of who they love. “It’s a fantastic initiative and it’s something football needs to carry on working with because we have to carry on being welcoming for all. “It’s an issue we speak about a lot regardless of sexuality, the colour of skin, religion, it should be a game for everyone. “I am pleased that football is taking a step, there’s things we could do better.” He added: “It’s educational, conversation, honesty, openness around the things that challenge people. “The more that gets out in the open the better.” Potter was asked whether a Premier League player would come out at some point. He replied: “I hope so because that’s a part of the challenge. “We’ve taken some steps but not enough. “Historically and culturally it’s a very masculine, heterosexual environment. “Thankfully the world is changing and people feel freer to be who they are regardless of their sexuality, but it’s not easy. “We’ve had some stories recently where people have taken those steps. “Not in this country but I believe there was a story in Australia. BRIGHTON'S ROBERT SANCHEZ READY TO BOUNCE BACK “A big congratulations to him, the more conversations, initiatives like this, the greater the chance of that happening.”
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#PLStories- Graham Potter reveals Brighton’s Enock Mwepu may play a part against Leeds #BHAFC #LUFC

November 26, 2021
But his playing time in Saturday’s match could be limited. The Zambia international missed recent action for club and country with a muscle issue. Albion boss Graham Potter said: “He has recovered well and trained this week. “We need to see how he is tomorrow but he has got a really good chance of being in the squad. “We will look at his game time in terms of how much he can play, but he’s available.” Steven Alzate has been back out on the grass at the club’s training complex doing some work with the ball. GRAHAM POTTER SPEAKS AHEAD OF BRIGHTON V LEEDS Potter said: “He and Danny [Welbeck] are making really good progress. “The guys are really positive. We will see. “They’re quite lengthy injuries, so I don’t want to put too much of an expectation on them. “Every report I have from the guys is a good one, so we’re hopeful.” Both were expected back in early 2022 although Welbeck was recently reported to be ahead of schedule.
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#PLStories-Graham Potter reveals excitement on Leeds game at the Amex #BHAFC #LUFC

November 26, 2021
Simon Grayson walked into the press conference room at the Amex and, in a break from the norm, asked the first question. He was manager of Leeds United at the time and his side had just grabbed a 3-3 draw in a hectic finale. Looking up at the muted TV screen to his left, which was showing Sky Sports News, he asked reporters present: “How did Rhinos go on?” He was informed by one of the reporters from Leeds that the city’s rugby league team had won and replied: “Been a decent night, then!” Grayson then proceeded to take questions on a game with the round ball which had seen Ross McCormack score deep in added time to earn Leeds a draw on their first ever visit to the new stadium. That was a cracker of a Friday night fixture, played just 48 hours after Albion had tested Kenny Dalglish’s Liverpool in the League Cup. The bold, or barmy, decision to play those two games so close together probably caught up with Albion. They came from 2-0 down at half-time to lead in a pulsating second half spent swarming towards the North Stand. [embedded content] But McCormack scored his second of the game as time ran out. That goal was probably the highlight of Leeds’ trips to the Amex from their point of view. It is rivalled by Paddy Kenny’s penalty save from Craig Mackail-Smith a year later. That was the game in which Leeds twice came from behind to force a 2-2 draw. [embedded content] Kenny denied them by saving not only the spot kick but also a late sidefoot effort by Andrew Crofts. Mackail-Smith scored twice in that game, the first of them from the spot. There was some debate over who scored Leeds’ second out-of the-blue equaliser. It has gone down next to the name of Michael Brown, who was fortunate not to be shown a second yellow card earlier in the game. But the ball actually took a flick off Lucciano Becchio to curl it past the dive of Tomasz Kuszczak. It was a significant goal because it remains Leeds’ last at the Amex. Albion have won five out of five since then, scoring 11 goals and conceding none. Leo Ulloa’s clever flick kicked that off by securing a 1-0 win over Oscar Garcia. A 2-0 success the following year included Inigo Calderon’s famous goal with his face as the ball bounced in off him. That was one of three successive home wins under Chris Hughton to guide the Seagulls away from the Championship relegation places. It was 4-0 by half-time the season after that and a pair of penalties completed a 2-0 pre-Christmas success in the promotion campaign. Pascal Gross drilled home from the spot last season. That was followed by Danny Welbeck’s superb second. Welbeck’s finish was every bit as good as, and not dis-similar to, Albion’s first goal against Leeds at the Amex, when Mackail-Smith finished calmly after a dragback when the ball came into him. They took an unbeaten Prem record into the fixture with Newcastle and extended it to nine games, though not in the way they would have liked. Then they went to Villa Park last week, a venue where they had never won before fans, and guess what happened. Now they look to extend a good run against Leeds. Graham Potter got a good look at the current Leeds side last Sunday when he attended their 2-1 defeat at Tottenham. He was very impressed by their first-half display. Potter said: “Every team brings its own something to the league, that’s what makes it so interesting. BRIGHTON'S ROBERT SANCHEZ READY TO BOUNCE BACK “The thing with Leeds is it’s so authentic, so clear and they’ve had an amazing journey with Marcelo there. “Promotion and a big club like Leeds United with that support and belief behind them, they’re always going to be a fantastic opponent in the Premier League. "So it’s a game you have to look forward to.”
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#PLStories- Graham Potter will weigh up Neal Maupay return to face Leeds #BHAFC #LUFC

November 23, 2021
Graham Potter says Albion will look at their attacking work after a blank at Aston Villa. But he has warned the solution is not as simple as just bringing back Neal Maupay. The four-goal top scorer is in contention for a return to the starting line-up for the home game against Leeds. Albion had 63% of possession but struggled to create chances in a 2-0 defeat at Villa Park on Saturday. Maupay has been on the bench for the last three games, including an impressive 2-2 draw at Liverpool in which the side attacked with menace led by Leandro Trossard. There are already calls among some fans for Maupay to be restored as a genuine No.9 after an attractive but relatively toothless display at Villa. WHY BRIGHTON TOOK OFF TARIQ LAMPTEY AT ASTON VILLA Head coach Potter told The Argus: “We have to look at how we attack. “Of course Neal is always in contention. BRIGHTON PLAYER RATINGS IN 2-0 DEFEAT AT ASTON VILLA “He is an important player for us, as are all our players. “We have to be disappointed today (Saturday), be frustrated today. “We have to train this week and push on. “It’s nice to think one person fixes all the problems or provides all the solutions. “But it would be unfair on anybody to put them in that position. “We have to do better as a team.” Albion have played some good football at the Amex this season although their tally of six goals in as many games includes just one from open play. Trossard was again their main striker at Villa but the system was less effective than at Anfield. Potter said: “It wasn’t so effective because we lost. “Whatever you do isn’t so effective if you don’t win.”
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#PLStories- Graham Potter feels Brighton was in control of the game for most part against Aston Villa #BHAFC

November 21, 2021
Graham Potter said Albion must be critical of themselves after their 2-0 defeat by Aston Villa. But he was pleased with much of what they did until Ollie Watkins’ late strike turned the match. Albion had 63% of possession but only two efforts on target, by Leandro Trossard and Tariq Lamptey in the first half. Potter said: “I thought up until 83 minutes we did pretty much everything you can here apart from score in terms of controlling the crowd. “We knew the environment we were going to face and how difficult that is. “I thought we controlled the crowd, we controlled the game. “I thought we attacked better. I thought we created better chances. LEWIS DUNK REACTS TO BRIGHTON'S DEFEAT AT ASTON VILLA “Probably that feeling going up to the first goal was we are going to score, we are going to score. “Then we leave ourselves exposed a little bit and the turnover happens and 1-0 down. “The last seven minutes are disappointing.” Watkins capped a counter attack for the first goal after a low Albion cross had been cleared. Potter added: “We have to be critical of ourselves. We gave ourselves a chance to win the game but, ultimately, if you don’t score, you don’t win. “We need to do a little bit better. I think we can be better. “But that’s something for us to work with and keep trying to work with and keep trying to improve.”
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#PLStories- Brighton boss Graham Potter shares his experience of living on the streets #BHAFC

November 20, 2021
Graham Potter accepts he did a sort of sleeping rough light at St Peter’s Church last Friday night. He didn’t get the total depressing experience and the weather was unusually mild for November. But the Albion head coach hopes his outing with Bruno and Billy Reid has done the job that was intended, which is increase awareness of those who brave it every night. Potter and colleagues slept out in support Off the Fence, who run Project Anti-Freeze. He said: “The reality is I spent one night on the streets, packed up my stuff, got in my car and drove home. “I have no idea what it is like to be homeless. “Even after one night there, it doesn’t bear thinking about. “It is the reality for a lot of people with the nights coming in and winter arriving and it is cold. You see how difficult it is. “It might just be toothpaste, or a change of clothes, or a fresh, clean, dry pair of socks. “Something that can make a difference. “It doesn’t cost much but it can erase a need. “If you can raise awareness and make things a little bit better for people, that is the best we can do.” Potter gave some insight into what his night was like. He said: “All the things you can think of. We were lucky it was quite mild so we didn’t experience the cold, which they will experience in the next few weeks. “It rained but not too much. You’re uncomfortable, of course – you’re sleeping in a cardboard box on concrete – and there’s the noise of the city on a Friday night and you have half an eye on who’s coming past. “You can imagine if that’s your reality all the time, you’re a bit scared about what can happen at night so you have lots of things to consider. “It’s not something I would be rushing to do again, as you can imagine, although I will do to support the charity.” Potter recognises that a Premier League manager doing what he did will raise awareness of a cause in a way that most people cannot. ASTON VILLA V BRIGHTON - STEVEN GERRARD'S WARNING He is not totally comfortable about that but said: “That is the reality, I suppose, because of the profile of the Premier League and a head coach in it. All of a sudden it is my name. That is fine. That is why I want to do it. “You want to raise the profile of the charity and the fantastic work those guys do and also homelessness as an issue. BRIGHTON'S JASON STEELE HAS 'EARNED THE RIGHT' TO FACE ASTON VILLA “I always thought you judge a society by how it treats its most vulnerable.” “To see people on the streets is disturbing. “Whilst it is not great, I understand the way the world works. “It generates more attention if I am involved in it. “That’s fine because hopefully it helps the charity and the people it is meant to help.”
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#PLStories- Brighton boss Graham Potter wants to make difference as manager beyond football results #BHAFC

November 18, 2021
GRAHAM Potter believes that shared experiences with his colleagues and players mean more to him than individual results. This Saturday's game at Villa Park marks the manager's 100th game as Albion boss since he was appointed in May 2019. Potter replaced Chris Hughton, who had been the manager to take Albion in the Premier League and keep them in the top flight for two seasons after promotion in 2017. Potter has admitted that results do bring him joy in the short term, he puts the pleasure of working day-to-day with players and staff above everything else. The 46-year-old said: "Football is about winning, it is a results business, we know that. "But I started doing this job because you can make a difference, you can help people. Ultimately that's what it's about for me. "I will look back on my life and I won't necessarily look back on wins or results, I will look back on the people that I have worked with. The challenge is then to combine that with what the club wants, which is to win enough football matches. "The result is a really important part of it, don't get me wrong – my life is a lot better when we've won! It's how you get that result though, that's why I refer to the people as the most important bit. "I look back at my times with Ostersunds, with Swansea and the people here, they will be more important to me than anything else." When he was asked about what was his favourite result as Albion's head coach, two matches at the Amex stick out for the Enghlishman. Potter said: "I still say the first game after lockdown against Arsenal was a massive result, if you looked at the fixtures we had – Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool at home, those are the games where you need your supporters and nobody was going to be there. "So to get that result [against Arsenal] was really important. If supporters had been there the roof would have come off. "For the players and the club, the 3-2 win over Manchester City was another big one. To beat a team of that quality, with the crowd there, was really good for the team." Brighton head coach Graham Potter on the lap of honour after the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester City at the American Express Stadium , Brighton , UK - 18th May 2021 - Credit Simon Dack. The manager appreciates the way fans have supported him during his time at the club. He said: "I always think the support has been positive generally. I keep off social media and don't read newspapers – the dissenting voices are always the loudest. "I am not naive enough to think that I have universal support because I don't think that exists, especially in this game. "But generally, the people I have met have been supportive, they can see what we're trying to do. "They want the results to get a little bit better, which is understandable, but they're really positive, they are appreciative of what we're trying to do and how we're trying to move the club forward. "There will be some because we're not winning enough who will want change to something else. The last time we had a crowd in before the pandemic, there was a bloke shouting at me, 'it's time to go now Potter' that's how it is. "Generally though, the supporters have been brilliant." Potter has taken charge of Albion 99 times since his appointment and has won 29, drawn 33 and lost 37 with an average of 1.21 points per game. He and his Albion team will take on Aston Villa and their new manager Steven Gerrard in his century match as Albion manager and will be hoping to earn his 30th win at the club.
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#PLStories- Brighton boss Graham Potter reveals his charity experiences #BHAFC

November 15, 2021
This is Graham Potter and his staff as you have never seen them on a matchday. The Albion head coach, his assistant Billy Reid and first team coach Bruno joined The Big Sleep Out on Friday night to raise awareness and raise vital funds for the homeless in Brighton and Hove. Potter said: "We had an easy version of sleeping rough but it still gave us an insight into the challenges the homeless community face on a daily and nightly basis. "Having experienced just one night out on the street, I cannot imagine what it would be like suffering in this way with no idea of what the future holds, or where the next meal might be coming from. "There is a ridiculous stigma attached. These are some of the most vulnerable members of our society, and they need our help and support. "Many are suffering from illness, poor health and it is heart breaking in 2021 that we still see people living on our streets. "There are some amazing charities across the UK, and here in Brighton and Hove, who do some amazing work. It's getting tougher for those organisations, and as we move into the depths of winter when the nights will get colder, with temperatures going sub-zero, I would urge those of you who can, to give them your support this winter." The event at St Peter's Church was organised by Off the Fence, who support the homeless community. Money raised from the event will go towards some of the charity’s work such as its Anti-Freeze Project, which offers a range of care including food, sleeping bags, clothes, showers and laundry services at its day centre and emotional support for the homeless. For more information visit offthefence.org.uk/thebigsleepout, use the hashtag #OTFsleepout2021, or visit their supporters’ JustGiving page.
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#PLStories- Bruno Saltor speaks about his legacy at Brighton and Hove Albion #BHAFC

November 14, 2021
AN ALBION hero said he never could have imagined the legacy he has left with the Seagulls after coming to England as an adventure, but says there are still challenges “every single day”. Bruno Saltor joined the Albion on a free in 2012, making the switch from five seasons of top flight Spanish football with Valencia and Almeria, to a team who were beginning their second season in the Championship. The move was a risk for the then 32-year-old, who joined a growing Spanish contingent who had put faith in the eccentric Gus Poyet. That summer, Albion also brought in Andrea Orlandi and David Lopez who joined Vicente and Iñigo Calderon, who were already at the club. Albion’s senior player development coach told The Argus the move required adapting in almost every facet of his life. He said: “I came as an adventure. Not just myself, family wise as well. Not speaking any English, adapting to the culture, adapting to the food, adapting to everything. Bruno in the 2015/16 season, the season before he became captain. Picture by Liz Finlayson “It’s been a challenge every single day and that’s what I and my family love. Every day you are still learning with the language, still learning different ways to cook, different ways to see life. “It’s been an incredible journey but I never would have expected to get where I am right now. It feels like home, as I said not just myself but my family as well, we love Brighton.” Bruno’s last match before retiring was in the 18/19 season when Albion hosted Manchester City, scraping survival in their second ever Premier League season. Mural of Bruno in Church Street Albion’s club captain of three years, passed on his role to current captain, Lewis Dunk, and said in his post-match speech, “once a seagull, always a seagull”. One month later, it was announced he would move into a new role as a senior player development coach. Potter cited Bruno’s influence both “on and off the pitch” and said he was delighted the Spaniard was staying. It seemed a perfect match for the new coach to have a veteran who knows the club inside and out alongside him. Meanwhile, Bruno said how the “fit” of Graham Potter and the club is ideal. Bruno now plays a key role off the pitch. Paul Hazlewood/BHAFC The 41-year-old said: “Graham is another human being where he’s really aware of the society that he lives in. It’s so important the fit of Graham Potter as a person with Brighton and Hove Albion values. It just goes together really well. “Graham has always been trying to help players develop themselves, understanding every single player. Not just as a football player, but as human being as well. “After that he just gets involved with the society where he lives, the community that is Brighton.” Have you got a story for us? Email [email protected] or contact us here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up with all the latest news. Sign up to our newsletter to get updates sent straight to your inbox. You can also call us on 01273 021 400.
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#PLStories- Brighton manager reveals his goals as a coach #BHAFC

November 11, 2021
GRAHAM Potter believes he is not a flag bearer for young British coaches. As many as 70 per cent of the Premier League’s managers are not from the UK as clubs have hired coaches with from abroad rather than to younger unproven British coaches. When asked if he felt pressure of being on of the most prominent young British coaches, Potter admitted he had not given it much thought. He told UCFB: “I think the most important thing is that you realise if you want to be a coach it is about helping people, trying to improve them and trying to help the team. “I know you have to get enough results and enough wins that keep you in a job, but in terms of whether I provide any inspiration or am a flag bearer for anybody else, I’m not sure.”
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#PLStories- Graham Potter happy with performance against deep defending Newcastle team #BHAFC #NUFC

November 7, 2021
He said there was plenty to work on after a 1-1 draw. The head coach said: “I thought we played well, certainly first half really well. “It’s not easy to play against a team that are defending deep and have the quality attacking players they have that can hurt you on the transition. “I thought we did it really well up to about an hour and they scored. “Then we lost our way a bit and it’s something for us to improve on. “But the guys tried and tried. “It’s hard to control things for 90 minutes in a Premier League game. “In the end it’s a point and we move on. “It keeps the scoreboard ticking over and we have to keep trying to improve.” Potter believed the penalty award for his team and the red card for Robert Sanchez were correct calls though he said he had not seen them back.
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#PLStories- Graham Potter assesses ‘false nine’ role for Leandro Trossard #BHAFC

November 6, 2021
It was a week which had you pondering an unusual question. Was Leandro Trossard a true ‘false nine’ at Anfield? Or just a nine. There is more tactical talk than ever for and among fans these days. So much so that you end up analysing the analysis. So many stats. Some in context, some not. Like the Crystal Palace analytics account on Twitter which trawled through the numbers before joyfully revealing that Marc Cucurella made an unprecedented zero tackles against Mo Salah. Let’s just forget that the most lethal forward in world football right now barely had a sniff of goal, shall we? Let’s call a pass to a midfielder being closed down around the edge of the box an assist. Which technically it was but it didn’t assist Jordan Henderson all that much much. Analytics are supposed to help us understand the game better, not worse. Put the numbers in context, Or, better still, actually watch the game. The stat about Leandro Trossard is that he is shooting more than ever in Albion shirt. Almost twice as much as two seasons ago and significantly more than last term too. Last Saturday he played at a venue where, it might be argued, many of us first saw what you might call a ‘false nine’ many years ago. That was Kenny Dalglish in the days before Ian Rush emerged. None of us know it was a ‘false nine’ then but we knew the problems Dalglish caused with his skills, low centre of gravity and ability to find his own spaces and create them for others. Without comparing Trossard to the Anfield legend, there was something of the King Kenny in the role Trossard played. So was he a true ‘false nine’ or false ‘false nine’? Albion boss Graham Potter said: “I think the ‘false nine’ has been jumped on a little bit. “I think it is just Leo playing in that position. “Leo’s strengths are he can run in behind the defence and he can drop in and link up, dribble, and play through balls. “When you consider he played against arguably the best centre-back in the world in (Virgil) van Dijk, to play that type of player with that profile can make a bit of sense. “It was also a combination with him, Solly (March) and Adam (Lallana) that made us attack quite well. “We attacked in a similar way against Man City in the second half. “It is an option for us. It doesn’t mean it is set in stone for the rest of the season but it is the same sort of thinking in terms of how the team wants to attack and using the best players for that strategy.” Trossard’s numbers in terms of goal attempts per game have increased season-on-season with the Seagulls. From 1.3 in 2019-20 to 1.7 last term to a current 2.6, albeit over only ten fixtures. Asked whether he has been encouraged to shoot more, Potter said: “I wouldn’t say necessarily explicitly more. He’s maybe in a bit more of a central position. DANNY WELBECK CAN GIVE BRIGHTON SOME GOOD NEWS “He is in a bit more of an advanced position so the opportunities come more. “I think it’s all about decision-making and that, in the final third, is what separates the top players with the good ones. “That decision making and execution in the final third when there is not that much time and space. “Leo has got the quality to execute and to decide and it’s about putting him in those positions as often as we can. GRAHAM POTTER RELISHES CLASH WITH OLD MATE “It is always about the team and the collective, because that is that starting point for everything. How does the team want to attack and defend? “Based on those thoughts you can look at the best players that can fill those positions in the best way. Trossard averaged three shots per game as main man in his final season with Genk. That number reduces to 1.5 (which is surprisingly high, perhaps) in international action with the all stars of Belgium.
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#PLStories- Brighton’s Graham Potter reveals Aaron Connolly setback #BHAFC

November 5, 2021
Graham Potter expects Aaron Connolly to deal with the disappointment of missing out on international action. The Albion striker is not part of the Republic of Ireland squad to play Portugal and Luxembourg in forthcoming World Cup qualifiers. Potter and Republic boss Stephen Kenny both reported Connolly had a minor heel issue. There appeared a slight difference of interpretation as to why he was not in the Irish squad. But Kenny recognised he would probably be fit in time for next Thursday’s fixture against the Portuguese. Potter said: “He picked up a heel injury after the Leicester game. “It was only minor but we just probably felt the game at Liverpool came too soon. “It was only a couple of days’ recovery time so that was disappointing for him. BRIGHTON V NEWCASTLE - GRAHAM POTTER'S PRESS CONFERENCE   “I thought he did well against Leicester, worked hard for the team. “I imagine he will be frustrated and disappointed not to play for his country because he wants to do that. “But, at the same time, he will respect the decision of Stephen. “That’s life. You have to accept the coach makes these decisions and that is what Aaron does.” Kenny was at Leicester and watched Connolly in Carabao Cup action. He said today: “It was great to see him get 90 minutes in because he has not had that often over the last fair period of his career. “He has had a heel issue since then. “He missed the league game, he hasn’t trained at all. “He is unable to train at the moment so, on that basis, he has been left out.” Kenny said he had been in touch both with Potter and Connolly. He added: “I spoke to Graham in midweek. I have a good relation with Graham. “He hasn’t been training for Brighton. “I spoke to Aaron yesterday and he didn’t feel he was really right. “Technically he could possibly be available next Thursday for selection.”
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#PLStories- Graham Potter hails incredible Brighton performance after draw 2-2 at Liverpool #BHAFC

October 31, 2021
Graham Potter praised an "incredible" Albion performance as they stunned Anfield. The Seagulls came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 and were close to taking maximum points at Liverpool. Enock Mwepu and Leandro Trossard scored to secure a point. Albion boss Potter said: “It was a wonderful game, one of the best games I have been involved in I think. I can’t think of another one better. "And the guys in the second half, an incredible performance. "I didn’t think we were too bad in the first half, we were just punished by a really good team. "They had some really good moments and that can happen here especially. "We survived the third goal when it gets disallowed and from there we have a bit of belief, a response to score and then the second half was a wonderful performance." Albion momentarily thought they had gone 3-2 up when Trossard rounded Alisson to cap a great move – but he was a yard offside. Potter said: “It was a fantastic move, great goal but it’s offside so that’s life. “But take nothing away from the performance of the team. The way they played, showed togetherness and trust in what they were doing. “Resilience, character, all the things you want - and also quality.”
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#PLStories – Graham Potter reveals strategy for Brighton against Liverpool #LFC #BHAFC

October 30, 2021
ALBION boss Graham Potter believes that his side needs to be balanced when they take on Liverpool in the Premier League. The Seagulls travel to Anfield on Saturday and will hope to finish a tough week on a high. The match will be a tough task for the Seagulls, as former Reds and Albion defender Mark Lawrenson believes that if they attack Liverpool they would be committing footballing suicide. Graham Potter, however, thinks that the club needs to be balanced in their approach as going to defensive against Jurgen Klopp's men could be just as dangerous. Potter told the Argus: "Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and that is the world we are in and, I respect that opinion. "We have to be balanced clearly because the opponent is of a high level, and that is normal in football, and you have to try and get the balance right between defence and attack. "If you just do one thing like defend then, it can also be suicide as you can never get out of your own box and you can never do anything, and in the end and their quality beats you. "So I think we have got to offer both, but in a balanced way." Brighton manager Graham Potter Albion have been good defensively this season, keeping four clean sheets in the Premier League alone. This has been down to the good form of goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and defenders Lewis Dunk, Shane Duffy, Dan Burn and Joel Veltman. The defence has provided the backbone for the positive start to the season that has seen Albion climb up the Premier League table and are now sat in the fifth position ahead of their tie with Liverpool. Although, with Dan Burn out of the match against the Reds, Potter will have to find a way to fill the gap he leaves in the defence. Speaking about the absence of Burn, Potter said: "He provides a bit of flexibility on the left, is naturally left-footed, can play on the left of a three, can play at left-back, left wing-back. "So we lose that position, but we have other guys who can do things in a different way. We just have to find that solution." The positive is the timely return of Adam Webster, who made his return to the pitch in the Carabao Cup defeat on penalties against Leicester City. While shaky at first, Webster grew into the game and could provide a good option for Potter to call upon for the clash against Liverpool.
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#PLStories- Brighton boss Graham Potter happy with performance despite League cup exit #BHAFC

October 28, 2021
ALBION boss Graham Potter is happy with his side's performance against Leicester City, despite their exit from the Carabao Cup. The Seagulls came from behind on two different occasions as they battled against a strong Foxes side. Albion were hardly outplayed during the game either as Leicester's goals both came from errors from Potter's players, rather than them being outclassed by the Midlands side. Speaking after the game, Potter said: "Really positive team performance, I thought lots of individuals performances were really positive. "Overall it optimises the spirit of the team and group, with people coming in and helping the team and playing with personality "Disappointed that we went out, but happy with the guys." Albion lost the game on penalties after Neal Maupay and Enock Mwepu missed their spot-kicks, whereas the Foxes kept a perfect record throughout. Potter will now have to pick his team up again and get their focus on their big match away to Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday. The manager will be hoping to avoid his side losing three games in a row in a single week, after their defeat to the Foxes and to Manchester City on Saturday.
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#PLStories- Brighton boss urges strikers to take their chance in League Cup #BHAFC

October 27, 2021
Brighton boss Graham Potter hopes Aaron Connolly can use the Carabao Cup tie at Leicester to show why he should be given more game time in the Premier League. Potter is expected to utilise his squad again for Tuesday night’s last-16 clash, with Alexis Mac Allister, Enock Mwepu, Yves Bissouma and defender Adam Webster also likely to be in the frame. Republic of Ireland forward Connolly, 21, scored both goals in the 2-0 win over Swansea in the third round but has since featured only as a late substitute in the 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Potter accepts team selection is never an easy topic to address with players when they are not involved, but expects all of his squad to be ready whenever needed. “Anytime the guys get to play is an opportunity, that is the life for professional footballers,” said Potter. “Of course everybody has opinions and it is easy to speak and talk, but actually the best way to do it is to let football speak and what you do on the pitch. “We were really pleased with Aaron in the last (cup) game. It was nice for him to get some goals. “We have been picking up points in the Premier League so it is not so easy (on the bench), but that is how life is. “You have to wait your chance, be patient, you have to keep working, to keep focus on yourself and make sure that if the opportunity comes that you are ready and you can take it.” Brighton were beaten 4-1 at home by Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday but nevertheless have enjoyed a fine start to the new campaign – which in itself gives Potter another selection dilemma. “It is a bit more of a difficult conversation if you are down the bottom of the league and you haven’t got any points, but we have been fourth in the Premier League, so clearly the 11 who are playing are doing okay,” the Albion boss said. “So sometimes it is the life of a professional footballer, sometimes is not fair, sometimes the coach makes a different decision, and there is competition because it is the highest level. “All you can do as a player is not let the coach’s decision affect your response really. “Make sure you are ready, make sure that when you are on the pitch you are doing your best and that you make it difficult for the coach not to play you. “All you can do is be honest, articulate your thoughts to the player, and then the response is their responsibility.”
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#PLStories- Graham Potter hoping Brighton’s league cup run continues #BHAFC

October 27, 2021
GRAHAM Potter wants Albion to progress in the League Cup when they take on Leicester City tomorrow evening. The Seagulls were dumped out of the league cup in the third round last season by Aston Villa, but they have a chance of making it into the final eight teams of the competition this year. Potter's team will travel to the King Power Stadium tomorrow and will be hoping to put in a better performance than they did against Manchester City on Saturday. In his pre-match press conference, Potter said: "It is not something I have given a massive amount of thought to, we want to win the game, in cup competitions, there is no point thinking anything other than the next match you play. "We are ambitious, we understand that a cup run can help the positivity and something that the supporters will like and enjoy. "We will do our best in the game, and we want to be competitive, and we want to win as I am sure Leicester will want to as well. We go tomorrow and we will give it a go." Albion have beaten the Foxes already this season in the League, but Potter does not think that will count for much when the teams take on each other. Potter said: "I don't think the past counts for much, it will be two completely different teams, Brendan will make changes, and we will too. "It is at their place, they will look to be dominant at home, and we need to be ready for and that we will have to compete and do our best. "We will do our best. It is a great game for us and a good opportunity for the guys, we are looking forward to it."
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#PLStories- Brighton boss Graham Potter gives positive injury update before league cup match #BHAFC

October 27, 2021
ALBION boss Graham Potter has delivered a positive injury update on his squad ahead of their Carabao Cup tie against Leicester City. The manager confirmed that there were no new injury concerns and that Adam Webster would be involved in the match against the Foxes. The defender returned to training last week and made the bench against Manchester City on Saturday but did not come on as a substitute. Potter said: "We have 20 plus players who are fighting every day to play, and they are supporting each other, and this is an opportunity for guys who have not played as much to play. "Whenever Adam is available, it is a timely occasion, he is an important player for us. If you back to the Watford game, he was probably our most effective attacking player, he gives us a different dimension. "He is competing for his place, and he needs to build up his minutes, and he will be involved tomorrow, which is good news for us." Tariq Lamptey has also only recently returned to action following his own injury issues. The full-back has made a couple of cameo appearances in the last couple of weeks and impressed against the Citizens. Potter said: "We have a plan with Tariq, and we have had a plan, it depends on how much involvement he has and he played quite a bit against Manchester City. "So with a view to Liverpool, we will make the call about him. We don't have any fresh injury problems, and we just need to make the decision about who's playing in the squad."
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#PLStories- Graham Potter praises Brighton after defeat to Manchester City #MCFC

October 24, 2021
Graham Potter had no complaints about his team’s efforts against Manchester City – or the goal which opened the first-half floodgates. Robert Sanchez and his defenders claimed the keeper had been fouled before Ilkay Gundogan tapped in for the opener n City’s 4-1 win. Potter suggested he did not think there was a foul. The Albion head coach said: “It happens. It wasn’t the best goal from our perspective. When it was live, my instinct was it was a foul but I have not seen it back.” But Potter enjoyed his side’s response from 3-0 down at the break. He said: “Performance-wise I am so proud of the players. “We were playing against a top team who deserved to win. “But our players gave everything. “They did everything we asked them to do. SOLLY MARCH VERDICT ON BRIGHTON V MANCHESTER CITY “They were together, they had spirit, they had quality so we are disappointed to lose but our performance was something to be proud of.” Asked whether confidence would be dented less thanks to the second-half improvement, Potter said: “It’s not dented at all. I can’t be prouder of the team. “I can’t be prouder of the performance. “In the second half I thought we were the better team until the 85th minute.”
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#PLStories- Brighton’s Graham Potter excited by Kaoru Mitoma hat-trick #BHAFC

October 23, 2021
Albion could consider a January recall for Kaoru Mitoma – red-tape permitting. The Japanese wideman scored a superb second-half hat-trick for Union St-Gilloise as they went top of the league in Belgium. It did not go un-noticed at Albion’s training complex. Mitoma has yet to start a league game after going on loan to USG following his move from the J-League. But that could well change as they visit Eupen tomorrow evening. Mitoma went on as sub with his side 2-0 down to Seraing and having just been reduced to ten men. His treble, coming in from the left, helped them to a 4-2 win. Albion have personnel detailed to keep close tabs on their array of loan players. So clearly his performance would not have passed them by, had it been good or bad. But Graham Potter was asked whether, on a more basic level, his feats had been talked about at the club this week. Albion’s head coach said: “It has been mentioned. It’s fantastic – fantastic for him, for Union as well. “We are delighted. They are pushing at the top. Long may that continue. “He is an exciting player.” Mitoma’s stunning treble came as Albion were drawing a blank at Norwich. While clearly it was only one half-game in a league which falls below European elite level, it was an emphatic proof of the 24-year-old’s potential. PEP GUARDIOLA WARNS BRIGHTON AHEAD OF PREMIER LEAGUE CLASH He hopes to break into the senior Japan squad, which would help in the process of securing a UK work permit. Asked whether the paperwork was the only reason Mitoma was in Belgium, Potter told The Argus: “As I understand it, that’s the challenge. “At the moment he is enjoying his football there and it is important for him to take that step. Then we see what we can do in terms of the red tape, so to speak, the regulations and then we will make a decision in January.”
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#PLStories- Brighton boss Graham Potter reviews goalless draw at Norwich City #BHAFC

October 17, 2021
Graham Potter played down a penalty controversy at Carrow Road. Neal Maupay felt he was tripped by Canaries goalkeeper Tim Krul in a 0-0 draw. There appeared to be some contact on Maupay’s ankle as he tried to go around the keeper. But referee Peter Bankes did not award a spot kick.   "How can you not see that he has clipped him!?" 👓#BHAFC think they should have a penalty against Norwich - Jeff clearly thinks they have a point! 😂 pic.twitter.com/SEq2hTZXro — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 16, 2021   Video official Adrian Holmes did not advise he take another look. Albion boss Potter said: “I’ve not looked at it really closely. “It looked like there was a bit of contact. “But obviously we are back into that realm of, if the referee on the pitch doesn’t give it does the VAR over-rule? “I’ve not seen it closely enough. It is what it is. "We had a good chance with Neal but they had some opportunities as well.” Both teams had chances to break the deadlock and Albion had to defend strongly at times. Potter said: “I'm probably disappointed we didn’t play as well as we can. “At the same time we weren’t bad. “It was just a hard fought game. NORWICH 0 BRIGHTON 0: HOW THE ACTION PLAYED OUT AT CARROW ROAD “Two teams going at it, in the end probably a little bit too open for our liking. “But the way the guys defended and stuck at it, desire to keep the ball out of the net, was top. “It’s a hard-earned point at a tricky place where you can see they are fighting for points.
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#PLStories- Graham Potter reaction to Newcastle speculation #BHAFC

October 16, 2021
Graham Potter says he hopes fans are not taken in by “false headlines” after speculation linking him with the Newcastle job. The Albion boss was linked with Toon by a national newspaper amid reports Steve Bruce’s position is under threat after a buyout at St James’ Park. However, The Argus reported on Monday that those who follow Newcastle the closest on Tyneside had heard no suggestions he was on the new owners’ list to take over. That all flared midway through the international fortnight which is now drawing to an end. As attention returned to the Premier League, Potter was asked about the purported Toon interest during his press conference relevant to tomorrow’s match at Norwich. He replied: “All it is is opinion. We live in a 24-hour news world. They have to fill it with something. “A lot of it is not true. It’s just what it is. “I feel a little bit for the supporters because they have to read speculation or they have to read false headlines that aren’t correct. “But I think most people understand that’s just the world we’re in. “It was probably less than a year ago that there was a lot of the opposite noise around whether you’re doing a good job, or whether it’s time to move on for me, that type of stuff. “With football it can change quickly and I don’t pay too much attention to the noise from the outside. “I don’t trust the positive noise that much and I don’t get too carried away if it’s negative. “Like I said, this time last year – probably even less – I’m answering questions about whether I have the support of the board.” BRIGHTON AWAIT RIGHT MOMENT FOR TARIQ LAMPTEY Potter has received regular plaudits this term after guiding Brighton to 14 points from seven fixtures – their best start to a Premier League campaign. Current form is in stark contrast to last year when the Seagulls won just two of their opening 18 top-flight fixtures. Albion are two points below table-topping Chelsea – and could have had those points at home to Arsenal in their most recent fixture. Potter said: “From a points perspective, we’ve done well this year so far but we’ve (only) played seven matches. “This time last year we’d played seven matches and probably our performances were as good as they are now. The difference is we’ve got the points. And obviously we’re in a world where it’s quite simplistic. “If you win, you’re good. If you lose, you’re bad. “With that in mind, you just have to try and be consistent, try and be calm, try to do your job the best you can and not to listen to the noise from the outside.”
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#PLStories- Albion manager #GrahamPotter happy with Palace point #BHAFC

September 28, 2021
ALBION manager Graham Potter was happy with the point his side earned against Crystal Palace. The Seagulls were dominated for much of the game against their fiercest rivals but managed to scrape a draw thanks to a last-minute goal from Neal Maupay. Potter's team went behind late in the first half due to a Wilfred Zaha penalty, which was conceded by a clumsy Leandro Trossard challenge on Conor Gallagher. For much of the second half, Albion huffed and puffed to try and find an equaliser but failed to create many meaningful chances until Maupay struck in the 96th minute. However, Potter is more focused on the result than how his team played. He said: "It is a difficult place to come and to play. We are happy with the point. "Performance wise, we can do better, and we were far from perfect, but we deserved something from the game. "Once it is over, no one cares how you played once it is over. It is all about results. "We know we can improve, which is exciting." Albion missed the chance to go top of the Premier League, but that has not worried the manager. Brighton and Hove Albion manager Graham Potter gestures on the touchline during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Monday September 27, 2021. Potter said: "It is not something we think too much about, what the table says after six games. "I think it is more important that we have played six games and have thirteen points, that is more than two points per game. "It gives us a good foundation. We know we can do better and improve but at the same time, we have to credit the players, they keep going, and their resilience is really good." Last season Palace scored a last-minute winner at the Amex to beat Albion despite being second best for the majority of the game. For Potter, he was happy to be on the other side of a last-minute goal. He said: "It is a wonderful feeling for us now to celebrate in front of our fans, especially when it is 1-0 before you score. "The players kept going and pushing in an even game, and we are happy with the point."
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#PLStories- #GrahamPotter confirms #YvesBissouma and #TariqLamptey in squad for Crystal Palace match #BHAFC

September 24, 2021
Graham Potter has confirmed that Yves Bissouma will be in the matchday squad on Monday night match versus Crystal Palace. The Malian midfielder sustained a knee injury against Leicester but was “desperate” to continue, which he did with the blessing of Albion’s medical staff. Bissouma was withdrawn with ten minutes to go in place of Enock Mwepu as a precaution. Bissouma will be back in the squad on Monday. Albion boss Potter hinted before the Swansea match that he was hopeful that Bissouma would be involved against Palace and confirmed that the situation is the same today. He said: “Probably the same [situation] but we will see how he is and hopefully he can train on Saturday.” Meanwhile, Potter said that Pascal Gross and Tariq Lamptey will be back in the squad for Palace on Monday, but will be assessed over the weekend. Tariq Lamptey will also be in the squad on Monday. Seagulls’ boss said on Lamptey: “We’re delighted with his 45 minutes against Swansea last night and we’re delighted that he came through that well. He looked good and strong, but it’s another step for him [to be starting a PL game]. Potter added that Gross’ situation is different to Tariq Lamptey but said he came through last night with no problem. He said: “He’s somebody we will monitor over the next couple of days and then we will see how he is on Saturday and then work out what his involvement will be, but he will be back in the squad [for Palace]. Gross' free kick that smashed the bar. Potter said he will be in the squad for Monday too. Potter confirmed that Webster will not be back for Monday, with his return looking more likely after the international break. While Alexis MacAllister will train on Saturday after a “sore” knee to the back last night, and Mwepu will be given time to rest to see how his groin is.
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#PLStories- #GrahamPotter appreciates warm welcome to #JurgenLocadia by Brighton fans #BHAFC

September 24, 2021
Albion fans have been thanked for the warm welcome back they gave Jurgen Locadia. The striker was cheered as he went on as sub versus Swansea in the Carabao Cup. It was his first outing for the Seagulls since the start of Graham Potter’s tenure as head coach two years ago. Potter said: “It was really nice for the crowd to give him that reception. “I thought that was fantastic, actually. “I want to say a thank you to them for that. “It’s nice for the players to receive that support.” Potter has been impressed by Locadia’s attitude since he returned from his loan at Cincinnati. BRIGHTON KEEP CLOSE EYE ON ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER He added: “He wants to help the team. He is supporting the players. “He has a good attitude around the training ground. BRIGHTON WANT TO GET BEST FROM AARON CONNOLLY “He has a smile on his face and wants to be a part of what we are doing. “You could see his qualities when he came on. “It was only 15 or 20 minutes but some really good touches, some good qualities. “He has the ability, there’s no doubt
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#PLStories- #GrahamPotter praises Brighton in Carabao Cup tie against Swansea City #BHAFC

September 23, 2021
Graham Potter was full of praise for his young Albion side as they beat Swansea City tonight in the Carabao Cup third round. The Seagulls boss was happy with Brighton coming out on top against a hardworking Swansea side who had their fair share of chances. [embedded content] Potter said: “Delighted to go through, it was a tough game. Two teams going at it. Swansea contributed really well, I thought they were fantastic as well. “Really pleased with our players, I thought the attitude was great. Commitment to the game, showed good respect to the opponents, worked really hard and obviously Aaron’s two finishes made the difference.” Aaron Connolly grabbed himself a brace in his first start of the season. His only previous appearance was a 45 minute cameo against Watford in August. Connolly's first goal. Pictures by Liz Finlayson. Graham Potter praised his player’s attitude against a “well set up” Russell Martin Swansea side. He said: “They had a great a great attitude to the game which I think you need against Russell’s team because they’re really well set up. READ MORE: Connolly scores two as Albion beat Swansea 2-0 “They keep the ball and test you in terms of how many men you commit forward. They find the spaces if you don’t close them off which they did a few times tonight. “All the boys I’m really pleased with, had some young guys on there as well. I thought Ed Turns was really good making his debut.”
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#PLStories- #GrahamPotter praises Brighton after win over Leicester City #BHAFC #LCFC

September 20, 2021
Graham Potter said Albion played well to beat Leicester - and had a bit of luck. The Seagulls head coach said: "It’s a great three points for us in front of our own supporters. "I thought they were amazing today, our fans. "Really got behind us and helped us when we needed them. "I thought we played well to get the lead and had to do lots of things really well. "Defend, attack, the bit in between. I thought we did that well. "Leicester are a quality side and they responded. They scored a good goal. "We had to hang on, we needed a bit of luck. BRIGHTON 2 LEICESTER CITY 1 - OUR LIVE REPORT "The margins that maybe went away from us last year were in our favour and we managed to hang on for a fantastic three points. "It’s a great start for us but that’s all it is - a start. There’s a long way to go."
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#PLStories- Brighton’s #DannyWelbeck hopes to start against Leicester #BHAFC

September 19, 2021
The striker has reported no ill-effects to his 63-minute outing at Brentford last Saturday. He could start again when Leicester visit the Amex tomorrow. Welbeck’s pre-season was wiped out and his league campaign put on hold by a hamstring issue. Head coach Graham Potter brought him back into the XI earlier than expected against the Bees. Potter reported yesterday: “He has been fine this week. “He will definitely benefit from the game time. “He played well. It was not the easiest of games for him to go into but he did it very well. “We wanted to give him 60 minutes which is why he came off when he did. “But he has trained very well this week and is available for Leicester.” JAKUB MODER MAKING BIG POGRESS WITH BRIGHTON Potter said 30-year-old Welbeck still has plenty in the his legs. He added: “Danny wants to play as long as he can and I think he has a lot of time left. He wants to play, run and be part of the team. “When that's the case, you have a chance.”
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#PLStories- #GrahamPotter reveals #AdamWebster is set for a spell on the sidelines #BHAFC

September 18, 2021
Brighton head coach Graham Potter has given an injury update on Adam Webster, Pascal Gross, Enock Mwepu and the rest of his squad ahead of their clash with Leicester on Sunday afternoon at the Amex (2pm). Webster had to gingerly walk off the pitch 37 minutes into their 1-0 win over Brentford due to a hamstring injury he picked up when clearing the ball. Gross and Mwepu both missed on the matchday squad at the Brentford Community Stadium due to Covid-related issues. But ahead of their clash with the Foxes, Potter has given an update on the trio and the rest of his squad. He said: “Enock is available, Pascal isn't. Adam Webster will miss the game. Dan Burn is back in contention for the squad. "Adam we are probably looking the other side of the international break." Potter also revealed Tariq Lamptey is still on course to return for Albion in their Carabao Cup tie on Wednesday against Swansea. He said: "Tariq has made really good for progress for a while and is looking better and better so that is still the plan for him (Swansea cup game)." Potter also confirmed Aaron Connolly is available having trained all week after missing out on the squad at Brentford last weekend.
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#PLStories- #GrahamPotter has been pleased with Brighton’s start to the season #BHAFC

September 5, 2021
Graham Potter has been pleased with his sides start to the campaign but warns them there is still plenty for them to work on. The Seagulls headed into the international break having picked up three wins out of a possible four with their only defeat being against Everton at the Amex prior to the break. Potter men’s became the first Albion side since the 2011/12 season to win their first three games of the season. Their return of six points out of a possible nine in the Prem leaves them eighth in the table and with the same number of points as last season’s champions Manchester City and Leicester who finished fifth. But despite having some positives to take from their opening three leagues games, Potter has warned there is still things they need to improve on. He told The Argus: “I think in some ways we are (pleased with the start to the season) but it is hard to say that as we haven’t played as well as we would have like today (against Everton). “But we also have to put things into perspective the group has done well and got two wins in the Premier League and a win in the Carabao Cup. “It is not all doom and gloom it is just a reality check unless we are at our very best it is hard for us against teams that have got the quality Everton have.” Albion face a tough couple of games after the break away at Brentford a week today (September 11), before then hosting Leicester the following weekend (Sunday, September 18).
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#PLStories- Brighton’s #MoisesCaicedo joins Beerschot on loan as #Graham Potter provides insight #BHAFC

September 1, 2021
Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo has joined Belgian top-flight side Beerschot on a season-long loan, subject to international clearance. The 19-year-old joined Albion from Independiente del Valle in February. He then went on to make three appearances for the U23s last season. Caicedo was then handed his senior debut in the Seagulls 2-0 win over Cardifff last week, where he set-up Andi Zeqiri for their second goal. Albion head coach Graham Potter said:  “This loan will gives Moises the chance to play regularly, something we believe will be of huge benefit to him at this stage in his career. “As with all our players heading out on loan, we will be keeping a close eye on how he progresses this season and we wish Moises all the best for the season ahead in Belgium.”
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#PLStories- #GrahamPotter admits Brighton were not at their best in defeat to Everton #BHAFC

August 29, 2021
Graham Potter felt Brighton were not quite at the races in their 2-0 defeat to Everton at the Amex. Goals in either half from Demarai Gray and Dominic Calvert-Lewin ended the Seagulls 100% start to the season. The hosts did have chances throughout the game with the closest they came to get a goal being Pascal Gross’ free kick which was well saved by the legs of Jordan Pickford despite the England No.1 diving the wrong way. But Potter admits his side were not at their best in the game. Albion's head coach said: “I think the better team won, we were not quite at our maximum which was not for the want of trying, not for the want of attitude. “But we huffed and puffed without really playing to our highest level and when you are playing a team that is in good form like Everton are, that are well organised with good players that it is hard for us to get results and that has been proven today.”
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#PLStories- Brighton’s #JaysonMolumby joins West Bromwich Albion on season-long loan #BHAFC #WBAFC

August 28, 2021
Brighton midfielder Jayson Molumby has joined Championship high-flyers West Bromwich Albion on a season-long loan, with a view to a permanent move for undisclosed terms. The 22-year-old has found game time hard to come by at Albion since returning from his loan spell at fellow Championship side Preston in the second half of last season, where he made 16 appearances and picked up one assist. So far this season he has not featured for Graham Potter's side with both of his appearances coming for the U23s in their wins over Derby and West Ham in the BPL 2 earlier this month. He will now link up with his Albion teammate Matt Clarke and join the Baggies who are unbeaten so far in the Championship and sit second in the table, only behind leaders Fulham on goal difference. The Republic of Ireland international will also link up with his compatriots Dara O'Shea and Callum Robinson at the Hawthorns. Albion head coach Graham Potter said: “Jayson did really well during his previous loans in the Championship with Preston North End and Millwall, and he is at the stage where he has had that taste of senior football and is keen to be playing regularly.  “It’s a really good move for him, West Brom have made a strong start to the league season and are keen to get back to the Premier League, and there is the opportunity to play regularly and potentially seal a permanent move to the club.  “He is a great professional, and he has some terrific attributes. "We will be monitoring his progress and development this season, and we wish him well for the season ahead.”
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#PLStories- #GrahamPotter discusses next step for #MoisesCaicedo #BHAFC

August 28, 2021
Albion have been considering a loan move for Moises Caicedo ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline. But Graham Potter has made it clear they like what they see from the Ecuador international. Caicedo was brought into midfield at Cardiff City in midweek and played a huge part in the night’s second goal, calmly converted by Andi Zeqiri. Potter stopped to correct himself when he spoke about Caicedo’s first proper taste of English football. Not because he had any doubts over the value of those 90 minutes in a competitive Carabao Cup contest. But he broke off after his reference to English football to say: “Well, Welsh opposition.” One would expect nothing less from a former Swansea manager. Caicedo has had to wait longer for action than his army of fans back home were expecting. He has been on the bench in the Premier League and his chances of some minutes will improve if Enock Mwepu is ruled out of the Everton game. But he has had to be patient for an opportunity and, so it appears, it may be he has to go elsewhere for serious involvement. Potter told The Argus: “He has had to be patient. “He came in halfway through the season, which is never easy to do. “Obviously this season he missed a bit with his involvement in the Copa America. “We like him, really believe in him. “It’s about finding the right pathway for him in terms of into the first team. “The other night would have been important for him, just to face a British football game. “That was important for him to just feel that and then of course we need to make a decision in terms of what the next steps for him are. “Whether it’s closer to our first team, whether it’s a possible loan move. “We will see, we will make the right call there. “But we believe in him a lot.” That answer clearly suggested a loan move was being looked at. Asked for confirmation of that, Potter replied: “As I have said with quite a lot of players, you have got to make the right decision in terms of whether we have got cover enough to make sure we are competitive in the games. “Then, with each individual, assess what the right thing for them to do is in terms of if there is an opportunity where we can significantly speed up their development. “As we have seen with Ben (White), it’s a way for the guys to be in our first team, it’s a way for the guys to develop themselves. “So it’s something you can’t rule out but, equally, he could be in our first team in a couple of weeks. “That’s the beauty of football. You never know!” Caicedo’s debut at Cardiff was noted by media back home, including a tweet from the club which described him as the “machine in midfield.” That is not surprising. Even his games as an unused sub have been diligently reported. He will miss three World Cup qualifiers over the next fortnight against Uruguay, Chile and Paraguay with Premier League clubs not releasing their internationals who would have been heading to countries on the Government’s red list. Whether that means his next stop is Brentford – or somewhere else on loan - remains to be seen. If he is still around, there could be a home date with more Welsh opposition in the form of Swansea in the third round of the Carabao Cup. It means Potter takes on the club he used to manage - and that is something he will look forward to when it draws closer. He said: “It’s a home tie for us which is important at this stage. “We’ve got three Premier League games before then so I haven’t given it too much thought. “But I am looking forward to seeing some really good people because it’s a fantastic football club, Swansea. “I had a really enjoyable year there and it would be good to see some familiar faces.”
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#PLStories- Brighton’s #PercyTau agrees move to Al Ahly #BHAFC

August 27, 2021
Percy Tau has agreed a permanent move to Egyptian club Al Ahly on undisclosed terms. The transfer will be formally concluded once the transfer window reopens in Egypt and is also subject to international clearance. Albion head coach Graham Potter said: “I have really enjoyed working with Percy. He is very professional and extremely popular with the rest of the squad, but at this stage of his career he wants to be playing regularly and we fully understand that. “This move gives him the opportunity to do that and he is joining one of Africa’s top clubs. On behalf of everyone at the club I wish him well for the future.”
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#PLStories- Brighton striker #FlorinAndone joins Cadiz on loan #BHAFC

August 24, 2021
Florin Andone has joined Cadiz on loan for the rest of the season. The striker tied up details, including a medical, today. Head coach Graham Potter said: “This represents a good move for all parties, with the potential for Florin to play regular football, something he hasn’t had the chance to do in the last year or so due to injury. “He has worked really hard on his rehabilitation, is ready to play and now wants to be playing regularly. GRAHAM POTTER'S CARDIFF V BRIGHTON PRESS CONFERENCE "We wish him well for the loan spell and the season ahead in La Liga.” The loan could lead to a more permanent deal for the former Deportivo La Coruna frontman.  
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#PLStories- #GrahamPotter warns Brighton it is just the start after back-to-back wins #BHAFC

August 23, 2021
Graham Potter was glad to see his side pick up back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time this season, but warned them it is only a start. Albion beat Watford 2-0 at the Amex yesterday evening, which meant it was the first time in the Premier League that they have won their opening two games of the campaign. Prior to today’s match the Seagulls are just one of two sides to have a 100% record along with Liverpool, which sees them sit second in the table. However, Potter has warned his players that it is only a start with a tough Carabao Cup second round tie at Championship Cardiff on Tuesday, before they then face Everton at the Amex on Saturday. He said: “It is a nice start there is no denying that because back-to-back wins are so hard to come by in this league away at Burnley and then at home here is really good for us. But it is only a start and six points. “As we know you can go a long time before you get six points, but it gives us a start. “We play the EFL Cup on Tuesday, which will be important for the group and then we have to get ready for another tough game here against Everton.”
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#PLStories- Brighton boss #GrahamPotter reveals family Covid tragedy #BHAFC

August 20, 2021
Graham Potter has urged ongoing vigilance against Covid-19 after his family were hit by tragedy. But he has no heightened concerns about the impending return of full crowds to the Amex. Albion’s road to post-lockdown normality takes a huge step forwards on Saturday when they host Watford (5.30pm). About 30,000 fans will converge on the Amex for the first time since the virus paralysed the nation 18 months ago. Potter, left, says he supports vaccination but understands those, including members of his playing staff, who have concerns. He is very confident in all protocols and controls in place around the stadium on matchday. But he has warned care must still be paramount to keep Covid at bay. Albion’s head coach said: “I’ve had some tragic experience of someone losing their life that wasn’t jabbed, within our family, so I know that it’s dangerous. “He was 48, not the same age as the players of course, but young with two young kids, so it’s tragic. “So of course I would advise that (vaccination), because I don’t want anybody else to go through that. “But at the same time I also understand people will have concerns, and we have to respect those concerns and try to work with them, educate and help and make sure people come to a decision that feels right for them.” Asked whether there was support for vaccination within his squad, Potter said: “It’s not unanimous, there are concerns. It’s important that those concerns are addressed, or answered or communicated. BRIGHTON'S TAYLOR RICHARDS SIGNS NEW CONTRACT “I don’t think it’s right that we’re in this polarising situation where it’s black or white, you need to have the jab or not. Everybody has to be able to make a choice, of course. “It hasn’t gone away, we’re still living with it, still trying to work out, and probably the reality is no one really knows for sure because we’ve never been through this before. It’s a new disease we’re all having to get our heads around. “It’s still going to be there and we have to be careful, and making sure adhere to all the safety protocols. “And do our best to try to get back to normal, play football, and move the country forwards as best we can.” Potter said his cousin’s husband died in the last week after a short illness. He added: “It was obviously devastating to go through and witness, and tragic for the family, and I wouldn’t wish that on anybody.”
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#PLStories- #GrahamPotter after midfielder #TaylorRichards signs new deal #BHAFC

August 20, 2021
Brighton midfielder Taylor Richards has signed a new three-year deal at the club. The 20-year-old joined the Seagulls in July 2019 from Manchester City. He was a regular for Albion's U23s in the 2019/20 season making 19 appearances in all competitions scoring six goals and picking up three assists. Richards made his first-team debut in September 2019 in their Carabao Cup third round defeat to Aston Villa at the Amex in September 2019. Last season he joined League One side Doncaster on loan where he made 48 appearances, scoring 11 goals and picked up five assists. That left him second on the list of Rovers top scorers in the 2020/21 season, with only forward Fejiri Okenabirhie (12) scoring more. Richards was an unused substitute for the Seagulls in their 2-1 win over Burnley in the Premier League last weekend. Head coach Graham Potter said: “Taylor has impressed during pre-season and he was deservedly part of the first-team squad at Burnley last weekend. “He had a very productive loan spell at Doncaster last season, and this new contract is a reward for his hard work and progress he’s made since he arrived.”