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“This has been one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make as chairman”

Chris Hughton

Getty Images | Brighton succeeded in staying in the Premier League for their second year ever, but even so the club have decided to sack manager Chris Hughton.

Brighton chairman Tony Bloom confirms Monday the club have chosen to fire manager Chris Hughton.

The news comes a day after the end of the Premier League season and is due to poor results, according to the chairman.

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13 May 2019 - 11:08 AM

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