Chris Hughton has revealed he was “hugely disappointed and surprised” to be sacked by Brighton. Chris Hughton has revealed he was “hugely disappointed and surprised” to be sacked by Brighton. “I was hugely disappointed and surprised by the decision that was made to end my time with Brighton and Hove Albion FC,” Hughton said in a statement released by the League Managers Association. “He has helped transform Brighton & Hove Albion, from fighting relegation to League One, to competing with the best teams in the world and retaining Premier League status for yet another season. Brighton lost 1-0 to eventual winners Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals.

Source: Irish Independent May 22, 2019 10:13 UTC