'Enterprising and easy on the eye'published at 12:41 27 May


Here's my quick assessment of Brighton's Premier League season - and a return to my August predictions.
Pre-season prediction: 12th
Ended the season: 8th
A solid season with plenty of promise under 32-year-old head coach Fabian Hurzeler, with hopes of Europe maintained until the final day, when they won 4-1 at Tottenham but ultimately missed out.
Brighton continue to be enterprising and easy on the eye with their intense style, and this campaign was another example of how far this well-run club has come.
There is usually transfer activity at Amex Stadium, and Brighton will once again have other clubs eyeing outstanding attacking talent such as Joao Pedro and Kaoru Mitoma. History tells us they will be prepared for such eventualities.
What I said in August: "This may not be the top-six season of a couple of years back but Brighton are always so watchable, and will be again."