Hurzeler gives players five days offpublished at 13:42 BST 23 April
13:42 BST 23 April
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Taking three points off Chelsea was not the only reward for the Brighton players and staff as they have also been given five days off.
Addressing his team in the dressing room on Tuesday, Fabian Hurzeler announced they do not need to return to training until Monday when they will start preparing for their trip to Newcastle on Saturday, 2 May.
"I don't normally do it, but you give me a lot and 100% know you will also go all in for the final part of the season," he said. "Four games left and I know you will give everything for this badge and for everyone here.
"So I want you to refresh yourself physically, mentally, and we'll see you guys on Monday.
"There's trust from my side towards you, so make sure you do your individual programme and recovery.
'Good luck buying Tony Bloom'published at 10:00 BST 23 April
10:00 BST 23 April
Scott McCarthy Fan writer
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After Brighton beat Chelsea 3-0 at the Amex, I put my GCSE maths B grade from Oakmeeds Community College in Burgess Hill to good use.
Including transfer add-ons, Marc Cucurella cost the Blues £62m. Graham Potter and five of his staff £21m. Robert Sanchez £25m. Moises Caicedo £115m. Joao Pedro £60m.
Making a grand total of somewhere in the region of £283m paid by Chelsea to the Albion since 2022 for various members of staff.
Remarkably, the true figure is probably even higher. Those calculations do not include recruitment figures like Paul Winstanley and Sam Jewell.
Nor does it stop there. Liam Rosenior is a former Brighton full-back. Ex-Albion goalkeeper Casper Ankergren now works as a coach at Stamford Bridge.
After Facundo Buonanotte was deemed surplus to requirements this summer by Brighton as fourth choice number 10, Chelsea signed him on loan.
In 2023, they hijacked Albion's deal to buy Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall at the 11th hour when the Leicester midfielder was on route to Sussex for a medical.
BlueCo also bought Julio Enciso and Valentin Barco from Brighton for Strasbourg. What are the odds on that pair swapping France for Stamford Bridge in the not-too-distant future after impressing in Ligue 1?
The only conclusion you can possibly draw now is that Chelsea are obsessed with Albion.
Dare I say it, but this obsession and the asset stripping of anything not nailed down at the Amex means I take as much delight from humiliating them as I do Brighton beating Crystal Palace these days.
And there has been plenty of humiliation done recently. Three consecutive Premier League victories for Brighton over the Blues by an aggregate score of 9-1 alongside eliminating them from the FA Cup last season.
At some point, you might think the penny will drop for Chelsea. That it is not the people who make the Albion successful, but the systems put in place by the one bloke overseeing it all.
Todd Boehly and co. might have all that money. Brighton have Tony Bloom. Good luck buying him.
Brighton's 'nimble' duo key to Europe pushpublished at 17:00 BST 22 April
17:00 BST 22 April
There can be nothing more satisfying for Brighton and their fans than putting Chelsea to the sword.
Chelsea have plundered Brighton down the years; players, managers, coaches, recruitment staff.
After last night, Chelsea are behind Brighton in the table, heading the wrong way, down the table, rather than up it.
Seagulls owner Tony Bloom and trusted chief executive Paul Barber watched on, their satisfaction was palpable.
What Chelsea could not buy was them. Bloom's data, Barber's business acumen; their partnership.
As long as they remain at the Amex, Brighton will continue to punch above their weight.
There are some basic truths. Brighton do not operate under the same scrutiny as Chelsea. When Fabian Hurzeler was struggling earlier this season, the spotlight was not as fierce as the one on Liam Rosenior just now. It provides breathing space and crucial time.
Strategies are planned well in advance. Which players are likely to leave - there are always some - what profile are needed in their place.
Bloom and Barber are nimble in a way the biggest clubs are not. Decision making is easier, reaction to unexpected events quicker.
Brighton are on track for Europe, something Bloom feels should be a target.
They don't get everything right. But, as Chelsea have found out, it goes a lot deeper than just taking their staff.
'I just had a feeling' - Hinshelwood on Chelsea goalpublished at 11:48 BST 22 April
11:48 BST 22 April
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Jack Hinshelwood says he "had a feeling" he would score a goal in Brighton's 3-0 win over Chelsea on Tuesday and feels the Seagulls have now "set the standard" for games to come.
The Brighton midfielder told Radio Sussex: "I think we really set the tone early. The early-on goal helped, we filled the pitch with intensity. It carried on throughout the night.
"I think we used frustration from the game on Saturday, we were disappointed.
"I said to my partner and my daughter, who's only 10 months, I said I was going to score today, I just had a feeling. When the first one went by I knew I was getting in the right areas and I just had to keep doing that and I've been doing that the last few weeks and I've been lacking that final touch. When the ball hit the net today it was a nice feeling and a relief.
"We've set the standard now, we can go into each game with great confidence. If we keep the intensity we had today we will have a great chance in all of the games we have left."
Hinshelwood says he will be in attendance at Worthing FC's game against Ebbsfleet Utd to support his dad - Worthing manager Adam Hinshelwood on Saturday.
He added: "For sure I will be there. I think if you told him when he took over at Worthing that if he won the last game of the season, he would get promoted, I think he would have taken it. We need the whole of Sussex to get down there and get behind the team."
Brighton 3-0 Chelsea - the fans' verdictpublished at 09:20 BST 22 April
09:20 BST 22 April
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Brighton beat Chelsea to heap more pressure on Rosenior
We asked for your thoughts after Tuesday's Premier League game between Brighton and Chelsea.
Here are some of your comments:
Brighton fans
Sarah: What a cracker of a game! The first 15 minutes was like watching a well-choreographed ballet - tight passing, forward motion and the great Ferdi Kadioglu goal. The rest of the match didn't disappoint either. The team have really come together cohesively as a side. The best game I've seen this season and certainly the worst from Chelsea. I almost felt sorry for them. If we can hold our nerve, we really are in with a chance of Europe. Just a few short weeks after we were being mentioned in terms of relegation.
Simon: We were super, but never needed to be brilliant. It was like watching a pre-season friendly against Crawley, who would have been better than Chelsea. Just need to keep calm and carry on like this and we can book our flights across Europe again.
Sean: No matter how bad Chelsea were tonight, Brighton were completely dominant - very exciting times!
Jake: A strong performance - surely Kadioglu has to be player of the season?But the turnaround Fabian Hurzeler has managed is quite spectacular considering the chants after the loss to Crystal Palace. A number of Albion fans - myself included - need to eat a big slice of humble pie. And frankly, I'm fine with that as he guides us towards a second European campaign.
Chelsea fans
Dave: Liam Rosenior has to go! He should never have been given the job to begin with. We need a strong manager with a record. These players need leadership and some experience on the field.
Baz: Management pathetic in all departments. The majority of players have no passion or care for the club. Bring in new management and players that care for the club.
Graham: Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez,Moises Caicedo, Estevao, Marc Cucurella and Joao Pedro will all be talking to their agents in the morning and having the same conversation: "Get me out of here." That was a team that didn't believe in the management, on and off the pitch.
Russell: The worst Chelsea display I've seen in the past 40 years, and that is by far the most expensive side put together. What a complete shambles from top to bottom.
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