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  9. Bloom-ing marvellous Brighton eye promised land

    Pat Nevin
    Former footballer and presenter

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    Is it a bit far-fetched or even just wishful thinking? Can a less glamorous, or should that just be less wealthy, club get in on the Champions League action for once? Brighton owner Tony Bloom, with his business acumen and his renowned methodology, has got some previous here.

    Last season, he invested some money – and even more know-how – into Hearts and they came within three minutes of winning the Scottish Premiership title.

    This might not seem such a big deal, but Celtic and Rangers not only have massively bigger budgets than Hearts, between them they have won every league title since 1985, when Sir Alex Ferguson was manager of champions Aberdeen.

    Bloom has shown that he can produce what is considered the impossible. His is a slow, sure, methodical build, not just a flash in the pan after splashing the cash.

    Brighton are head and shoulders above everyone else for buying young talent and selling them at a huge profit, while seemingly not appearing to miss them when they have gone.

    On the current trajectory, do not count Brighton out of a top-six finish. They are now as good on the pitch as they are off it.

    Pat Nevin writes weekly in the Football Extra newsletter. If you're outside the UK and would like to receive it, sign up here.

  10. Cozier-Duberry on Middlesbrough loan and Young Lions call-up

    Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry has been speaking to BBC Radio Sussex after earning his first call-up to the England under-21 squad.

    The 21-year-old is on loan at Championship side Middlesbrough, where he has scored one goal and registered two assists for Kim Hellberg's side.

    The Young Lions begin their qualifying campaign for the next European Championship against Kazakhstan at Molineux on Friday.

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  16. Brighton Q&A: Send in your questions

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    We want you to send in your questions on the Albion for BBC Radio Sussex's Johnny Cantor.

    What do you want to know about Brighton right now?

    Whether it be about aims for the season, player performances, Fabian Hurzeler's tactics, or any topic of your choosing, Johnny will be on hand to answer a selection next week.

    Get in touch with your question here

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  18. 'Stronger with each game... but the next few matches are going to be a real test'

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    We asked you to rate Brighton's start to the Premier League season and tell us what Fabian Hurzeler should be focusing on during the extended international break.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Kelly: I was a bit worried when Welbeck and Van Hecke both left in the summer but the new players seem to be gelling wonderfully and Gross is running the show. Long may it continue!

    Michael: Obviously Hurzeler has continued to do a good job following other well-performing managers. But whoever is in the background at Brighton has kept the team performing to the standards they're achieving consistently. Whoever that is has done incredibly well.

    Simon: Any points we accumulate before our fixture congestion kicks in are valuable. Given the intensity we play with, our form will almost certainly drop off, so we'll just enjoy the plaudits while our players aren't too tired to appreciate them!

    Nicholas: Great start! Clever buys in the transfer window. Hopefully Minteh and Mitoma come back after the break. Big test of European football and how well the Seagulls can rotate players for the Premier League. By January, if we are still top six, then there could be a good chance for Champions League qualification.

    Pam: We're getting stronger with each game, with excellent teamwork, despite having some injured players. The next few matches are going to be a real test, and then we'll know more.

    Barry: A very good start overall. Third in the league is a fantastic position to be in. Chelsea was disappointing, but even there we finished strongly and showed character. Hurzeler should use the extended break to tighten things up defensively and work on maintaining our intensity for the full 90 minutes. There's plenty to be excited about. Keep building on this start and Champions League qualification is a real possibility.

    Robin: A great start to season - yes giving Chelsea a three-goal start was ambitious, but we nearly pulled it back - as seen when gave Manchester United a two-goal lead and did win it. The incredible difference so far is all the goals are being scored by so many players and we're not relying on one or two. Hopefully, after the disruption of the international break, this can be continued and then what a season it potentially is ahead.

  19. Signing Vuskovic was a masterstroke - Sutton

    Luka Vuskovic has been a "masterstroke" addition for Brighton, says former Premier League striker Chris Sutton.

    Brighton's record signing Vuskovic joined in the summer from Tottenham and has featured in all five of the Albion's Premier League matches so far.

    "What an incredible signing; £50m from Spurs - Spurs fans must be thinking 'why have we sold this guy?'", Sutton told BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.

    "When you play like Brighton and you're so aggressive with your press, your best players have to be your centre-backs and for a 19-year-old, he's mobile, he can play, he's big and robust - that's another Brighton masterstroke."

    On Brighton's strong start to the season, former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, added: "Every time I look at Brighton's team, I don't think to myself that it's a really, really good team but for a few years now under Fabian Hurzeler, they've just been excellent."

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds here

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  23. How do you feel about Brighton's start to the season?

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    As we enter the first international break, we want to hear your thoughts on the opening five games of the Premier League season.

    Brighton have experienced a strong start to this top-flight campaign, winning three out of their first five matches, leaving them sitting third in the table.

    Although the Seagulls conceded four goals against Chelsea in their second league game, Fabian Hurzeler's side have only conceded three goals in their following four matches in all competitions.

    How do you rate Brighton's start to the season and why? And what should Hurzeler be focusing on during the extended break?

    Get in touch with your views here

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