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face those challenges. The job is one where you’re always under scrutiny.

“The challenge of mental health is often that we feel we’re not good enough or we feel we’re judged, or we’re too harsh on ourselves. But the more we speak about it the more it helps other people.”

As he prepares for tomorrow’s ‘six-pointer’ against 19th-placed

Watford, who are only three points behind the Seagulls, Potter, 44, remains focused.

Brighton have won just once in their past 10 league games and he is pleased the game will be used to highlight the Heads Up charity, which aims to open up discussions around mental health.

He said: “It’s an issue that is becoming more prevalent in society. so-called supporters last month. The shocking incident led to a show of strength from all 20 clubs after a three-hour meeting in London yesterday and brought back unwanted memories for Gold, left. He and fellow co-chairman David Sullivan were targeted when fans went on the rampage during a home game with Burnley in March 2018 as they tried to attack the directors’ box. “The Burnley game was a terrible experience,” explained Gold.

“My 10-year-old granddaughter said: ‘Grandpa, what do they mean? You’re not a liar, are you Grandpa?’ What do you say to a 10-year-old? It was dreadful. I know exactly what Ed has experienced. I’ve experienced it four or five times.” A statement from the Premier League read: “At today’s Shareholders’ Meeting, clubs united against all forms of violent, threatening and abusive behaviour. “Following recent events, the 20 clubs committed to introducing a League-wide ban for anyone banned by their club for discriminatory, abusive or violent acts. “Unacceptable conduct towards players, fans, club employees or referees will not be tolerated.”

People are becoming more of aware of it, and the more we can speak about things and help each other, the better.”

Brighton could end up in the bottom three if things go wrong against the Hornets.

Veteran striker Glenn Murray has signed a new contract until June 2021, just days after scoring a vital late equaliser at West Ham last weekend. Should the 36-year-old

have been used more often?

“Quite possibly – that’s the beauty of hindsight,” he said.

“In my job you can’t be in denial, if you make a mistake or could have done something differently you need to be able to see that.

“Glenn can help us in a big way. As a team now we need to be resilient, we need to show character.”