Sunday Mirror

Gus backs Potter to fly higher

- ALEX WOOD

GRAHAM POTTER and Brighton are the perfect match, says former Albion manager Gus Poyet.

The Seagulls have been soaring up the Premier League table and managed an impressive 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Tuesday night.

Former Ostersund and Swansea chief Potter has been at the Amex since May 2019 and guided the south coast side to 16th spot last term.

Poyet, who managed the club from 2009-2013, said: “I’m sure that after a few years Brighton will always finish in the top half of the league. They just need to concentrat­e on what they’re doing, they’re doing a terrific job.

“Potter is doing very well, he’s perfect for the team, for the club.

“Knowing the board well, I can see Potter as a manager Brighton would

 ?? ?? GREAT JOB Former boss Poyet is a big fan of Potter
GREAT JOB Former boss Poyet is a big fan of Potter

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