🎧Albion Unlimited: Going down to the wirepublished at 15:40 BST 19 May
15:40 BST 19 May
Europe is within touching distance and Albion Unlimited is considering what that means for the Seagulls.
You can hear from former Brighton players Glenn Murray, Adam Virgo and Warren Aspinall as they discuss player development, Europe and facing Manchester United.
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'Better is needed against Man Utd'published at 11:32 BST 19 May
11:32 BST 19 May
Scott McCarthy Fan writer
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There is probably never a good time for your centre back and goalkeeper to turn into the Dutch version of the Chuckle Brothers, doing a passable 'To Me, To You' impression with a horrific attempt at a blind back pass to gift the opposition a winning goal.
Yet if you did want to pick a particularly bad moment for Jan Paul van Hecke and Bart Verbruggen to resemble Rotherham's most famous sons, the 96th minute of the penultimate game of the season with Brighton chasing Europe is up there.
The equation was straightforward heading to Leeds on Sunday. An Albion win guaranteed participation in one European competition or another. Potentially the Champions League, depending on other results over this week.
Defeat at Elland Road means that whilst Brighton still have their fate in their own hands, finishing in the top eight now looks much more difficult with a resurgent Manchester United coming to Sussex on Sunday.
What happened against Leeds was therefore a massive opportunity missed. But to put the sole blame on Van Hecke, Verbruggen or anyone else is harsh. Collectively, the Albion were not good enough.
The Chuckle Brother moment would not have been so damaging if Brighton had converted one or two of the 19 shots they had into goals. As many as 13 of those efforts came in the second half.
Throughout the first, the Albion looked like they were in a similar boat to Leeds with nothing to play for. It was astonishing to watch when the possibility of making Brighton history is in touching distance.
I suppose equally astonishing is that we are even talking about the Albion and the Champions League. At the end of February, after one win in 13 league matches, the Championship looked a likely destination.
Brighton deserve a lot of credit for how they have turned things around. It would be a shame to do so much hard work in terms of getting into the Race for Europe, only to then blow it in the finishing straight.
Better is needed against United. No blind back passes would be a good starting point.
David: Thought it was a pretty even game. Brighton looked dangerous when attacking and so did we. Looked like a 0-0 then Dominic Calvert-Lewin capitalised on a Brighton error and we won the game. We defended brilliantly throughout the match. Great win.
Rob: Fantastic win. We carried on playing until the final whistle, soaking up pressure and taking our chance is how you survive in the Premier League. We weren't lucky, just doing our job. I love it.
Mark: Leeds' never-say-die approach is just awesome. Opponents consistently underestimate what a good Premier League team they have become. MOT.
Christine: So proud of Leeds and how they have handled their return to the Premier League. Their tenacity and determination has been first class. To all the so-called fans who were crying out for Daniel Farke's head earlier in the season, bet you are celebrating this win. It annoys me so much when, as soon as a team isn't performing, they want the manager sacked. I have supported Leeds since 1966, lived through the highs and lows and still supported the team. That's what true Leeds fans do. Well done, Leeds, so proud to be a supporter.
Brighton fans
Barry: Extending Fabian Hurzeler's contract now looks questionable after a result like this. Brighton would do better without him.
Joe: Well, the thought of Champions League football next season was a fun one, but let's be honest, we haven't got the attacking strength and depth to compete in the Champions League. Welbeck will need a replacement before long, Rutter has the yips and, for me, Minteh and Gomez are barely top-half Premier League level, let alone Champions League.
Chris: Wasteful is the best way to describe this performance. Wasteful with chances, and wasteful of the opportunity to secure European football again. Brighton have done it the hard way a lot of times in our history, and we are going to have to beat Manchester United to ensure we get it again. That will be some atmosphere at the Amex.
Kevin: Can sum that performance up as Sunday league stuff. Too many sideways or backward passes, no conviction up front and a schoolboy error (again) from Van Hecke, which could cost us a place in Europe. Such a disappointment. When we needed the team to shine, no-one did!
Gossip: Brighton among clubs eyeing winger El Mala published at 08:02 BST 18 May
08:02 BST 18 May
Brentford have joined Brighton and Chelsea in showing an interest in Cologne's 19-year-old German winger Said El Mala. (Mail), external
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