Brighton and Hove Albion FC have sacked their manager Chris Hughton after finishing 17th in the Premier League.
The Seagulls only picked up three wins from their last 23 games as they finished one place above the relegation places.
Brighton won none of their final nine matches.
Chairman Tony Bloom says the poor run of form “put our status at significant risk”.
Bloom said: “Our run of three wins from 23 Premier League matches put our status at significant risk. It is with that in mind, and the performances during that period, that I now feel it’s the right time for change.”
He is the seventh Premier League manager to be sacked this season.
Hughton’s last game in charge saw Brighton lose 4:1 to league Champions Manchester City, despite leading 1:0 initially.
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Brighton and Hove Albion FC have sacked their manager Chris Hughton after finishing 17th in the Premier League.
The Seagulls only picked up three wins from their last 23 games as they finished one place above the relegation places.
Brighton won none of their final nine matches.
Chairman Tony Bloom says the poor run of form “put our status at significant risk”.
Bloom said: “Our run of three wins from 23 Premier League matches put our status at significant risk. It is with that in mind, and the performances during that period, that I now feel it’s the right time for change.”
He is the seventh Premier League manager to be sacked this season.
Hughton’s last game in charge saw Brighton lose 4:1 to league Champions Manchester City, despite leading 1:0 initially.
