Brighton aces post messages after Chris Hughton's sacking

Yves Bissouma in action against Manchester City yesterday. Picture by Getty Images

Hughton has parted company with the club after four-and-a-half years at the Amex. He guided Albion into the Premier League as runners-up from the Championship in 2016/17 and has kept Brighton in the top-flight in the last two seasons.

A run of three wins from 23 games led to Albion chairman Tony Bloom making the decision to part company Hughton.

Goalkeeper Mathew Ryan said on Twitter: "Shocked to hear of the news of the gaffer this morning. Brought the club success it could only dream of and will always be someone I have the highest respect for through how he conducts himself as a manager and a man. Wish him all the best for his next chapter."

Defender Shane Duffy wrote on Twitter: "Gutted to hear about the gaffer this morning. I wanna thank him for everything he has done for me on and mostly off the pitch. Thank you for giving me the chance to sign for this amazing club @OfficialBHAFC.

"Will always be grateful thank you."

Midfielder Beram Kayal put on Twitter: "Thank you, gaffer, for all the success together these past four and a half years. Good luck for the future."

Posting on Twitter, Yves Bissouma wrote: "Thank You Coach, good luck for the future."

On Instagram winger Anthony Knockaert posted a pictured of himself with Hughton and wrote: "Thank you for everything Gaffer."

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