Hughton signs new Brighton deal

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Chris Hughton brushed off the disappointment of losing in the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final with Brighton to sign a new four-year deal with the club.

Hughton led Albion to third place in the Championship and won the LMA Championship Manager of the Year award, but lost 3-1 on aggregate to Sheffield Wednesday in the play-offs. His new deal will run until June 2020. 

Chairman Tony Bloom said: “Chris thoroughly deserves this new contract after such an outstanding season. He has done an exceptional job since he took over as manager on New Year’s Eve 2014. 

“He secured our safety in his first five months …

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