Brighton have confirmed the permanent appointment of David Weir as technical director following Dan Ashworth's move to Newcastle.
The former Scotland, Rangers and Everton defender had been covering the role in an interim capacity since Ashworth resigned and began a period of garden leave in February.
Ashworth's exit was formally confirmed on Monday as Newcastle announced they had reached agreement with the Seagulls to appoint him as sporting director at St James' Park. Brighton followed by making Weir's position full-time.
Chairman Tony Bloom said: 'David's credentials are very strong, as he has shown in the various roles he has held with us.