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Potter replaces Hughton as Brighton coach

Brighton have confirmed the appointment of Graham Potter as new head coach.

The Seagulls parted ways with Chris Hughton last week after he guided them to safety in the Premier League, finishing 17th in the top-flight - two points above third-bottom Cardiff.

Potter was immediately touted as a potential replacement for Hughton, despite only taking over at Swansea last July on a three-year deal.

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The 43-year-old impressed during an eight-year spell in charge of Swedish side Ostersund, who he guided to second and third division titles and then to the last 32 of the Europa League in 2017-18.