Brighton Appoints Jason Ayto as Sporting Director

Brighton Appoints Jason Ayto as Sporting Director

Brighton & Hove Albion appointed Jason Ayto as sporting director after David Weir's seven-year tenure ended.
Ayto, leaving Arsenal after over a decade including assistant to Edu and interim roles, joins amid admiration for Brighton's culture.
He aims to build on progress.
Paul Barber praises Ayto's talent.
Mike Cave promoted to technical director.
This follows Brighton's meteoric growth since 2017 Premier League promotion, with 15th-highest wage bill yet top-half aims.
Expectation vs.
reality balances amid transitions replacing influential figures.
The cycle of reinvention strengthens foundations despite short-term challenges.
Last season's eighth place punched above weight.
Hurzeler molds the side while off-pitch innovations continue.
Fans ponder perpetual transition as strength.

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