In February, Seagulls fans made their feelings known after a goal from Ismaila Sarr ended a winless run for Crystal Palace and extended Brighton and Hove Albion’s.
The chants aimed at head coach Fabian Hurzeler included: “You don’t know what you’re doing!”
His injury-riven side recovered its form to win a place in Europe and his reputation has grown enough for Manchester United to be rumoured to be interested in securing his services.
This afternoon (Sunday 18 October) at the Amex he faces another test against the team most fans most want vanquished.
Charalampos “Babis” Kostoulis is due to start up front. He almost equalised in February. Fans will be willing him to add to his tally today.
But perhaps the biggest advance is that, although Albion lack an out-and-out striker, just about anyone can score.
Skipper Lewis Dunk, back in the heart of the defence today, scored the goal of the month last month with a long-range strike.
Luka Vuskovic starts alongside him in defence with Ferdi Kadioglu and Olivier Boscagli. Bart Verbruggen is in goal.
Pascal Gross is once again at the heart of Albion’s midfield, with Chema Andres, Yasin Ayari, Diego Gomez and Maxim De Cuyper.
Brighton start third in the table and are aiming to build on their solid start with a club record fourth consecutive Premier League win.
