How Is Brighton's Recruitment So Good?

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  • čas přidán 31. 01. 2023
  • Despite having lost the likes of Ben White, Yves Bissouma, Marc Cucurella, and Leandro Trossard over the last couple of seasons, as well as their head coach Graham Potter, Brighton & Hove Albion are currently sitting pretty in 10th place in the Premier League - well on course for their best ever season and possibly even European qualification.
    It is a feat which has been made possible by some of the best transfer business in football, with star players like Moises Caicedo, Kaoru Mitoma, and Alexis Mac Allister having slipped seamless in to replace and improve upon every one of their departures.
    So in this documentary, HITC Sevens takes an in-depth look at Brighton's remarkable recruitment, the role of their owner Tony Bloom and his company Starlizard in their date-driven approach, and whether the whole thing is sustainable.
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Komentáře • 596

  • @nopoint2427
    @nopoint2427 Před rokem +1691

    Bloom is a genius he is pretty much playing every Football Manager's dream signing high potential wonderkids everywhere and flipping them for massive profit.

    • @iamthememe78
      @iamthememe78 Před rokem +76

      Cause he's Jewish

    • @syarifairlangga4608
      @syarifairlangga4608 Před rokem +77

      @@iamthememe78 lmao .. their nose prove it themselves.
      they smell money

    • @nighTmareCSGO
      @nighTmareCSGO Před rokem +3

      😂😂😂😭😭😭

    • @pphyjynx8217
      @pphyjynx8217 Před rokem +1

      @@iamthememe78 ignoring the blatant anti-semitism in this statement, if him being Jewish was the reason then why are the glazers so shit at being football owners?

    • @Micfri300
      @Micfri300 Před rokem +4

      Yes however the director of football was the one who gave the club the 433 playing philosophy.

  • @mafcgh
    @mafcgh Před rokem +641

    As an Everton fan who's seen our club do everything wrong recruitment-wise for the last 5+ years, I can't help but admire Brighton, despite a large amount of envy at the same time. That's how you run a football club, and they deserve to go on and challenge the big clubs.

    • @pieter-janvanopstal2930
      @pieter-janvanopstal2930 Před rokem +8

      I just hope moshiri sells to someone competent

    • @carltonleboss
      @carltonleboss Před rokem +4

      It would be sad if you lot got relegated.

    • @mash83
      @mash83 Před rokem

      @@carltonleboss it's the kick up the arse the owner needs..

    • @chrisfrank2664
      @chrisfrank2664 Před rokem +11

      It'd be quite amazing for them to challenge and finish above the big clubs, especially those that have bought at least 1 of their players. Of Course finishing above Chelsea would be the most poetic justice after selling them players & their coach leaving Brighton for Chelsea!!

    • @johnmitchell2269
      @johnmitchell2269 Před rokem +6

      Everton turned down the chance to sign Erling Haaland when he was 16. Ouch!

  • @hassanes3360
    @hassanes3360 Před rokem +300

    Can you make a video on Will Still, Reims coach, who apparently got his ligue 1managerial job by mastering football manager. He's undefeated in 12 games in france!

    • @misalife626
      @misalife626 Před rokem +49

      Since he doesn't have a continental License, everytime Still manages a game. they have to pay a fine of 9 grand.

    • @T3Draco
      @T3Draco Před rokem +6

      @@misalife626 Seriously? That's hilarious.

    • @juve9le4cs
      @juve9le4cs Před rokem +53

      @@misalife626 22 grand :)))

    • @Rossoneri2
      @Rossoneri2 Před rokem

      @@juve9le4cs 😬

    • @stephenrobinson8244
      @stephenrobinson8244 Před rokem +1

      Clearly worth paying ahaha

  • @alexmanai1953
    @alexmanai1953 Před rokem +372

    You didn’t mention the sister club union st gilloise where they can put their talents 2 get better, like mitoma and adingra (another brighton player that has alot of potential and is on loan there) they took over not so long ago and have done an amazing job already with union st gilloise also having a very good recruiting team that is probably connected 2 brightons recruitment

    • @maciejbala477
      @maciejbala477 Před rokem +43

      he made an entire video on them before, but yes, probably could have given them a shoutout. Almost won the league as a newly promoted team last year and are 2nd this season so far.

    • @nathanchappell9572
      @nathanchappell9572 Před rokem +6

      Plus we got Undav from them and I believe Alex Cochrane was on loan at RUSG when we got promotion to the BPL

    • @lv2668
      @lv2668 Před rokem +9

      Yeah I don't understand how this could be left out of the video, this is probably the most impressive example of brighton's recruitment success, from Belgium's second division to winning the regular d1 season and topping their Europa League group in 1.5 years

  • @holcable
    @holcable Před rokem +283

    It's important to also focus on Brighton's selling policy as well. Brighton don't mind selling players, but only if the scenario suits them. They realise no one from outside Brighton (and even most of those in Brighton) dreams of playing for the Seagulls. The club's ability to sell to and desirability to bigger clubs forms part of their attraction to players. Only however if the deal suits them. Not only price but also timing and the availability of replacements.
    This is why Trossard was let go but Caceido wasn't. Trossard they deemed was replaceable, too most already surpassed, by Mitoma and others. They weren't confident in replacing Caceido though so seamlessly at this point of the year. He will move on, but only when Brighton have the time and personnel to fill the void.

    • @holcable
      @holcable Před rokem +25

      This is the same with staff. They have an open door policy with staff where if anyone makes a reasonable approach they will allow staff to talk to other teams. This ensures the happiness and ambition of the staff and increases how attractive the club is even to non playing staff.

    • @antonyroberts4892
      @antonyroberts4892 Před rokem +18

      Solly March and Dunk are locals from youth days, who dreamt of playing for the club

    • @holcable
      @holcable Před rokem +19

      @@antonyroberts4892 correct, no coincidence that they are the only ones still there from our promotion team. My point being that Brighton is not a name or a team that draws a lot of passion from those not connected to the area.

    • @domfletcher5305
      @domfletcher5305 Před rokem

      @@holcable 5 of the first team came through the youth ranks, Sanchez joined at 15. I think you are misinformed!

    • @holcable
      @holcable Před rokem +15

      @@domfletcher5305 I know that. We (I'm a Brighton fan) have a wonderful academy and our youth recruitment is top tier. What I'm saying though is it's rare that anyone grows up dreaming of playing for Brighton (even Lewis Dunk grew up supporting Chelsea) and Brighton know that. Our attraction to most players is how well run the club is and how well it can progress their career, especially if they want to play for those top tier teams with worldwide fanbases. Hopefully one day Brighton will have built that worldwide following and don't have to sell, but until then they need to sell (at the right times) if they want to keep attracting these gems from all around the world.

  • @elr492
    @elr492 Před rokem +104

    Argentinos Jrs might not be a big club in Argentina, but it has a well established academy in Argentina, that is probably only second to River Plate's. This is the Academy of Maradona, Redondo, Riquelme, Cambiasso, Sorin, and so many others, as well as MacAllister.

    • @hr-g4640
      @hr-g4640 Před rokem +12

      Argentinos Juniors has also won the libertadores, probably the smallest team to win it along side Santos and Once Caldas

    • @elr492
      @elr492 Před rokem +1

      @@Luis3005 San Lorenzo is normally referred to as the fifth biggest club in Argentina. So no, it's definitely not small by Argentine standards.

    • @amkathegod8422
      @amkathegod8422 Před rokem +2

      @Luís In therms of which club is "bigger" the natural order will be: 1 Boca, 2 River, 3 Racing, 4 Independiente, 5 San Lorenzo, 6 Estudiantes, 7 Newells.

    • @alexp_9996
      @alexp_9996 Před rokem +2

      @@amkathegod8422 independiente has the same amount of libertadores as river racing and san lorenzo together theyre way way bigger than racing

    • @enzorossi9853
      @enzorossi9853 Před rokem

      @@amkathegod8422 stupid as fuck comment, River 1, Independiente undisputable 3, Velez 7 at the least, intercontinental champion

  • @QueerChica
    @QueerChica Před rokem +200

    We said this about Swansea, and Sevilla here in Spain, a few years back. Yes, they're doing well, but to maintain over decades will take a lot. Credit to them so far though x

    • @caesar-dynastysports
      @caesar-dynastysports Před rokem +56

      Swansea changed their formula. That's what doomed them. Same with Southampton.

    • @myst7383
      @myst7383 Před rokem +17

      @@caesar-dynastysports lol more like their luck ran out. You don't always get lucky every time to find hidden gems

    • @maciejbala477
      @maciejbala477 Před rokem +20

      @@myst7383 yeah, real life is not Football Manager. Eventually, you're forced to sell and the replacement is not good enough.

    • @ritchieaustin5451
      @ritchieaustin5451 Před rokem +20

      @@myst7383 benfica and ajax would disagree

    • @kill4paris
      @kill4paris Před rokem +48

      @@ritchieaustin5451 Ajax and Benfica are the biggest clubs in their respective nations so of course all the young talents want to join them. However in England Brighton by far is not the most reputable club making it harder for them than Ajax or benfica to recruit world class talent

  • @SlothoftheSun
    @SlothoftheSun Před rokem +161

    Mwepu cost £13m.
    Our record signing is Adam Webster for around £20m.
    Caicedo was not immediately loaned out to Belgium, he was kept around the first team and played for our U23s for 6 months and went to Belgium in the summer on loan for 6 months until January.

    • @SlothoftheSun
      @SlothoftheSun Před rokem +6

      @BIG JOCK KNEW he's unreal when he's had a run of games in the team. Unfortunately he's quite injury prone and takes a while to get up to speed after injuries

    • @taxreturn14
      @taxreturn14 Před rokem +5

      2-3 mistakes in a 33 minute video is not terrible 🙄

    • @SlothoftheSun
      @SlothoftheSun Před rokem

      @@taxreturn14 there were a lot more I just didn't point out lmao.
      Those were just in the first couple of minutes

    • @elliottrusso7351
      @elliottrusso7351 Před rokem

      Please shut up

    • @kwnana6057
      @kwnana6057 Před rokem +4

      Mwepu was £13m up front but he cost £20m total

  • @Luigiman_95
    @Luigiman_95 Před rokem +222

    The Moisés Caicedo really ate me alive.
    Cruz Azul were ready to sign him in the next few days and our fan base believed that we got a gem of a talent! But as soon as Brighton got their eyes on him, it was over.
    Cruz Azul gave him more money but Brighton gave less with the loan move that was gonna happen but finally European experience.
    WE HAD THE GEM BUT THEY TOOK IT AWAY!!!!! ugh.

    • @mash83
      @mash83 Před rokem +27

      Brighton will have had eyes on him before then, even man utd had seen him.

    • @notjhoan
      @notjhoan Před rokem

      United had him but decided the fee was too high. Morons

    • @lopez4292
      @lopez4292 Před rokem +46

      typical cruz azul tragedy

    • @maciejbala477
      @maciejbala477 Před rokem +78

      let's face it though, the Mexican league rarely develops top talents, so it was probably better for him to go to Brighton.

    • @kobe4212
      @kobe4212 Před rokem +34

      What would you choose, being stuck in the mexican league or going to an up and coming team in one of the best leagues in the world?

  • @Theneckofthrogs
    @Theneckofthrogs Před rokem +55

    As an American, I became a Brighton fan 4 years ago. I was dating this woman for many years who was a fan of crystal palace. I didn't care much for premier league, so I would support whatever team she supported, but after the breakup, EPL was starting up, and I didn't want to continue supporting a team that I only followed for my ex.
    So I began supporting Brighton. There were dozens of my friends who told me what I was doing was petty, immature, and I'd never find another bird who accepted me as I was. I lost many friends over the years, but the one thing I never lost was myself and who I really was. Eventually Brighton stopped becoming a piss-take club, and became a feeder club that the top 6 pissers would take players from.
    Still, similar to how I once was after my breakup, I see myself in Brighton in many ways. No matter how much you take away from this team, they never lose focus on where their heart is. We know who we are and anyone we accept into our life is to help build our sanctuary, not tear it apart. You can try to bring us down but you will never succeed.
    Brighton's history is so incredible. If they won the premier league that would be a film that not even Hollywood could top, not even Leicester's story could compare.
    Mark my words: Brighton & Hove Albion will win the league someday.

    • @jebm2566
      @jebm2566 Před rokem +1

      Hey Andy! Any new songs?

    • @RunicRhino22
      @RunicRhino22 Před rokem +4

      Head up king, there’s plenty more birds down in Brighton. Just leave me with some though :P

    • @Theneckofthrogs
      @Theneckofthrogs Před rokem +1

      @@jebm2566 LOL maybe the day we sign a Yank!

    • @Kosmo_Z
      @Kosmo_Z Před rokem

      This is... a surprisingly beautiful story!

  • @rodrigobarenco
    @rodrigobarenco Před rokem +33

    As a South American who supports Flamengo, the richest time in the region, in fact it was the eighteenth time that made the most money in the world in 2022, ahead of Everton and behind Wolves. I really don't understand why we haven't signed any DeValle players. This small team from Ecuador has one of the best youth divisions in the world, it always reaches the finals of continental youth competitions, and its players have a great transition... they have already won two Sulamericanas (equivalent to the Europa League) with players in a short time that come from their youth.

    • @amkathegod8422
      @amkathegod8422 Před rokem

      Argentinian here. Ecuatorians are cheapear than lets say Colombians, so cant understand it neither why we dont buy more players from Independiente Del Valle.

    • @chilael6892
      @chilael6892 Před rokem

      For any viewers who don't watch south american football, let it be know Flamengo sacked the manager that got them one domestic cup and one Libertadores title (equivalent to the Champions League) in favor of the manager who knocked out in these two competitions. Said manager has lost nearly every preseason competition, including the Recopa against Independente Del Valle.

  • @aljay2526
    @aljay2526 Před rokem +27

    Brighton & Hove Albion have been evolving at such speed since Tony Bloom took over, even watching every week it was hard for fans to comprehend how we were doing it. When Gus Poyet got shown the door it became more clear that Tony was our leader & barber as his hitman. "Tony Blooms blue & white army" will keep marching on on on. Great VT well done HITC.

  • @billsager5634
    @billsager5634 Před rokem +69

    As an "older" American, I grew up as a NY Cosmos fan, but after the NASL dissolved in 1984, I didn't follow soccer much, until got married, had kids, and my kids began playing soccer. Although I watch the Premier League regularly, never became a fan of any one team, rather instead usually cheering for whichever team was the underdog.
    However, I have really taken an interest in Brighton the past few years. Like they way they play, and how as a underdog, they've risen to the challenge. Great video! Good to learn how Brighton has accomplished things. Brighton are an easy team to cheer for, especially when you hate the big money Top 6 (ManU, Man C, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Spurs)

    • @philradbourne
      @philradbourne Před rokem +7

      Genuine owners.

    • @antonyroberts4892
      @antonyroberts4892 Před rokem +5

      Good day to you. The owner is a genuine fan. Isn't it great to get one over on the Billionaire clubs?

    • @damianspence
      @damianspence Před rokem +1

      I've had a similar time, watching around and cheering for the underdog, but I'm moving my way towards Brighton. They have so much to love!

    • @jeorgj9491
      @jeorgj9491 Před rokem

      Why you hate man utd , Liverpool and arsenal. Theese clubs came from the bottom and won trophies to become an elite club. Unlike Newcastle, city and Chelsea

    • @Mongo42089
      @Mongo42089 Před rokem

      Same here. Fairly certain I've finally found a Prem side to root for. Everton would have probably been my top candidate when I first got into watching because of the club's history and their fans, but on and off the pitch, Brighton are just too damn charming.

  • @jameeswoodhouse2887
    @jameeswoodhouse2887 Před rokem +20

    Being able to bed them in slowly and not having a bunch of pressure to perform instantly is huge

  • @jazzrockr
    @jazzrockr Před rokem +46

    This is what happens when you have owners who actually have real products and technical expertise on something run a team, rather than one in financial chicanery or real-estate or buying competitors. But I'd also say that what Bloom is getting credit for implementing is one that most clubs have had to do in order to survive (or sacrifice relationships with the communities who support said clubs).

    • @jakecollin5499
      @jakecollin5499 Před rokem

      I believe he's getting credit for how successful he's been at the approach as opposed to getting credit for the approach itself.

  • @cerirees2238
    @cerirees2238 Před rokem +23

    Rather unfair on Izquierdo. He was great, but suffered a terrible injury that kept him out for more than a year and he was never the same again. He was a GREAT signing who had very bad luck.

  • @skm5974
    @skm5974 Před rokem +57

    One of your finest pieces of work yet Alfie. The attention to detail and the simple way of explaining things makes these documentaries a highlight of the day for those of us who are interested in the inner workings of football. keep up the good work and can we have another long video tomorrow. I personally prefer these 30 to 40min videos😅

  • @smileyweb1901
    @smileyweb1901 Před rokem +23

    Being a Brighton fan, I think I'm going to enjoy this one🙂

  • @yeloe4479
    @yeloe4479 Před rokem +37

    Mitoma is prob my fav player rn

    • @aegistechreviews7410
      @aegistechreviews7410 Před rokem +15

      SAME, I'm more than happy to hop on the Mitoma bandwagon, he just seems so likeable and talented

    • @depekthegreat359
      @depekthegreat359 Před rokem +1

      He is as classy as Alexis MacAllister and long may their club's recruitment would thrive,good friends!!!🏋‍♂️🏋

    • @maciejbala477
      @maciejbala477 Před rokem

      definitely a very Football Manager move to sell Trossard for a cut price because you already know the replacement is actually already on your books and is going to probably be even better

  • @lanmi5556
    @lanmi5556 Před rokem +12

    Worth mentioning is that Brighton buy a lot of young Irish players from their domestic league. Connolly maybe hasn't lived up to the expectations but Ferguson and Andrew Moran are top talents. And now they've brought another one in this January transfer window. Unbelievable

  • @TaylaReprise
    @TaylaReprise Před rokem +4

    Tony Bloom is a Brighton and Hove Albion legend! He is ruthless in selling players, ruthless in hiring and firing, and has the best scouting network in the world, oh and he LOVES Brighton and Hove Albion. This club is going places with him and Paul Barber in charge.

  • @SeanStylesDj
    @SeanStylesDj Před rokem +2

    I worked as a Lighting Tech at Tony Blooms Starlizards Christmas Party. Met then man and can officially say he is a man’s man. Proper nice and deserves everything he brings to the EPL and Brighton. From an Arsenal fan. ❤️

  • @crosscourttennis1796
    @crosscourttennis1796 Před rokem +7

    Incredible video opening everyone up more in detail to Bloom's genius, simply incredible club from top to bottom and even as a Liverpool fan and a victim of Brighton's success this season, I wish them nothing but the best

  • @imranh5395
    @imranh5395 Před rokem +28

    What a superb production! Thoroughly researched, skill-fully scripted and with slick and professional commentary, I consider you the Tony Bloom, and Brighton of content creators! Thank you for this superb and informative work 👍🏻

  • @thefunkyvinylupcycler
    @thefunkyvinylupcycler Před rokem +12

    I worked for Brighton as a steward and if your a good steward more work comes your way .Excellent football club fron a Luton supporter .

    • @syarifairlangga4608
      @syarifairlangga4608 Před rokem +2

      so its just simple Hardwork = Reward = more oppurtunity

    • @thefunkyvinylupcycler
      @thefunkyvinylupcycler Před rokem +2

      @@syarifairlangga4608 No it s more about what your strengths even as a steward .In what role do you excel the best in and what are your natural abilites a very nuturing club in it s attitude .It s only that I am disabled that I m not stewarding for Brighton

    • @CheviotHills
      @CheviotHills Před rokem

      @@thefunkyvinylupcycler / PIP money I guess

  • @SeanDJames
    @SeanDJames Před rokem +1

    Very insightful and I do appreciate the longer videos, because they help to provide depth of information on the subject matter.

  • @stevenmeachin21
    @stevenmeachin21 Před rokem +12

    We are genuinely so well run. We have put together a system where we can replace anyone and have backups in place for every situation. So proud of my club to see where we’ve come from in the 23 years I’ve been watching us.
    In regards to players, just look who we have out on loan just ready to jump in when we sell the next of our stars

    • @dis_joint_ed5167
      @dis_joint_ed5167 Před rokem +1

      Think of the profit margin you'll get for Mac Allister when he eventually leaves - at least a £100M player.

  • @robski907
    @robski907 Před rokem +4

    Brilliant work once again HITC Sevens by far some of the best footy content on the internet.

  • @jeffreywood465
    @jeffreywood465 Před rokem +7

    Tony Bloom once told me he wanted to emulate Boro, and Steve Gibson at my club. Let me tell you this, he has eclipsed everything that Steve Gibson has achieved at Boro.
    Tony Bloom using modern technology to data search for talented players is extremely impressive.

    • @BravoT
      @BravoT Před 8 měsíci

      Weirdly grateful you won that 2016 promotion showdown as I don’t think we were ready as a club at the time, even with Bloom’s ultimate plan for recruitment.

  • @MrReese
    @MrReese Před rokem +8

    That was so interesting, I did not know that Brighton and Brentford basically have the same origin regarding their recruitment strategies.

  • @chrisfrank2664
    @chrisfrank2664 Před rokem +5

    Thank You for Making this Video !!! I've been saying how Impressive Brighton have been, and seem to improve more after each player they sell to the bigger & rich teams. Still the 2nd half of season to go, but if they continue to succeed on the pitch and finish in Top 10 of table, challenging for spots to play in European competitions next season, enough can't be said for how well they have done, as well as the club itself being run & the envy many others have towards them and their scouting & recruitment they do so well!!! Roberto De Zerbi should be considered, if not favorite, for Manager of Year, along with ETH, Arteta, among others having great seasons. It will be tough for anyone to win it ahead of the Managers at the top clubs, especially if Arsenal do win PL. But what he has done since taking over after Potter left, and with loss of key players during January Window, is beyond what anyone could expect!

  • @wilend6362
    @wilend6362 Před rokem +2

    Brighton's fans are the best. Greetings from Ecuador.

  • @jonblackburn7634
    @jonblackburn7634 Před rokem +1

    That was a really interesting, video. I also laughed at the Chelsea recruitment approach. Nice work.

  • @ellisrobins629
    @ellisrobins629 Před rokem +81

    As a saints fan, be careful in your optimism Brighton. 7/8 years ago we were literally in the exact same position, came up, solid foundation years, progressed under Pochettino, sold a lot of players in the summer, somehow didn’t affect us and did even better under koeman (this is your DeZerbi), you’ll sell up again in the summer and I expect a plateau (this was our puel year), then it goes wrong. You’ll start to slip down the table, you have to put up with all the pundits saying how selling all your best players catches up with you. In this premier league, unless you do a newcastle, you cannot break sustainably into the big six- even Leicester couldn’t. Everyone apart from the big six are one a carousel of false dawns and back to reality unfortunately

    • @nukiepie
      @nukiepie Před rokem +11

      Completely agree, i noticed this trend with Southampton too. At one point there players were going to Liverpool, United, Arsenal etc and now there best players wouldn't even get into Newcastle's team.

    • @cage94123567890
      @cage94123567890 Před rokem +1

      Well that's depressing

    • @areebsiddiqui758
      @areebsiddiqui758 Před rokem +8

      Your success was reliant on Pochettino a lot more so than Brighton's is on Potter or De Zerbi.

    • @charlieghana2945
      @charlieghana2945 Před rokem +32

      He just explained why we're not like Southampton? Our success comes from our owner, who won't leave, yours came from Pochettino and Koeman, who did leave.

    • @Tdr-jv2nc
      @Tdr-jv2nc Před rokem

      That’s the worry we have. I look at Southampton who should be in a top 5 spot but have had all their players and staff constantly poached. I worry that the same will happen to us

  • @nateeflix2845
    @nateeflix2845 Před rokem +1

    Amazing video. I have always been very curious about Brighton and this video filled up all my curiosity.

  • @stilgar2007
    @stilgar2007 Před rokem

    That stadium move/upgrade, before and after, is hilarious. Also, thanks for making these videos, here in the USA it can be difficult to get this level of commentary.

  • @justarandomnobody7451
    @justarandomnobody7451 Před rokem +2

    I played a bunch of poker with TB during the 00s and his preparation and thoroughness was always apparent. He's done an amazing job with the seagulls, I only wish I'd listened more when he would talk analytics on the table, deeply regret not cultivating a better relationship with him back then.

  • @dalewollaston6665
    @dalewollaston6665 Před rokem +7

    Even if Brighton stagnate and are consistently missing out on top 6 for the next few years, I don’t think anyone could deny Bloom has been a revelation to the club and will probably get a statue or stand named after him at some point, he is for certain a club legend

    • @paerek
      @paerek Před 11 měsíci

      brighton in europa!!!!

  • @ravichrodwarna1924
    @ravichrodwarna1924 Před rokem

    Been waiting for this video. Brighton’s management has done superbly top down. 👏

  • @pocari04
    @pocari04 Před rokem +1

    Thank you! Great video! It explains the link between Brighton and Brentford and their extraordinary ascent 😁

  • @karansareen212
    @karansareen212 Před rokem

    What a brilliant video !! The research and analysis was extremely well presented

  • @benconstable2375
    @benconstable2375 Před rokem

    Fantastic video. Keep up the great work mate.

  • @nicocorbo4153
    @nicocorbo4153 Před rokem

    super well written, alfie. i really enjoyed the poker related metaphors. keep up the great work

  • @olomo6630
    @olomo6630 Před rokem +5

    Withdean is where I used to have my sports days in secondary school. Albion shared their ground with us for years 🤣

  • @Artax-jv8zt
    @Artax-jv8zt Před rokem

    Love these long form videos.

  • @johnmitchell2269
    @johnmitchell2269 Před rokem +7

    Good scouting with good owners leads to good player recruitment.
    Southampton's signings whilst they had Paul Mitchell as head scout were impressive.
    Dortmund's signings whilst they had Sven Mislintat as head scout were excellent.
    Leicester's signings of Kante, Mahrez and Vardy for peanuts whilst they had Steve Walsh as head scout were insanely good.
    Arsenal paying a very small fee for Martinelli due to their head scout Edu (with his Brazilian connections).
    With good owners and a top head scout, you don't need to spend huge sums of money on transfers. What Chelsea are doing is unsustainable.

  • @sidmahesh
    @sidmahesh Před rokem +7

    Alfie, this was excellent. I came in knowing only about headline sales & recent results and now leave with an appreciation for a clearly well club. Thanks!

  • @Vodguk
    @Vodguk Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you, it was very informative 🙌🏼

  • @CJCsport
    @CJCsport Před rokem

    Hi Alfie,
    Love the videos you have been doing lately and ones you have done for years. Please can you do a video on bad players who were signed following incredible tournaments. Maybe el hadji diouf to Liverpool after the 2002 World Cup.

  • @stephentyas4698
    @stephentyas4698 Před rokem

    I'm a lifetime Brighton fan living the dream.Thanks for that in depth knowledge,I did not know.

  • @Jay-in6dl
    @Jay-in6dl Před rokem +1

    One of your best videos, Alfie.

  • @depekthegreat359
    @depekthegreat359 Před rokem +6

    Brighton & Hove Albion are one of my favourite respective English clubs daily and ever in this world and other planets and I am totally impressed with their recruitment at the club and who knows that the one of the respective smallest clubs would in near future,start challenging and thus,winning each and every titles if they would not be offloading most of their star players,good friends!!!LONG LIVE,BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION!!!🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋

  • @driver0011
    @driver0011 Před rokem

    amazing and insightful video, well done!

  • @Pantsman1973
    @Pantsman1973 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Chelsea have a really great academy and recruitment center. It's called Brighton & Hove Albion.

  • @michaelreay6992
    @michaelreay6992 Před rokem

    Great video yet again Alfie ❤

  • @russellward4624
    @russellward4624 Před rokem +2

    People said the same about Southampton a few years ago when they recruited VVD, Mane, etc... these things go through peaks and valleys. You do you're due diligence and sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn't.

  • @imthese
    @imthese Před rokem

    love the metaphor at the end

  • @shaneclapham1676
    @shaneclapham1676 Před rokem +9

    Brighton vs Brentford……the moneyball Classico.

    • @tedjomuljono3052
      @tedjomuljono3052 Před rokem +3

      "how can we possibly win, we're fighting against two teams at once, Brighton AND Hove Albion!"
      "this is unfair, 4 of our starting 11 are allergic to bees, we're basically playing with just 6 people"
      -Juergen Klopp on Liverpool's loss against Brighton & Brentford

  • @adiunni3594
    @adiunni3594 Před rokem

    what a great breakdown!!! hitting the subscribe button

  • @philcole5523
    @philcole5523 Před rokem

    I love your story on Brighton I've always wanted to know how that club run and survived

  • @senormrdon3899
    @senormrdon3899 Před rokem

    Mr. Seven w another banger of a video.

  • @georgeundy5521
    @georgeundy5521 Před rokem +1

    Realy well made vid

  • @SillyMonkeys
    @SillyMonkeys Před 11 měsíci

    very interesting, thanks for your work

  • @400Awesomo
    @400Awesomo Před rokem +8

    I also hope that Brighton sign more Asian players like Mitoma-san.

    • @skoczek777
      @skoczek777 Před rokem

      Maybe Celtic could interest you.

  • @richiesimons4403
    @richiesimons4403 Před rokem +6

    Another interesting and enjoyable video Alfie.
    However you did miss mentioning another Albion that had a prolonged period in the Premier League and signed some gems and solid professionals too.
    My team West Bromwich Albion, were in the Premier League for 8 years straight and 13 of the last 20 !!
    West Brom is where Dan Ashworth came to prominence.
    We were the victims of our own modest success, as the FA took Roy Hodgson, Dan Ashworth and members of our Medical and Analysis teams as well.
    At one point other clubs, including, apparently our great rivals Wolves were looking at how we were run and our recruitment and how we stayed solvent in the Premier League.
    Those were the days....
    West Bromwich Albion, are for whatever reason often overlooked in this aspect.

  • @georgemullens
    @georgemullens Před rokem +1

    I attended the university of Sussex from 2012-15, the AMEX stadium is right next to the campus. It's rather mind-blowing to see them where they are now.

  • @enyay745
    @enyay745 Před rokem +1

    Brighton have been fun to watch, mitoma especially, it’d be nice to see them try to keep a solid team , and break into the top 4

  • @nueva681
    @nueva681 Před 11 měsíci

    Wonderful video genuinely quality

  • @lacandela69
    @lacandela69 Před rokem +1

    Class video for us data fellas Cheers from USA

  • @martinbelanger4397
    @martinbelanger4397 Před rokem

    Great video again!

  • @emmanuelokoeka7788
    @emmanuelokoeka7788 Před rokem

    Very insightful... thank you.

  • @mushaden
    @mushaden Před rokem +2

    They remind me of Southampton a while ago, but even better. Consistently scouting great players and managers.

  • @tanyajacobs9974
    @tanyajacobs9974 Před rokem +1

    Leeds fan here. I wish we had as good recruitment as Brighton. They are so clever with it.

  • @noelcusack8770
    @noelcusack8770 Před rokem

    Love the channel Alfie

  • @matthewplunk4928
    @matthewplunk4928 Před rokem

    Great video on the Bloomaissance! Still waiting on that Best XI from clubs in sub-Saharan Africa

  • @mujeebahmed7940
    @mujeebahmed7940 Před rokem +1

    Don't know how they consist find gems but its incredible.

  • @drewmilavec9383
    @drewmilavec9383 Před rokem

    Watching as an Everton fan, I’m so envious

  • @abdouldmml
    @abdouldmml Před rokem +4

    I do think some bargin players are passed by big teams because they simply can't bring them in...caicedo wouldn't of broke into arsenals team after 13 games in a Belgium b league on loan but i don't think they would even scout those areas for that reason....what Brighton are doing is truly amazing and obviously hard to impossible to replicate or other teams would, I think its sustainable as long as that formula stays secret

  • @GUTZ420
    @GUTZ420 Před rokem +1

    Mac Allister's tattoo is so fitting 😂 10:38

  • @garyjones2335
    @garyjones2335 Před rokem

    brilliant show

  • @BantamsOnline
    @BantamsOnline Před rokem +1

    15:44 Think if you combine a statistical approach with good psychological evaluations before signing a player (you’d have to meet the player first obviously) it covers the side that data alone can’t gather data on. If the two meet the standard I’d confidently feel you’re good to go and it’s not as risky as people imagine and it puts it way ahead of the very risky moneyball strategy.

  • @dantespina7398
    @dantespina7398 Před rokem

    what a finish that was, poetry

  • @cliffward2400
    @cliffward2400 Před rokem

    Great video!

  • @ravimoodley-lq2uh
    @ravimoodley-lq2uh Před rokem

    Well done BHA....playing some beautiful football. ..

  • @bayarealuis5933
    @bayarealuis5933 Před rokem

    I like what you did there at the end 😂

  • @BALHAM69
    @BALHAM69 Před rokem +17

    a documentary on the afc Wimbledon on the nine promotions in eleven years, how they’re a fan own club and how they have a stadium in plough lane now.
    The story of they lost the club, how the F A allowed that and won’t allow that anymore.
    How they were very close to moving to ireland
    How they went up the English football leagues.
    It would be a good documentary video if you can do this. #thepeopleschannel

  • @sajit68
    @sajit68 Před rokem

    Hitc 7s is the best channel on youtube

  • @maxwelltiegs9141
    @maxwelltiegs9141 Před rokem +3

    Sounds a bit similar to the moneyball strategy developed in baseball, really cool stuff.

  • @thebigbop5866
    @thebigbop5866 Před rokem

    I actually had an idea for a video suggestion while browsing through European leagues, Ligue 2, St. Etienne are second from bottom, I would very much be interested in a "what's happening at St. Etienne?" vid.

  • @drewmilavec9383
    @drewmilavec9383 Před rokem

    Great storytelling alfie

  • @snibor99
    @snibor99 Před rokem +2

    Not even mentioned Solly March another local lad :) ... also a raft of younger talent out on loan in the UK and at union st gilloise or potentially available from USG

  • @Kartal-tp8qq
    @Kartal-tp8qq Před rokem +3

    They also got Buanonotte from Rosario recently. Watch out for him

  • @alcidesambriz6665
    @alcidesambriz6665 Před rokem

    It could be a great move history well done guys.✌🏿✌🏿✌🏿

  • @mackiechang
    @mackiechang Před rokem

    thanks for doing brighton

  • @jumpferjoy1st
    @jumpferjoy1st Před rokem +6

    Yes, data is key. But the organisation is built in a different way.
    Most companies and especially football clubs are built like a pyramid with the MD/CEO at the tip. That works fine, but as can be seen in football, it then relies on key positions such as the manager. Lose a good manager and the train hits the buffers. Brighton's structure is more of a spiders web. Taking one person out of the structure, does not break anything, issues are instantly rerouted in the short term. Then Tony Blooms methodical "fix it, right, first time" ethos, doesn't rush to fix, but looks for the right fix. When Potter left, there were calls for Rodgers, Pochettino, Dyche, etc, etc, etc. to get in quick. Instead, Brighton already had an up to date list of preferred replacements and reviewed those over a number of days and got RDZ in.

  • @Robztraining
    @Robztraining Před rokem +5

    I wounder if Kyle Macaulay leaving to Chelsea will change the scouting since he's been Potter's Scout in Öfk, Swansea, Brighton and now Chelsea. When he left Öfk our recruiting took a turn for the worse when he left.
    He's roll is "recruitment analyst" and one of Potters key men.

    • @latelatecheung
      @latelatecheung Před rokem

      totally different recruitment between chelsea and brighton, u haven't seen how much they spend for a player now?

    • @Robztraining
      @Robztraining Před rokem +1

      @@latelatecheung yes, I'm guessing Potter hasn't been fully in charge of who Chelsea has bought in January.
      His strength as a coach has always been building a team over time, but in Chelsea he must get faster results. I'm guessing he will be more involved in the summer transfers.

    • @paulie-g
      @paulie-g Před rokem

      @@Robztraining He'll be sacked before then.

  • @ValenciaCyn
    @ValenciaCyn Před rokem

    This was incredibly interesting. I am very happy to see a club like this succeeding. Also baffled, this scouting team didn't get to Kvaratskhelia first.

    • @marufjaved6551
      @marufjaved6551 Před rokem +2

      Kvara was wanted by teams like juventus ,man utd etc too before ukraine russia war

  • @rhodrijenkins102
    @rhodrijenkins102 Před rokem

    Great video

  • @D1Snr
    @D1Snr Před rokem

    Some clubs just have the right set up and formula in order to flourish in the scouting market. Brighton are consistently finding unearthed gems, at the moment. Brentford are doing quite well also. But there will come a point when the well runs dry. Other clubs will start to headhunt Brighton's recruitment team like Chelsea recently have. Once that starts to happen, things start to fall apart

  • @myatking6640
    @myatking6640 Před rokem

    i see value rising. big team vibe