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Planning permission..... Originally only 22,000 thousands seats were originally allowed and that was a fight in itself. Another tier on the East and the two corners of the South will be added in the summer, if planning is permitted.

Better than Brighton had on the pitch though, effectively beaten by their reserves.... Two Youth players making their debut as well.

If fairness, it's work in progress due to original planning permission constraints. Once complete it will be one of the best in the division.

Technically impossible as the league was sown up by them with so many games to go, but a remarkable recovery after the bad start.

Well a major factor has been the pricing. Mine (for instance) has gone down £100 from Withdean and I pay it off over a year with absolutely no penalty. It's also a very very good stadium.

Brighton picking up another couple of signings - Romain Vincelot from D&D and Lua Lua.

Not quite according to the Peterborough chairman in a video interview on their site. For some reason Warnock couldn't close the deal. He was very almost a Norwich player last season, but Peterborough turned down the money to try and gain promotion. His signature was *****il yesterday) between West Ham and Leicester, the former coming in with the much better deal. Birmingham were also interested but had to sell players first. CMS spoke to both but couldn't commit. Brighton came in with an offer that didn't match West Ham's but was better than Leicester's. At the last minute West Ham pulled out, and CMS chose Brighton who apparently were always his first choice. Surprised many I'm sure, but quite refreshing.

But splits opinion with Brighton fans - as did Murray. It's always interesting isn't it ? how opposing fans views differ from home ones. In many cases the home fans are wrong... If there is one player who doesn't split opinion it's Lua Lua who is signing permanently tomorrow. More than makes up for Murray for me, many times so. I was never a Murray fan.

"not going to pay"

There is a lot more to story to be honest. Never settled at the club and by all accounts put in at least two transfer requests over the period of his time there. Very hit and miss until last season whilst coming to the end of his contract. Wanted a certain amount of money, Brighton didn't think he was worth it - Palace obviously did. Southampton possibly didn't - we'll never know. Money isn't really the issue at Brighton any more (Lua Lua signing permanently tomorrow), but they are going to pay players more than they think they are worth. He won't be missed, because replacements are being (and will be) signed.

.. when I said "sale"

Very out of date I'm afraid. That WAS the case a while ago due to personal circumstances. But most definitely isn't the case now due to personal circumstances. Which is why stories are emerging regarding to sale to Southern Clubs.

Got one over on Poyet ? That requires an explanation....

The because of "a recent circumstance" are interesting too, especially when your main rival is playing in another league. Brighton Fans obviously love beating Gillingham and Leyton Orient (who voted Southend) v West Ham is obviously going to take on a whole new dimension if Barry Hearn wins his court case...

Rivalries are quite fascinating and they has been a number of surveys done on the subject. Brighton v Palace came number 10 (in the entire country) in one undertaken by Littlewoods. They are not reciprocated. For instance in another survey Arsenal Fans consider Manchester United to be their main rival, whilst Spurs fans still hate the Gunners. Palace Fans (of an older generation) consider Brighton to be their main rival, whilst younger ones would consider Charlton. Charlton fans however dislike Millwall the most, whilst Millwall fans would vote West Ham and Millwall would agree. Liverpool appear to have moved onto Man United, whilst Everton still hate their neighbours over the other side of Stanley Park. Personally, in terms or pure vitriol - the worst is the Sheffield Derby - which I know is odd considering they share a city. I'd put Southampton / Pompey second, closely followed by Watford v Luton ! Coming a close 4th - Burnley / Blackburn. Off most people's radar but the fans absolutely despise each other.