Is he the most under-rated manager in England?
Brighton and Hove Albion are all but certain to play in the Premier League for the first time next season, following their victory over Wigan Athletic on Monday afternoon.
The Seagulls’ 2-1 win over the Latics means they will be promoted on Monday evening if Huddersfield fail to beat Derby County.
Even if Huddersfield do win that game, Brighton have a goal difference vastly superior to their Championship rivals’.
There was a lot of love for former Ireland international Chris Hughton on Twitter on Monday evening.
The former Newcastle, Birmingham and Norwich City boss is one of the most under-rated in English football, but that could be all about to change.
https://twitter.com/Footie_Cath/status/854004486469300224
https://twitter.com/LawesDisorder/status/854004443335020545
Hope Brighton go up today. Good club with some good people in charge, not least Chris Hughton and Paul Barber
— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) April 17, 2017
Delighted for Brighton and Chris Hughton. Good team with a legend of a manager
— Rudi Kinsella (@RudiKinsella) April 17, 2017
Delighted for Chris Hughton. One of the good guys. Hope he gets to step into John Giles' shoes some day. pic.twitter.com/DoeK4AzdFY
— Kieran Cunningham (@KCsixtyseven) April 17, 2017
Chris Hughton has turned Brighton from relegation candidates to (effectively) champions in just two seasons. What a job he's done.
— Dan Bennett (@dandbennett_) April 17, 2017
