The former Republic of Ireland international and ex-Newcastle and Norwich boss has paid the price for a nervy finish to the campaign which saw the Seagulls finish just one spot above the drop zone, two places worse than last year.
Brighton & Hove Albion's survival in the Premier League has failed to keep Chris Hughton in a job.
The club had not won a league game since they defeated Crystal Palace on March 9th.
Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed that Chris Hughton has left the club with immediate effect.
Hughton’s assistant Paul Trollope and first-team coach Paul Nevin have also left. #BHAFC 🔵⚪️— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) May 13, 2019
The club have issued a statement, which reads:
Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed that Chris Hughton has left the club with immediate effect. Hughton’s assistant Paul Trollope and first-team coach Paul Nevin have also left.
Chairman Tony Bloom said, “Chris has done an excellent job over the past four and a half years. First stabilising our club, reaching the play-offs in his first full season, securing our first ever promotion to the Premier League, and retaining our status in two successive seasons.
“Undoubtedly, this has been one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make as chairman of Brighton & Hove Albion, but ultimately one I have made due to how we struggled in the second half of the season.
“Our run of 3 wins from 23 Premier League matches put our status at significant risk. It is with that in mind, and the performances during that period, that I now feel it’s the right time for a change.
“Chris will always be very fondly remembered by Albion staff and fans as one of our club’s finest and most-respected managers.
“I would like to wish Chris, Paul and Paul – who have all worked extremely hard throughout their time here – every success for the future, and thank them on behalf of everyone at the club.
“They will always be welcome at the Amex, and will be remembered here with great affection.”
The club have confirmed that the process to find Hughton's successor is underway.
"What is really Brighton's ambition here?!"
As news emerges that Chris Hughton has been sacked by Brighton, @JohnDugganSport, @EoinSheahan and @gergilroy share their thoughts on the matter. pic.twitter.com/v6h9hI0i0u— Off The Ball (@offtheball) May 13, 2019
