Brighton have appointed Fabian Hurzeler as their new manager, a move that has been met with excitement by fans of the club. At 31 years old, Hurzeler is now the youngest full-time manager of a Premier League team, and he led St Pauli to win the Bundesliga 2 title last season by winning 20 out of 34 matches.
St Pauli fan Tom, who is originally from Solihull but now living in the local area, has shared his thoughts on the move. He expressed his disappointment at losing Hurzeler, but also recognized the tremendous asset that Brighton is gaining. Tom spoke highly of Hurzeler’s exciting brand of football and how it resonated with St Pauli fans over the past 18 months.
In an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, Tom expressed his excitement for Brighton to have Hurzeler as their manager and acknowledged the impact his departure will have on St Pauli. Brighton’s chairman, Tony Bloom, emphasized that Hurzeler’s style resonates with the club’s ethos and Tom believes that the fans will appreciate his personality.
Tom recounted an instance when Hurzeler was sent off during a match and chose to sit in the stands with the fans rather than in the tunnel. This gesture endeared him to the fans and Tom continues to hold him in high regard despite his departure from St Pauli.
Looking ahead to future success with Brighton, Tom reflected on the positive influence that Hurzeler had on St Pauli and expressed hope that he will achieve similar success with his new club. He highlighted Hurzeler’s passion and dedication to football and believes that these qualities will serve well at Brighton.
Overall, this move is seen as acquiring a “key asset” by many St Pauli fan including Tom who are excited for what lies ahead for both teams under Fabian Hurzeler leadership.