The Brighton Blueprint: How to Compete with Football's Giants

BBC Sport's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson speaks to Brighton & Hove Albion sporting director Mike Cave about the strategy behind the club's remarkable rise. From data-driven recruitment to profitable player trading, they explore how Brighton have established themselves in the Premier League and evolved into one of English football's smartest success stories.

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0’34 - How much Brighton rely on data to sign players

4’00 - At what point does analytics crossover with normal scouting

8’30 - Brighton’s success with loan-to-buys

11’00 - How important is the manager to the whole process?

15’43 - How important are big player sales to Brighton?

17'17 - How far in advance to they plan for players leaving?

19’29 - Brighton now compared to 15 years ago

20'08 - Working within financial rules