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Brighton name Chris Hughton new manager

Chris Hughton has been named new manager of Brighton.

The Sky Bet Championship strugglers announced the appointment on Twitter on Wednesday morning.

The 56-year-old had been out of work since being relieved of his duties by Norwich in April with the club 17th in the Barclays Premier League.

Hughton has Championship pedigree, having led Newcastle to the title in 2009-10 and Birmingham to the play-offs two seasons later.

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