However, the Seagulls' promotion to the Premier League was something that got me, and I'm sure all of Crystal Palace fans', licking their lips.
Brighton and Hove Albion happen to be promoted to the Premier League for the very first time in their own history.
Their promotion will be confirmed if Huddersfield do not win at Derby (5pm), returning them to the top flight for the first time in 34 years.
2015-16: Beginning the campaign with a 21-game unbeaten run, Chris Hughton's side missed out on automatic promotion on the final day as they needed to beat Middlesbrough in another winner-takes-all clash, but could only manage a 1-1 draw and Boro went up.
But after dominating the Championship this season, Albion went into their home clash with Wigan knowing a win would basically clinch promotion.
Bloom, despite his reputation as a poker player, is also a keen businessman and bears strong ties to the club historically - his family were involved with Brighton dating back to the 1970s when his grandfather Harry was vice-chairman.
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The new stadium is ready and waiting for the Premier League, and the facilities and setup are nothing short of first class. Hughton is widely considered as one of football's good guys and is respected at all levels of the game.
Hughton, initially reluctant to celebrate publicly until his team's promotion had been arithmetically determined, ended up having a barrel of iced water poured over him by the players Lewis Dunk and David Stockdale while he conducted post-match interviews. But it still takes an investor like (chairman) Tony [Bloom]. "For one individual, a local man, to invest in this club is outstanding".
And Hughton, who has worked wonders since taking charge midway through the 2014/15 season, insists everything at the club is geared for top flight football. It is not a young side and there is no doubt that the disappointment of last season hit the team in the right places.
The importance of Championship Player of the Season Knockaert means the majority of Albion attacks are in the wide areas of the pitch, with top scorer Murray benefiting from the quality of delivery into the box.
"I think it was a conscious decision that they wanted that again, and the signs were there early in the season".
"We got a little bit complacent in the last 10 minutes, as if it was already party mode, which I didn't like because we've got a Championship to win now".
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