Brighton boss Graham Potter receives daily reminders of the significance of games against Crystal Palace and is braced for a “hostile atmosphere” at Selhurst Park. “It’s always good these games, they’re important for our supporters and it’s important because of the proximity of the two teams and the clubs. “My memory of Selhurst Park is always lively, so Monday night with the Sky cameras there, it will be a good atmosphere, hostile atmosphere, it’s something we are going to have to deal with, and we’ve got to look forward to it. Former Ostersund coach Potter, who – like Hodgson – began his managerial career in Sweden, holds his opposite number in extremely high regard. “He’s made a fantastic career in terms of where he’s been and the clubs he’s been at and the experiences he’s had.

Source: Express December 13, 2019 15:45 UTC