Graham Potter played for Birmingham City, West Brom, Stoke City and SouthamptonGraham Potter says uncertainty at Swansea City and the lure of the Premier League combined to convince him to join Brighton. He departs with a "really heavy heart" but felt he could not reject Brighton given Swansea's financial issues. But it was more: 'How can the club go forward in the short term to match the opportunity I had at a Premier League club?'." The fact that his young family had settled in Wales was also a factor, but the pull of the Premier League proved decisive. "I know it's just words and it doesn't mean anything, but I have a lot of time and respect for Swansea City.

Source: BBC May 22, 2019 19:55 UTC