Peter Taylor has been confirmed as the new manager of Brighton and Hove Albion at a Press Conference this afternoon.
Taylor returns to management less than three weeks after being dismissed from his post at Leicester City and ironically, has been appointed to fill the vacancy left by the man who left Brighton to join Taylor's own replacement, Dave Bassett, at Filbert Street.
Speaking at the press conference Taylor said: "I am pleased to be getting back into management quickly and am absolutely delighted it's with Brighton, a club with great potential because of its tremendous following.
"I remember a cup game of theirs I saw at Canvey Island a few years ago when the club was at its lowest ebb and being amazed at the fantastic turnout of supporters that day.
"Fans like that deserve the success they have enjoyed recently and I hope to give them more in the future."
Seagulls' Chairman Dick Knight was also delighted to announce Taylor's appointment, he said: "Peter Taylor's management experience at both Nationwide and higher levels of football makes him ideal for the Albion, a club poised to continue its climb up the league ladder.
"He quickly identified with the ambition and potential here at Brighton and I am very pleased he has chosen to join us."
The Brighton appointment is Taylor's fourth in league management after beginning his managerial career in non-league football before moving to Southend in 1993 then taking charge of England's under-21s during Glenn Hoddle's spell as national team manager.
Following his controversial dismissal from the under-21 post, Taylor quickly returned to club football with Gillingham, taking the Gills up to Division One via the play-offs in his only year at the club.
His success with England and Gilingham caught the attention of Leicester City who appointed him to succeed Martin O'Neill at Filbert Street.
After an unbelievable opening spell with the Foxes, which also saw Taylor take temporary charge of the England team before Eriksson's arrival, results faltered and Leicester dropped down the Premiership table.
This season saw the team's poor form continue and Taylor was dismissed after eight games.
He arrives at Brighton determined to prove his former employers wrong and hoping to continue the excellent work done by Micky Adams in his two years with the club, who now sit in third place in the Second Division table.
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