St Pauli fan Tom has expressed excitement for Brighton’s appointment of Fabian Hurzeler as their new manager. According to Tom, Hurzeler is a “key asset” and the youngest full-time manager of a Premier League team at 31 years old. During his time at St Pauli, he led the team to win the Bundesliga 2 title by winning 20 out of 34 matches.
In an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, Tom shared that St Pauli fans have fallen in love with the exciting brand of football that Hurzeler brought to the club over the past 18 months. Despite being devastated to lose him, they recognize the tremendous asset that Brighton is gaining.
Brighton’s chairman, Tony Bloom, emphasized that Hurzeler’s style resonates with the club’s ethos and Tom believes that fans will appreciate his personality. He recounted an instance when Hurzeler was sent off during a match and chose to sit in the stands with the fans rather than in the tunnel. This gesture endeared him to the fans, who continue to hold him in high regard despite his departure.
Tom reflected on the positive influence Hurzeler had on St Pauli and expressed hope that he will achieve similar success with Brighton. He highlighted the passion and dedication that Hurzeler brings to his role and is optimistic about the future of Brighton under their new manager’s leadership.