Brighton boss Graham Potter will be on the touchline for Saturday's relegation six-pointer against West Ham, despite the death of his father.
Potter was informed of the tragic news on Thursday ahead of his pre-match press conference at the club's training ground.
Instead of postponing or having an assistant step in, he still conducted his customary media duties, discussing what an important game it is against the Hammers at the London Stadium.
Potter, who was close to his father, also lost his mother in the summer. He flew home from their pre-season training camp in Austria to attend her funeral before rejoining his squad.
The 44-year-old former head coach of Ostersund and Swansea continued to work yesterday as Brighton saw out transfer deadline day.
Saturday's trip to West Ham kickstarts a significant run of fixtures for the South Coast club, as they also face Watford, Sheffield United then Crystal Palace in February. The struggling Seagulls have won only one of their last nine league games.
MaireBurns000
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My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult moment potter, I've been through that situation and I know exactly how you feel right now.
Kaoabdkl
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my condolences Mr Potter .hope you have a good win todayβ
Ruobiklos
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ribceilosy
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My deepest condolences to Mr potter I hope he win the match and escape from relegation.
Martysavage
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β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ he seems like a good man. keep your chin up and stay busy.
febakly
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Condolences to the Potter family.
meuinps
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God call is the best RIP
HERMANNO19
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my deepest sympathy and be strong. May his soul rest in peace
InnocentRicardo666
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My deepest condolence to u potter and ur family
sokabcikmp
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so sorry for the coach
Saadpuz
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he would definitely win tomorrow and dedicate it to his father
Stephensna11
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May God be with your father and your family ππππβ€οΈβ€οΈππ
VividKop
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Condolences to the Potter family. MHSRIP.
Assessawega
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What a character! This guy gets my respect βπΌ hopefully they dont get relegated ππΌ
Winksy31
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he's a great he saved them from relegation last season and bow he has changed the whole team this season. and that's a sacrifice
He wasnβt manager last year. Was hired in July but I would heβs doing well. RIP Mr. Potter
nuzdilmu
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Stay strong Potter β€οΈ
DieHardRed
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No no no π£π£ losing two people that you are close around the same time is just to heartbreaking to think. I hope Brighton will start playing well and finish in a good position for you parents πππ£ they will always have a place in your heart Potter. Rest In Peace ππ
Kuocensyz
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Rip
sarathGuttikonda
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rip to POTTER senior and he's made a great sacrifice
Beautifulboy
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RIP to your dad sir. ππΌ
XAGAR
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he's a great he saved them from relegation last season and bow he has changed the whole team this season. and that's a sacrifice