Brighton CEO Paul Barber has reassured Seagulls supporters that the departures of Paul Winstanley and Kyle Macaulay will not see Chelsea benefit from too much of the south coast club's insight. The duo are just two members of staff that have made the trip to west London as Graham Potter and Marc Cucurella were joined by coaches Billy Reid, Bjorn Hamberg, Bruno Saltor and Ben Roberts.
Despite the expertise and working relationship of Winstanley and Macauley departing the club, Barber is convinced that it is Brighton's data itself that sets the club apart, and that is protected, outside of specific areas of knowledge. The deputy chairman also believes Brighton are protected due to the different capabilities of the teams, suggesting Chelsea will be looking in other areas for players.
The Seagulls still hope to uncover quality young stars in the mould of Cucurella, who Chelsea spent in excess of £60million to prise away from the Sussex side. Though the Blues will undoubtedly hope to uncover gems of their own.
