The coach is an inexperienced American who is younger than some in his squad. The players are typically little known, cheap pick-ups plucked from all corners of the world. The owner is no sheikh from the Middle East or the lead man for some American venture capitalists, but an Englishman who made his money in sports betting.
Brighton have, for some time, been one of the most fascinating teams in English football. Now, they are one of the best. The club from the south coast is the story of the Premier League so far, scoring more goals than anyone else — 23 in seven games — and putting up the biggest victory margins — two 5-0s — to rapidly become the most watchable team in England’s top division.
