There is often talk of clubs with a rich pedigree, but it was a player with an extended footballing heritage that made all the difference in a closely fought encounter here on Wednesday.
First, Jack Hinshelwood cleared off the line when Brentford seemed sure to take the lead for a second time, and, scarcely two minutes later, it was Hinshelwood again whose assured header from close range gave Brighton a lead that they rarely looked likely to surrender.
