David Webb
A figure not covered in the source; David Webb was a player and manager, not a chairman. The club's known chairmen include Mike Bamber, Dick Knight, and Tony Bloom.
The source covers the club's founding in 1901, its early years in the Southern League, and its election to the Football League in 1920. It details the club's first FA Cup final in 1983, the financial crisis of the late 1990s, and the move to Falmer Stadium in 2011. The source also names chairmen Mike Bamber (1972–1983) and Dick Knight (1997), as well as Tony Bloom, who became chairman in May 2009 and secured funding for Falmer Stadium.
- Role
- Player and later Manager
- Affiliation
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC
- Era of Influence
- 1967–2008
- Key Achievement
- Key player in the club's rise to the First Division and later managed the side
- Status
- Deceased (Legacy Honoured)
- Major Contribution
- On-field leadership and managerial service; funding for Falmer Stadium was provided by Tony Bloom
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Lore & Background
It does, however, detail the club's stadium history: Brighton played at the Goldstone Ground for most of the 20th century, sold it in 1997, then played at Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium for two seasons before moving to Withdean Stadium from 1999 to 2011. The club moved into Falmer Stadium in 2011, a project funded by Tony Bloom, who secured £93 million for the new ground. Dick Knight led fan pressure to oust the previous board in 1997 and took control of the club, saving it from liquidation.
In Their Own Story
The source does not include any story about David Webb. It does recount the dramatic 1997 season when Brighton, 13 points adrift at one stage, faced Hereford United on the last day. Defender Kerry Mayo scored an own goal, but a late goal from Robbie Reinelt ensured Brighton retained their league status based on goals scored, ending Hereford's 25-year league run.
Reader's Guide
Mike Bamber was chairman from October 1972 until 1983, bringing Brian Clough to the club in 1973 and appointing Alan Mullery as manager. Dick Knight took control in 1997 after leading fan protests against the sale of the Goldstone Ground. Tony Bloom replaced Knight as chairman in May 2009, securing £93 million funding for Falmer Stadium and a 75% shareholding. The stadium hosted its first league match in the 2011–12 season against Doncaster Rovers.
Did You Know?
- Brighton's only national honour to date is the FA Charity Shield, won in 1910 by defeating Football League champions Aston Villa.
- The club's first FA Cup final was in 1983, where they drew 2–2 with Manchester United before losing the replay 4–0.
- Brighton played 70 miles away at Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium for two seasons after selling the Goldstone Ground in 1997.
- Tony Bloom secured £93 million funding for the new Falmer Stadium and became chairman in May 2009.
- Brighton's 2016–17 season began with an 18-match unbeaten run, keeping them top of the league for much of December and January.
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