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  1. A large field surrounded by mature trees and bushes. The sky is grey and full of clouds.

  2. Jonny Bairstow batting for Yorkshire

  3. Jennifer Kowalski, 29, (left) looking directly at the camera and smiling. Next to her is Cole MacDonald, 23, who is also looking directly at the camera and smiling. The pair are both standing outside in front of a brick wall.

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  5. Sir Ed Davey wearing a blue tie, white shirt and a black blazer.

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  7. Colin Lyall, wearing blue jeans, blue trainers and a dark polo shirt, with a lanyard around his neck, stands on a pavement beside an A-board sign saying "SayAphasia".

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  9. Will Brighton's 2030 refresh deliver?

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    On this week's Albion Unlimited podcast, former Brighton striker Warren Aspinall and BBC Radio Sussex's commentator Jonny Cantor react to Jason Ayto's appointment as Brighton's sporting director after David Weir's departure, and Mike Cave's promotion to the technical director role.

    "I was surprised because he [David Weir] was linked with Everton, one of his former clubs, and he batted that away. Then Everton got somebody else," Aspinall said.

    "This came out of the blue. You don't let a good man go if he's doing his job.

    "I don't know what's gone on or if David's just decided to move back up north.

    "Jason's been at Arsenal for a long time under Edu, who left in the summer as well. He's done numerous jobs there and lots of players have come and gone. They signed lots of players I would consider to be very good.

    "Micky Cave has been under the wing for four years at the football club so he knows the ins and outs of the job.

    "I wish them both all the best and I wish David all the best in his new job."

    Jonny Cantor added: "They're quite long-term appointments, aren't they? You can't necessarily see the fruits of their work until a little bit later on.

    "A lot of people have been very complimentary about the work that he's [Jason Ayto] done with Arsenal.

    "It's interesting see they highlighted the fact that he speaks Portuguese, he speaks Spanish and his native English - and the fact that he's been in a variety of roles.

    "I think sometimes it is good to get people from outside. You get fresh ideas. A different way of doing things can be really good. You get different pair of eyes on everything.

    "It is part of this overall 2030 refresh that the club are doing. I know they've got a new head of technology coming in, so it'll be interesting to see how that develops as well. An exciting period coming up."

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

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  15. Sussex captain John Simpson

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  18. Eastbourne's bandstand on the right with hundreds of people sitting on chairs to the left, on the ground in front of the bandstand and on an upper tier at street level. The bandstand is a large structure made of white columns and brown panelling. Its roof is made of large turquoise tiles.

  19. 'We can make a realistic push for silverware'

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    We asked for your views on Brighton's "constant cycle of transition".

    Here are some of your comments:

    Kevin: The problem Fabian Hurzeler has is the excellent start last season, so naturally people will compare the two. Our fixtures this season have been much harder and we have failed to convert chances at crucial moments against Fulham, Everton and Bournemouth. We'll still be pushing for Europe come May.

    Miles: As long as the cycle is not too quick it should be a strength. This summer, I can only think of two first-team regulars who left, with others being squad players. To be able to compete with clubs with much greater financial resources you have to do things differently, and as long as the talent identification continues to deliver quality players I think we will continue to overachieve. If the club is to achieve progression to being European regulars, the churn needs to be limited to this year's level and greater emphasis given to the balance of the squad.

    Max: The model of constant selling and rebuilding has proved sound overall' but I believe this should now be slowed down to allow the new signings to gel sufficiently. Then we can make a realistic push for silverware. Worst-case scenario if we keep selling is the wheels fall off and we end up like Southampton.

    Jeff: I've been following the Albion for well over 50 years and that makes the recent ride all the more amazing. But I do think it is still realistic for fans to hope for continued progress. Particular area of concern for some time has been with central forwards. Danny Welbeck has achieved more than expected and covered over a few cracks. Albion have failed to progress Evan Ferguson and Aaron Connelly as much as hoped. Not too many years ago we persisted with Neal Maupay, who was clearly out of his depth. And Joao Pedro seems to be a better player with Chelsea. A common trait in recent years has been insufficient goals to turn lots of draws into more wins. And not sure getting rid of the maverick-sub type of players will help with that!

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  21. On the left, James Partridge has light brown hair. He wears a brown tweed jacket, white shirt and a yellow tie. On the right, Rachel Millward has long dark brown hair with a fringe. She wears a patterned blue top with long blue earrings.

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  23. Ed Davey wears a dark suit, white shirt and a blue and white spotted tie.