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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Bournemouth and Brighton.

Here are some of your comments:

Bournemouth fans

Lee: Hard fought win for the Cherries. Definitely played the better football and deserved the win but we always have close games with the Seagulls. I am really positive about what lies ahead!

Peter: Antoine Semenyo bullies defences, while Alex Scott is emerging as a skilful number 10. At the back, there are already signs that Bournemouth won't concede many this season.

Charl: Veljko Milosavljevic had a very good debut, he grew in confidence as the game progressed. We need to work on our corner taking, it's wasteful and lacking in any kind of threat. James Hill needs to concentrate for 90 minutes, he failed to pick up their scorer again.

Keith: What a glowing endorsement of the recruitment team at Bournemouth to discover such talented defenders to replace those who have left. Bring on Newcastle!

Brighton fans

Fran: Just in previous games, good at times, poor at other times. I have said it before - we are too slow in our build-up play. We really should have gone for an experienced striker. It is all very well signing young players and giving them time to adapt, but we need players now. I hope not but I think this is going to be a struggle this season.

Andy: Dunk is too slow for the modern game. If he remains at the heart of the defence, Brighton will continue to struggle. I find it incomprehensible that Hurzeler cannot see the problem.

Mark: On paper our squad looks decent despite all the outgoings. Worry for me is that I'm not sure if our conductor is good enough to mould them into a team that can play.

Joe: Back to drab and toothless. There's no way we'll get anywhere near Europe - Tony's stated aim for this year - if we have a season playing football like Saturday and three of the four games played so far. I worry for Hurzeler if the trend continues.

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David Weir says he is "really proud" of what he achieved at Brighton and wishes "everyone well for the future".

The announcement of Weir's departure last week came as a shock as owner Tony Bloom cited wanting to taking the club in a "new direction".

Weir joined the club as pathway development manager in 2018 and went on to succeeded Dan Ashworth as technical director in May 2022.

"It is the right time for me to leave, but I will reflect on an incredible period with the club, and I am really proud of what we have achieved - especially introducing some special players to the Premier League and our European adventure," said Weir.

"I had an excellent mentor in Dan Ashworth before stepping into the role, and I've also had the privilege of working with three exceptional men's head coaches in Graham Potter, Roberto de Zerbi and Fabian Hurzeler.

"The club has an incredible amount of talent across both the men's and women's squads, while the academy works so hard to develop future talent which will serve the club well.

"I'd like to thank the coaches, players and the staff for their help and support throughout my time at Brighton & Hove Albion - they have all worked so hard to help the club progress.

"I'll always be grateful to Tony, Paul and the board for giving me the opportunity at Brighton, and I would like to wish everyone well for the future."

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Losing two players and conceding so early in the game was a definite knock for Brighton, who struggled to get going for far too long and did not manage to maintain any periods of momentum.

They were dangerous for short bursts after the restart and managed to equalise, but Bournemouth always seemed in control and the more likely victors.

The second-half penalty typified their shortcomings as Lewis Dunk misplaced a pass to allow the Cherries to counter and Jan Paul van Hecke unnecessarily placed his leg in a position where Evanilson could easily draw a foul.

There were some elements which will please manager Fabian Hurzeler, such as the tireless work of winger Yankuba Minteh, but clear positives were few and far between.

Having to make two early substitutions prevented the quadruple change which proved so effective in their 2-1 win against Manchester City, and they were unable to turn things around this time.

The Seagulls were not fluid enough, lacked sharpness and just were not as lively as their opponents.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler spoke to BBC Match of the Day after his side's defeat by Bournemouth: "I think we don't have to lose this game. We controlled the game quite well, we had chances, the first goal was unlucky when we had 10 men on the pitch. The second goal was an easy mistake. It feels disappointing but we have to show a reaction."

On Jack Hinshelwood and Maxim De Cuyper's injuries: "I didn't see them yet so I have to watch it back. Hopefully not the worst but it's an adversity that we have to face. The team reacted in a good way."

On Antoine Semenyo's shove on Maxim De Cuyper: "I heard the thoughts but sometimes it's better to say nothing."

You don't want to get in trouble?: "No."

On Brighton's away form: "We can't be happy but we have to keep on going, focus on our performances and then results will come."

Did you know?

• Kaoru Mitoma has been directly involved in six goals across six Premier League appearances against Bournemouth (five goals, one assist) - which is twice as many involvements than he has managed against any other opponent in the top-flight.

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Jason Ayto has agreed to become the new Brighton sporting director, replacing David Weir, who left the club on Friday.

The confirmation of former Arsenal executive Ayto's appointment will arrive in next few days.

Ayto left north London earlier this year following the appointment of Andrea Berta as the club's sporting director.

The ex-Gunners administrator had risen to the position of Arsenal's acting sporting director and played a key role in a number of the club's most high profile transfers in recent years.

But he will now take on a new position at the Amex Stadium following Weir's departure.