Brighton Q&A: What would be deemed poor enough for Hurzeler to be sacked?

We have been putting your questions to BBC Radio Sussex's Johnny Cantor. In part one, he focuses on the remainder of the Seagulls' current season. Ben asked : Can Brighton still get European football? Johnny answered : Definitely.

There is still a third of the season to go and Albion are just six points off fifth place. The European places could go all the way down to eighth, but the race for Europe is very competitive this season. Consistency is something everyone is striving for, but the results in the home games against rivals Aston Villa , Fulham , Newcastle and Bournemouth could prove crucial.



Dan asked : What would be a good result this season? Then, what would be a result deemed poor enough for Fabian Hurzeler to be sacked? Johnny answered : That probably depends on who you ask, but I think a top-eight finish is a good result. Other teams continue to develop but, with the travails of Manchester United and Tottenham this season, there is certainly an opportunity to secure a second season of European football. The club never panics and has invested in a young squad and a young manager so, as they have done with others, they will give the head coach time in a new environment.

From what I have seen this season, it is not something under the spotlight - but, of course, results and underlying statistics will be monitored closely..