Having cast an eye over the Championship in general last time out, this week I would like to focus on my side, Brighton and Hove Albion, and offer insight into a club which I presume a lot of people may not know too much about but which, in my opinion, is destined for a very exciting future.

COLM TUCKER played his rugby the way he lived his life. He was earnest, committed, determined and like all successful sportsmen, certainly didn’t like to lose!

AFTER the euphoria of leading the Republic of Ireland into the Euro 2012 finals, Stephen Hunt lamented a loss that emphasised where his focus will be for the next six months.

WOLVES manager Mick McCarthy hopes his team will benefit from the feelgood factor generated by his trio of Republic of Ireland players having qualified for Euro 2012 – starting with today’s clash at Everton.

IS Stephen Ward the new Gary Doherty — a defender-turn-striker?

MICK MCCARTHY singled out Stephen Ward for praise after the versatile Irishman helped Wolves record a deserved derby victory over Birmingham.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger apologised for the challenge by captain Cesc Fabregas which led to Wolves defender Stephen Ward being carried off on a stretcher during the Gunners’ 2-0 win at Molineux last night.

WOLVES manager Mick McCarthy says that there has been no approach from Arsenal or any other club for striker Kevin Doyle.

Wolves defender Stephen Ward has agreed a new three-year deal at Molineux.

IRELAND lock Gary Longwell is back in business following a tough fitness test yesterday and will line-out for Ulster for their Heineken Cup shoot-out against Biarritz at Ravenhill on Friday night.