Chris Hughton's sacking sums up the utter madness of modern football

If ever a story sums up the utter madness of modern football it is the announcement, 24 hours after he and his children enjoyed a lap of honour at the Amex to celebrate staying in the Premier League, that Chris Hughton has been sacked by Brighton & Hove Albion.

The Republic legend had earned a reputation on England’s south coast as one of the most reliable and yet under-rated coaches in the top flight, not only guiding Brighton to the Premier League for the first time in their history but also avoiding relegation two years in a row.