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Albion legend Michel Kuipers' testimonial will take place on Tuesday 7th August, with Premier League Reading providing the opposition at the Amex.
With Albion's season due to kick off a week after the match, Gus Poyet is likely to field a full-strength side - with Kuipers expected to play a part in the match, alongside the 2012/13 squad.
Brian McDermott has also promised to bring a strong Reading side to the Amex, with their Premier League campaign starting eleven days after the testimonial.
Kuipers said, "Having been with the Albion as a player for virtually the entire time we were at Withdean, the dream for us all was to get the new stadium.
"I am proud to have been part of that journey to realise the dream, alongside the fans, and I am delighted to have the chance to play in front of the Albion fans at the Amex.
"I would like to thank Gus Poyet. The game is an important part of the pre-season build up, so I am grateful that he is giving me the opportunity to play for the club again!
"I would also like to thank Brian McDermott. He has done a great job at Reading to get them into the Premier League, and I appreciate him bringing his team down to Brighton to play.
"Thanks must also go to current chairman Tony Bloom, for granting me the opportunity to play the testimonial at the Amex, and also to his predecessor Dick Knight, who was my chairman for most of my time as a player at the club.
"Finally, a big thank you to my committee, for all their hard work and help in organising the game."
Signed by Micky Adams from Bristol Rovers in 2000, Kuipers went on to make 287 appearances for the Seagulls before leaving the club at the end of the 2009/10 season.
Kuipers was an instrumental part of the back-to-back championship-winning side in 2001 and 2002, and also helped the club to another promotion via the play-offs in 2004.
Hospitality packages will be available from Monday 18th June, with prices starting at £30. For more information please call Jo Brookes or Ashleigh Woods on 01273 878282.
General admission tickets are due to go on sale on 1st July, and will be priced £15 for adults, £12 for over-65s and £6 for under-16s. These will be available via all the usual methods.
Albion legend Michel Kuipers' testimonial will take place on Tuesday 7th August, with Premier League Reading providing the opposition at the Amex.
With Albion's season due to kick off a week after the match, Gus Poyet is likely to field a full-strength side - with Kuipers expected to play a part in the match, alongside the 2012/13 squad.
Brian McDermott has also promised to bring a strong Reading side to the Amex, with their Premier League campaign starting eleven days after the testimonial.
Kuipers said, "Having been with the Albion as a player for virtually the entire time we were at Withdean, the dream for us all was to get the new stadium.
"I am proud to have been part of that journey to realise the dream, alongside the fans, and I am delighted to have the chance to play in front of the Albion fans at the Amex.
"I would like to thank Gus Poyet. The game is an important part of the pre-season build up, so I am grateful that he is giving me the opportunity to play for the club again!
"I would also like to thank Brian McDermott. He has done a great job at Reading to get them into the Premier League, and I appreciate him bringing his team down to Brighton to play.
"Thanks must also go to current chairman Tony Bloom, for granting me the opportunity to play the testimonial at the Amex, and also to his predecessor Dick Knight, who was my chairman for most of my time as a player at the club.
"Finally, a big thank you to my committee, for all their hard work and help in organising the game."
Signed by Micky Adams from Bristol Rovers in 2000, Kuipers went on to make 287 appearances for the Seagulls before leaving the club at the end of the 2009/10 season.
Kuipers was an instrumental part of the back-to-back championship-winning side in 2001 and 2002, and also helped the club to another promotion via the play-offs in 2004.
Hospitality packages will be available from Monday 18th June, with prices starting at £30. For more information please call Jo Brookes or Ashleigh Woods on 01273 878282.
General admission tickets are due to go on sale on 1st July, and will be priced £15 for adults, £12 for over-65s and £6 for under-16s. These will be available via all the usual methods.
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