For the record I was born in 1969 in Rustington but was adopted from the age of 2 months and at my new home in Brighton by Christmas 69, lived here ever since, i’m a Proud Rustonian 
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[Brighton] Last Brightonian top flight manager?
- Thread starter Doc Lynam
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- Jan 19, 2010
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That's been my experience of RM, too.
Doc Lynam
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- Jun 19, 2011
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Ok you’re in, have you managed Brighton in the top flight?For the record I was born in 1969 in Rustington but was adopted from the age of 2 months and at my new home in Brighton by Christmas 69, lived here ever since, i’m a Proud Rustonian
No chance, Rustington would be my first choice, Brighton is full of wannabes
I was born in Buckingham Road maternity hospital (long since demolished) and anyone born any further from Brighton Station is not a true Brightonian as far as I am concerned. Woolybacks.
Lennie Lawrence, born in Brighton 76 years ago became Hartlepools manage recently, 13 years after his previous job - as Crystal Palarse caretaker manager.
Lennie Lawrence, born in Brighton 76 years ago became Hartlepools manage recently, 13 years after his previous job - as Crystal Palarse caretaker manager.
To me it means someone like myself that was born and grew up in Brighton, similar to someone that’s known as a Geordie from Newcastle.
People move to Brighton from London and suddenly call themselves a Brightonian, if I moved to Newcastle I definitely wouldn’t be or call myself a Geordie.
Is the answer Steve Burtenshaw? (Edited the answer to my question is no as Lennie Lawrence is later)
Proper Brightonian.
A good point. I need to work on this.
My issue is driven by the fact I know a number of people who were not born in the city but I consider as “Brighton” as anyone else you could name. I also don’t like the idea of being stuck with, and defined by, your birth place. That’s seems pretty tedious to me although I appreciate that for some types, this is all that matters.
So. Maybe a specific set of time, and proof you have fully embraced the values and ideals of the city? Obviously the criteria for proof will be set, and judged, by me. How’s that grab you?
Vote for me, and I’ll see that you get a Brighton passport.I wasn’t born in Brighton but have lived here since 1969, I’m guessing that definition leaves me a bit ‘stateless’ now
Insel affe
HellBilly
I voted for Herr Tubthumper, he is a man of his word he managed to get me one, because I was born way out in the badlands.
Southlands.
He seems like a thorougly nice guy in interviews etc. But like I said he's got that "hi friend do you want to try kamasutra with me" energy that makes him seem a little... soft and odd. Most likely a decent manager as well, can't see anyone keeping this Southampton squad up.
dolphins
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Hmm, not sure I agree but then that's from a selfish point of view - I was born at the Royal Sussex, delivered by none other that Dr Trevor Mann himself (before he gave his name to the SCBU) and have lived here (other than on hols, obvs) all my life. I DO feel like a true Brightonian. And I am unanimous in that.
That would explain why I once sat on the next table to him in the restaurant of the old/now no more Cisswood Hotel. I had wondered.
Or be like my next door neighbour - born here and lived here all his life, but supports Man U
Funnily enough, he's been a bit quiet about football these past few months
Potter then?
American Seagle
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- Jun 14, 2022
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I know what you mean I was just teasing! What about Bruno? He managed one game for Chelsea and lives in Brighton for quite a while and embraced the values of the city....
- Apr 5, 2014
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Thought he was a good listen in the after match interview, rational, intelligent and backing his team.
