Brighton Relegated - Hall Sympathetic

Former Land Rover Joe O'Neill finally admitted this evening that Brighton's chances of staying in the Championship "were increasingly slim" after they were officially relegated to Division 1 for next season. Rovers manager Hall was sympathetic to O'Neill "I think he is disappointed at this point but when he realises this means two games against the Valiants next season I think he'll look on the bright side". Hall also pointed out that Brighton would now be certain to miss out on fixtures against Pommpey and The Saints next season. "I've seen their supporters whilst stuck in a lift with them recently and they're not a pretty sight" confirmed Hall "Joe is well out of it supporting a Division 1 team". Charles Smith was unavailable for comment on Pompey's mid-week loss as he was holidaying on a golf course with his entourage.