The reality of the situation was that in Division Three, the wage bill would be lower than in Division Two. The board also calculated that it was easier to have a winning team in the Third Division, and seeing a winning team could bring back supporters.
Mullery was appointed as he was one of...
The team were 'struggling' as far as winning more games than losing, but not as far as avoiding relegation. Mullery's appointment did not coincide with a rapid worsening of the playing record. Under Chris Cattlin, Brighton's last 24 league matches produced this record:
W9 D4 L11 F34 A36...
The Albion were not doing great at the time of Mullery's sacking, but were doing well enough to be confident of avoiding relegation. Eight points clear of the drop area. A very decent achievement given the number of established players Mullery had to give free transfers to and the fact he only...