Bloom is a genius he is pretty much playing every Football Manager's dream signing high potential wonderkids everywhere and flipping them for massive profit.

As an Everton fan who's seen our club do everything wrong recruitment-wise for the last 5+ years, I can't help but admire Brighton, despite a large amount of envy at the same time. That's how you run a football club, and they deserve to go on and challenge the big clubs.

Can you make a video on Will Still, Reims coach, who apparently got his ligue 1managerial job by mastering football manager. He's undefeated in 12 games in france!

You didn’t mention the sister club union st gilloise where they can put their talents 2 get better, like mitoma and adingra (another brighton player that has alot of potential and is on loan there) they took over not so long ago and have done an amazing job already with union st gilloise also having a very good recruiting team that is probably connected 2 brightons recruitment

It's important to also focus on Brighton's selling policy as well. Brighton don't mind selling players, but only if the scenario suits them. They realise no one from outside Brighton (and even most of those in Brighton) dreams of playing for the Seagulls. The club's ability to sell to and desirability to bigger clubs forms part of their attraction to players. Only however if the deal suits them. Not only price but also timing and the availability of replacements. This is why Trossard was let go but Caceido wasn't. Trossard they deemed was replaceable, too most already surpassed, by Mitoma and others. They weren't confident in replacing Caceido though so seamlessly at this point of the year. He will move on, but only when Brighton have the time and personnel to fill the void.

We said this about Swansea, and Sevilla here in Spain, a few years back. Yes, they're doing well, but to maintain over decades will take a lot. Credit to them so far though x

Mwepu cost £13m. Our record signing is Adam Webster for around £20m. Caicedo was not immediately loaned out to Belgium, he was kept around the first team and played for our U23s for 6 months and went to Belgium in the summer on loan for 6 months until January.

Brighton & Hove Albion have been evolving at such speed since Tony Bloom took over, even watching every week it was hard for fans to comprehend how we were doing it. When Gus Poyet got shown the door it became more clear that Tony was our leader & barber as his hitman. "Tony Blooms blue & white army" will keep marching on on on. Great VT well done HITC.

One of your finest pieces of work yet Alfie. The attention to detail and the simple way of explaining things makes these documentaries a highlight of the day for those of us who are interested in the inner workings of football. keep up the good work and can we have another long video tomorrow. I personally prefer these 30 to 40min videos😅

The Moisés Caicedo really ate me alive. Cruz Azul were ready to sign him in the next few days and our fan base believed that we got a gem of a talent! But as soon as Brighton got their eyes on him, it was over. Cruz Azul gave him more money but Brighton gave less with the loan move that was gonna happen but finally European experience. WE HAD THE GEM BUT THEY TOOK IT AWAY!!!!! ugh.

As an "older" American, I grew up as a NY Cosmos fan, but after the NASL dissolved in 1984, I didn't follow soccer much, until got married, had kids, and my kids began playing soccer. Although I watch the Premier League regularly, never became a fan of any one team, rather instead usually cheering for whichever team was the underdog. However, I have really taken an interest in Brighton the past few years. Like they way they play, and how as a underdog, they've risen to the challenge. Great video! Good to learn how Brighton has accomplished things. Brighton are an easy team to cheer for, especially when you hate the big money Top 6 (ManU, Man C, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Spurs)

Argentinos Jrs might not be a big club in Argentina, but it has a well established academy in Argentina, that is probably only second to River Plate's. This is the Academy of Maradona, Redondo, Riquelme, Cambiasso, Sorin, and so many others, as well as MacAllister.

As an American, I became a Brighton fan 4 years ago. I was dating this woman for many years who was a fan of crystal palace. I didn't care much for premier league, so I would support whatever team she supported, but after the breakup, EPL was starting up, and I didn't want to continue supporting a team that I only followed for my ex. So I began supporting Brighton. There were dozens of my friends who told me what I was doing was petty, immature, and I'd never find another bird who accepted me as I was. I lost many friends over the years, but the one thing I never lost was myself and who I really was. Eventually Brighton stopped becoming a piss-take club, and became a feeder club that the top 6 pissers would take players from. Still, similar to how I once was after my breakup, I see myself in Brighton in many ways. No matter how much you take away from this team, they never lose focus on where their heart is. We know who we are and anyone we accept into our life is to help build our sanctuary, not tear it apart. You can try to bring us down but you will never succeed. Brighton's history is so incredible. If they won the premier league that would be a film that not even Hollywood could top, not even Leicester's story could compare. Mark my words: Brighton & Hove Albion will win the league someday.

Being able to bed them in slowly and not having a bunch of pressure to perform instantly is huge

Being a Brighton fan, I think I'm going to enjoy this one🙂

As a South American who supports Flamengo, the richest time in the region, in fact it was the eighteenth time that made the most money in the world in 2022, ahead of Everton and behind Wolves. I really don't understand why we haven't signed any DeValle players. This small team from Ecuador has one of the best youth divisions in the world, it always reaches the finals of continental youth competitions, and its players have a great transition... they have already won two Sulamericanas (equivalent to the Europa League) with players in a short time that come from their youth.

What a superb production! Thoroughly researched, skill-fully scripted and with slick and professional commentary, I consider you the Tony Bloom, and Brighton of content creators! Thank you for this superb and informative work 👍🏻

Mitoma is prob my fav player rn

I worked as a Lighting Tech at Tony Blooms Starlizards Christmas Party. Met then man and can officially say he is a man’s man. Proper nice and deserves everything he brings to the EPL and Brighton. From an Arsenal fan. ❤️

This is what happens when you have owners who actually have real products and technical expertise on something run a team, rather than one in financial chicanery or real-estate or buying competitors. But I'd also say that what Bloom is getting credit for implementing is one that most clubs have had to do in order to survive (or sacrifice relationships with the communities who support said clubs).

Incredible video opening everyone up more in detail to Bloom's genius, simply incredible club from top to bottom and even as a Liverpool fan and a victim of Brighton's success this season, I wish them nothing but the best

Very insightful and I do appreciate the longer videos, because they help to provide depth of information on the subject matter.

Brilliant work once again HITC Sevens by far some of the best footy content on the internet.

Tony Bloom is a Brighton and Hove Albion legend! He is ruthless in selling players, ruthless in hiring and firing, and has the best scouting network in the world, oh and he LOVES Brighton and Hove Albion. This club is going places with him and Paul Barber in charge.

Worth mentioning is that Brighton buy a lot of young Irish players from their domestic league. Connolly maybe hasn't lived up to the expectations but Ferguson and Andrew Moran are top talents. And now they've brought another one in this January transfer window. Unbelievable

Thank You for Making this Video !!! I've been saying how Impressive Brighton have been, and seem to improve more after each player they sell to the bigger & rich teams. Still the 2nd half of season to go, but if they continue to succeed on the pitch and finish in Top 10 of table, challenging for spots to play in European competitions next season, enough can't be said for how well they have done, as well as the club itself being run & the envy many others have towards them and their scouting & recruitment they do so well!!! Roberto De Zerbi should be considered, if not favorite, for Manager of Year, along with ETH, Arteta, among others having great seasons. It will be tough for anyone to win it ahead of the Managers at the top clubs, especially if Arsenal do win PL. But what he has done since taking over after Potter left, and with loss of key players during January Window, is beyond what anyone could expect!

That was a really interesting, video. I also laughed at the Chelsea recruitment approach. Nice work.

Rather unfair on Izquierdo. He was great, but suffered a terrible injury that kept him out for more than a year and he was never the same again. He was a GREAT signing who had very bad luck.

That stadium move/upgrade, before and after, is hilarious. Also, thanks for making these videos, here in the USA it can be difficult to get this level of commentary.

We are genuinely so well run. We have put together a system where we can replace anyone and have backups in place for every situation. So proud of my club to see where we’ve come from in the 23 years I’ve been watching us. In regards to players, just look who we have out on loan just ready to jump in when we sell the next of our stars

Fantastic video. Keep up the great work mate.

That was so interesting, I did not know that Brighton and Brentford basically have the same origin regarding their recruitment strategies.

Been waiting for this video. Brighton’s management has done superbly top down. 👏

Amazing video. I have always been very curious about Brighton and this video filled up all my curiosity.

super well written, alfie. i really enjoyed the poker related metaphors. keep up the great work

Alfie, this was excellent. I came in knowing only about headline sales & recent results and now leave with an appreciation for a clearly well club. Thanks!

What a brilliant video !! The research and analysis was extremely well presented

Thank you! Great video! It explains the link between Brighton and Brentford and their extraordinary ascent 😁

Hi Alfie, Love the videos you have been doing lately and ones you have done for years. Please can you do a video on bad players who were signed following incredible tournaments. Maybe el hadji diouf to Liverpool after the 2002 World Cup.

Love these long form videos.

Brighton's fans are the best. Greetings from Ecuador.

Tony Bloom once told me he wanted to emulate Boro, and Steve Gibson at my club. Let me tell you this, he has eclipsed everything that Steve Gibson has achieved at Boro. Tony Bloom using modern technology to data search for talented players is extremely impressive.

I played a bunch of poker with TB during the 00s and his preparation and thoroughness was always apparent. He's done an amazing job with the seagulls, I only wish I'd listened more when he would talk analytics on the table, deeply regret not cultivating a better relationship with him back then.

I'm a lifetime Brighton fan living the dream.Thanks for that in depth knowledge,I did not know.

I worked for Brighton as a steward and if your a good steward more work comes your way .Excellent football club fron a Luton supporter .

Thank you, it was very informative 🙌🏼

what a great breakdown!!! hitting the subscribe button

amazing and insightful video, well done!

One of your best videos, Alfie.

Another interesting and enjoyable video Alfie. However you did miss mentioning another Albion that had a prolonged period in the Premier League and signed some gems and solid professionals too. My team West Bromwich Albion, were in the Premier League for 8 years straight and 13 of the last 20 !! West Brom is where Dan Ashworth came to prominence. We were the victims of our own modest success, as the FA took Roy Hodgson, Dan Ashworth and members of our Medical and Analysis teams as well. At one point other clubs, including, apparently our great rivals Wolves were looking at how we were run and our recruitment and how we stayed solvent in the Premier League. Those were the days.... West Bromwich Albion, are for whatever reason often overlooked in this aspect.

Brighton & Hove Albion are one of my favourite respective English clubs daily and ever in this world and other planets and I am totally impressed with their recruitment at the club and who knows that the one of the respective smallest clubs would in near future,start challenging and thus,winning each and every titles if they would not be offloading most of their star players,good friends!!!LONG LIVE,BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION!!!🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋‍♂️🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋🏋

Withdean is where I used to have my sports days in secondary school. Albion shared their ground with us for years 🤣

As a saints fan, be careful in your optimism Brighton. 7/8 years ago we were literally in the exact same position, came up, solid foundation years, progressed under Pochettino, sold a lot of players in the summer, somehow didn’t affect us and did even better under koeman (this is your DeZerbi), you’ll sell up again in the summer and I expect a plateau (this was our puel year), then it goes wrong. You’ll start to slip down the table, you have to put up with all the pundits saying how selling all your best players catches up with you. In this premier league, unless you do a newcastle, you cannot break sustainably into the big six- even Leicester couldn’t. Everyone apart from the big six are one a carousel of false dawns and back to reality unfortunately

Great video yet again Alfie ❤

Mr. Seven w another banger of a video.

Realy well made vid

I love your story on Brighton I've always wanted to know how that club run and survived

Even if Brighton stagnate and are consistently missing out on top 6 for the next few years, I don’t think anyone could deny Bloom has been a revelation to the club and will probably get a statue or stand named after him at some point, he is for certain a club legend

love the metaphor at the end

Chelsea have a really great academy and recruitment center. It's called Brighton & Hove Albion.

Good scouting with good owners leads to good player recruitment. Southampton's signings whilst they had Paul Mitchell as head scout were impressive. Dortmund's signings whilst they had Sven Mislintat as head scout were excellent. Leicester's signings of Kante, Mahrez and Vardy for peanuts whilst they had Steve Walsh as head scout were insanely good. Arsenal paying a very small fee for Martinelli due to their head scout Edu (with his Brazilian connections). With good owners and a top head scout, you don't need to spend huge sums of money on transfers. What Chelsea are doing is unsustainable.

Great video again!

very interesting, thanks for your work

Wonderful video genuinely quality

People said the same about Southampton a few years ago when they recruited VVD, Mane, etc... these things go through peaks and valleys. You do you're due diligence and sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn't.

Class video for us data fellas Cheers from USA

They remind me of Southampton a while ago, but even better. Consistently scouting great players and managers.

Leeds fan here. I wish we had as good recruitment as Brighton. They are so clever with it.

Very insightful... thank you.

Brighton have been fun to watch, mitoma especially, it’d be nice to see them try to keep a solid team , and break into the top 4

I like what you did there at the end 😂

I attended the university of Sussex from 2012-15, the AMEX stadium is right next to the campus. It's rather mind-blowing to see them where they are now.

a documentary on the afc Wimbledon on the nine promotions in eleven years, how they’re a fan own club and how they have a stadium in plough lane now. The story of they lost the club, how the F A allowed that and won’t allow that anymore. How they were very close to moving to ireland How they went up the English football leagues. It would be a good documentary video if you can do this. #thepeopleschannel

Hitc 7s is the best channel on youtube

Great video on the Bloomaissance! Still waiting on that Best XI from clubs in sub-Saharan Africa

Brighton vs Brentford……the moneyball Classico.

Love the channel Alfie

I do think some bargin players are passed by big teams because they simply can't bring them in...caicedo wouldn't of broke into arsenals team after 13 games in a Belgium b league on loan but i don't think they would even scout those areas for that reason....what Brighton are doing is truly amazing and obviously hard to impossible to replicate or other teams would, I think its sustainable as long as that formula stays secret

Don't know how they consist find gems but its incredible.

Mac Allister's tattoo is so fitting 😂 10:38

Great video!

brilliant show

15:44 Think if you combine a statistical approach with good psychological evaluations before signing a player (you’d have to meet the player first obviously) it covers the side that data alone can’t gather data on. If the two meet the standard I’d confidently feel you’re good to go and it’s not as risky as people imagine and it puts it way ahead of the very risky moneyball strategy.

Watching as an Everton fan, I’m so envious

I also hope that Brighton sign more Asian players like Mitoma-san.

I actually had an idea for a video suggestion while browsing through European leagues, Ligue 2, St. Etienne are second from bottom, I would very much be interested in a "what's happening at St. Etienne?" vid.

what a finish that was, poetry

Well done BHA....playing some beautiful football. ..

Very interesting video as always. If I may suggest you if not to create subtitles, than maybe to write names of footballers and clubs you are mentioning in the video. automatic subtitles don't help with names and it's really unclear especially with some lesser known people and leagues

“But then again, poker is a game that Bloom knows well” is one of the best closers in media history

Sounds a bit similar to the moneyball strategy developed in baseball, really cool stuff.

Yes, data is key. But the organisation is built in a different way. Most companies and especially football clubs are built like a pyramid with the MD/CEO at the tip. That works fine, but as can be seen in football, it then relies on key positions such as the manager. Lose a good manager and the train hits the buffers. Brighton's structure is more of a spiders web. Taking one person out of the structure, does not break anything, issues are instantly rerouted in the short term. Then Tony Blooms methodical "fix it, right, first time" ethos, doesn't rush to fix, but looks for the right fix. When Potter left, there were calls for Rodgers, Pochettino, Dyche, etc, etc, etc. to get in quick. Instead, Brighton already had an up to date list of preferred replacements and reviewed those over a number of days and got RDZ in.

thanks for doing brighton

Not even mentioned Solly March another local lad :) ... also a raft of younger talent out on loan in the UK and at union st gilloise or potentially available from USG

Great storytelling alfie

This was incredibly interesting. I am very happy to see a club like this succeeding. Also baffled, this scouting team didn't get to Kvaratskhelia first.

Amazing stuff going on at Brentford and Brighton. I’m jealous as a Leeds fan

It could be a great move history well done guys.✌🏿✌🏿✌🏿

They also got Buanonotte from Rosario recently. Watch out for him

I wounder if Kyle Macaulay leaving to Chelsea will change the scouting since he's been Potter's Scout in Öfk, Swansea, Brighton and now Chelsea. When he left Öfk our recruiting took a turn for the worse when he left. He's roll is "recruitment analyst" and one of Potters key men.