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Brighton accept resignation of head coach Oscar García Brighton accept resignation of head coach Oscar García
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Brighton have accepted the resignation of the head coach Oscar García, the Championship club have confirmed. Brighton have accepted the resignation of the head coach, Oscar García, the Championship club have confirmed.
Brighton saw their play-off promotion hopes dashed by Derby in a 4-1 semi-final defeat at the iPro Stadium on Sunday which meant they lost the tie 6-2 on aggregate, with García offering to stand down. Brighton saw their play-off promotion hopes dashed by Derby County in a 4-1 semi-final defeat at the iPro Stadium on Sunday which meant they lost the tie 6-2 on aggregate, with García offering to stand down.
The Spaniard was granted time to mull over his decision but has now had his resignation accepted.The Spaniard was granted time to mull over his decision but has now had his resignation accepted.
The club said in a statement on their official website: "Brighton & Hove Albion have accepted the resignation of head coach Oscar García.The club said in a statement on their official website: "Brighton & Hove Albion have accepted the resignation of head coach Oscar García.
"Oscar met with the club earlier today, to formally offer his resignation to the board, which has been accepted. He has also informed the club's players of his decision." "Oscar met the club earlier today, to formally offer his resignation to the board, which has been accepted. He has also informed the club's players of his decision."
García hinted his decision to step down from the role had been in his mind for some time.García hinted his decision to step down from the role had been in his mind for some time.
He said: "The club has been aware of my thoughts for several weeks and during this time I have had discussions with both the chairman, Tony Bloom, and chief executive, Paul Barber.He said: "The club has been aware of my thoughts for several weeks and during this time I have had discussions with both the chairman, Tony Bloom, and chief executive, Paul Barber.
"I have enjoyed my time with the club but, although I do not have any immediate plans, I have decided to move on."I have enjoyed my time with the club but, although I do not have any immediate plans, I have decided to move on.
"I'm very proud of this season with Brighton. The Championship is a very difficult and competitive league but our record this season has been very good. I wish Brighton every success for the future.""I'm very proud of this season with Brighton. The Championship is a very difficult and competitive league but our record this season has been very good. I wish Brighton every success for the future."