'Where is his statue being put?' - Brighton fans react to £67.2m loss club announcement

Writing yesterday, Brighton & Hove Albion chairman Tony Bloom has spoken of his pride at the club's and community's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a long statement, Bloom said: “Our main priority for the 2020/21 season is to remain in the Premier League."

“We will also be looking to make progress on our longer-term aim of establishing the club in the top ten of the Premier League, in line with the vision we outlined in the summer of 2019.”

“Our vision is to be a top-ten Premier League club, and a top-four club in the Women's Super League.”

Brighton reported a loss of £67.2m for the 2019-20 season, which Bloom described as "one of the most challenging in the club's history".

The figure compares to a loss of £21.2m during the previous campaign, while turnover was down to £132.9m from £148m.

In a statement, the club said the coronavirus pandemic had affected every aspect of their financial operations.

And Seagulls fans were quick to react to Bloom’s update and the financial challenges he has faced - here's what you said on Twitter:

@ryanadsett: “We are not worthy of this man.”

@owen_bhafc: “Never leave Tony.”

@MichaelNemo89: “A chairman who every fan can be proud of.”

@Joshroutley6: “So lucky to have Tony.”

@oneandonlymr0: “Best chairman that Brighton has had.”

@Supian90765059: “BHA would not be where we are now without this man. We owe a lot to him. Thanks!!”

@HNicholls97: “Where is his statue being put?”