AliousBrighton Boss Reacts to Lewis Dunk’s Viral Dart Night Sign and Emphasizes Team Bonding*
During his *pre-match press conference ahead of Brighton’s clash with Fulham*, Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler found himself addressing an unexpected topic—*a viral social media moment from a completely different sport.
Dunk’s Night at the Darts Sparks Lighthearted Discussion*
On *Thursday, March 6*, the *PDC Premier League Darts tournament* made a stop in Brighton, drawing in a crowd that included Brighton’s club captain, *Lewis Dunk*. Currently sidelined due to a **rib injury*, Dunk was in attendance for a thrilling evening, highlighted by world champion Luke Littler’s 6-3 victory over Nathan Aspinall and two nine-dart finishes*.
While enjoying the electric atmosphere, *Dunk was photographed holding up a sign referencing Hurzeler*, which read:
> “Hurzeler out, out, in, in, out, in.”
The sign appeared to be a tongue-in-cheek response to a section of *Brighton fans* who had previously called for Hurzeler’s dismissal following the club’s humiliating 7-0 Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest* last month.
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Hurzeler’s Lighthearted Response: “I Wasn’t at the Darts!”*
Ahead of Brighton’s meeting with *The Cottagers*, *Hurzeler addressed the viral moment* during his press conference, taking the sign in good humor while also expressing his appreciation for darts as a sport.
> “This morning, I walked into the building, my voice was cracking, and I immediately said: ‘I wasn’t at the darts!’” Hurzeler joked.
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> “I wasn’t there cheering for Luke Littler, but I’m a big fan of the sport. I’ve been to Ally Pally before, and I love following it. It’s an amazing talent, an amazing show—it’s a magnet for fans.”
The Brighton manager emphasized that he was *glad to see his players enjoying themselves together*, noting the importance of these kinds of social outings in fostering a **strong team bond*.
> “I saw some pictures and videos this morning, and I’m happy we have this social connection—not just among the players, but also with some staff members who attended and had a great time.”
> “You can’t manufacture team chemistry through artificial events. It happens naturally—by having a good evening together, sharing a few beers, and enjoying the moment.”**
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Brighton’s Focus Shifts Back to Fulham Clash*
While Dunk remains on the sidelines as he continues to recover, his *presence at the darts* and the viral sign have certainly added some humor to Brighton’s **build-up to their upcoming match*.
With *Hurzeler brushing off past criticism* and backing his squad’s *team spirit*, the focus now returns to the pitch—where Brighton will be looking to put their *Nottingham Forest nightmare behind them and get back to winning ways against *Fulham*.
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