Remi Garde has emerged as a surprise leading candidate to become Brighton’s next manager. Brighton, who lost in the play-offs to Derby, have begun the process of interviewing candidates and held a number of meetings. Chris Hughton, who is anxious to get back straight into work after being sacked by Norwich, is high on their list, as is former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood, who has been long been the favourite with bookmakers. Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon is a candidate too. French fancy: Remi Garde is being considered by Brighton after three years in charge of Lyon But Garde is also being given serious consideration by Brighton’s ambitious owners, as they look to find a suitable replacement for Oscar Garcia, who offered his resignation after the defeat to Derby earlier this month.
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Remi Garde is a contender to become the next Brighton manager
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Former Arsenal player has spent three years in charge of Ligue 1 club Lyon
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Out of work Chris Hughton and Tim Sherwood are also in the frame
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Phil Neville could make his first venture into management with the Seagulls
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Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon also a possibility
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Former manager Oscar Garcia resigned after defeat to Derby
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