Relegation a year later meant that Brighton were no longer covered by the requirements of the Taylor Report, and rising debts meant that the Goldstone Ground remained undeveloped and there were no serious plans for relocation. In 1996, Brighton were relegated to the fourth tier of the English football for the first time since the 1960s.
Relegation a year later meant that Brighton were no longer subject to the Taylor Report's requirements, and mounting debts prevented the Goldstone Ground from being developed, leading to no serious plans for relocation. In 1996, Brighton were relegated to the fourth tier of English football for the first time since the 1960s.