Albion's rookie striker Daniel Marney celebrated his 21st birthday with a surprise present - the PFA's Division One player of the month award.
Supporters cast their votes via the PFA website and Marney, 21 on Wednesday, was the unexpected winner for September.
"I am absolutely delighted and would like to thank all the fans who voted for me," Marney told seagulls.co.uk.
"I can't really believe it to be honest. I'm really shocked, proud and chuffed. "However, I would swap this award for three points at Watford on Saturday."
Marney has yet to score a senior goal after breaking into the first team this season, but he has impressed in a makeshift attack in the absence of Zamora, Kitson and Barrett.
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