GIFTON Noel-Williams has given the first hint that he could join Albion permanently - even if they go down.

The centre forward on loan from Burnley until the end of the season scored his second goal in four games at Ipswich on Saturday.

He said: "I never burn my bridges. If Brighton still want me at the end of the season then that's another option for me.

"At the end of the day it's all about playing footabll and if I'm going to get a chance here and Burnley say they don't want me and they are going to let me go, then hopefully Brighton will still be an option for me.

"I've got to wait until after the Stoke game and then me and my advisers will sit down and think about it and hopefully we'll come to a conclusion."

Noel-Williams, borrowed just before last month's loan transfer deadline, has been taken aback by Albion's brand of football.

"It surprises me how well we actually play," said the former Stoke and Watford striker.

"I thought it was going to be a bit kick and rush but the football we play is very good.

"That's made me feel good and refreshed, so it's all positive for me.

"I feel at home here. The gaffer, the boys and the staff have made me feel so welcome and it's a shame really I wasn't here earlier, then maybe we wouldn't have been in this position.

"Right now Sheffield Wednesday are still seven points ahead but they have got a harder run-in, Reading and then Derby away. If we can get the points today then there is every chance for us."