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Albion sign Livermore from Hull City

2:22pm Thursday 3rd July 2008

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By Andy Naylor »

Albion have made their fourth signing of the summer, capturing utility player David Livermore on a Bosman free transfer from Premier League newcomers Hull City.

The 28-year-old Londoner, who has agreed a two-year contract, joins Colin Hawkins, Kevin McLeod and Adam Virgo as boss Micky Adams continues his squad strengthening.

Livermore, a League One title winner with Millwall, was loaned out to Oldham towards the end of last season and played against Albion in their 1-0 defeat at Withdean in February.

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Gray, Hollingbury says...
3:00pm Thu 3 Jul 08

Another good signing on a free as well. Cant remember last time we made so many signings pre-season. Just need a left back & a winger now (& possibly a backup keeper). Currie seems to be the latest rumour, would prefer Gillespe & would like to see Richards back. Cant wait for next season !!!!

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Bossman, Bench outside fire station says...
3:02pm Thu 3 Jul 08

I can only think that this signing was because we didnt get McPhee. I think Livermore will be decent enough, but he's clearly not a McPhee.

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Scarfer1, The Worth Way says...
3:10pm Thu 3 Jul 08

This would usually get me excited but i'm still reeling from the McPhee news.

Good luck David - sorry you had to join under this cloud of depression.

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McKenzie, Llangenny says...
3:13pm Thu 3 Jul 08

I think Livermore can play left back, good experienced, solid pro.

Well done Micky.

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wendy wilkins, ibiza says...
3:16pm Thu 3 Jul 08

you all know nothing cheltenham turned down 300k last week cant see DK paying that , mcphee staying in west country marrying a surfer, currie is a hasbeen , lets look to the future , big bad bazza lloyd has been scouting in basra and the pamplona may be he will find someone else, we will make the playoffs and we are goin up say ...

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Hullensian, Hull says...
3:32pm Thu 3 Jul 08

Livermore.
A player who could'nt break into Hulls first team last season.
And you lot think he's upto doing a job for you next season in the prem!
Comparing him with our prespective new signings,makes me even more confident that we'll be finnishing above you next season.

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Confused, England says...
3:36pm Thu 3 Jul 08

Hullensian wrote:
Livermore. A player who could'nt break into Hulls first team last season. And you lot think he's upto doing a job for you next season in the prem! Comparing him with our prespective new signings,makes me even more confident that we'll be finnishing above you next season.
WHAT
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David, Planet Earth says...
3:38pm Thu 3 Jul 08

In response to Hullensian, I'd be surprised if Hull didn't finish above us, as they are in the Premiership and we are in League 1.
Another good signing. Come on you Seagulls!

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tigerfan, hull says...
3:49pm Thu 3 Jul 08

Livermore is a solid defensive midfielder, good simple passer and you probably will not realise how effective he can be. will also score a few goals as well

good luck to him

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Si, Hull says...
3:53pm Thu 3 Jul 08

Livermore is a very good player, he didn't play a lot for us last season due to a clause in his contract which meant should he play a certain amount of games we had to extend the contract by a further 12 months, he can play anywhere down the left, even played centre half in one game, very tough tackler and will be a great assett to your club

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Paul, Burgess Hill says...
4:05pm Thu 3 Jul 08

Looks like an excellent capture. Good to see the Hull fans rating him as well. Would have to ask the question - would Wilkins have been able to attract the players Adams has?!?!

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benno, kent says...
4:33pm Thu 3 Jul 08

the team is really starting to take shape and is looking very balanced in my opinion. I think we are two good quality players away from a squad that could get us promoted this coming season!

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Justin, Burges Hill says...
4:35pm Thu 3 Jul 08

I doubt he would, Paul.

We would still be waiting for those two last minute desperation signings.

I cannot remember being this optimistic about a season for a good few years now!

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Moderator, Geneva says...
4:51pm Thu 3 Jul 08

Hullensian wrote:
Livermore. A player who could'nt break into Hulls first team last season. And you lot think he's upto doing a job for you next season in the prem! Comparing him with our prespective new signings,makes me even more confident that we'll be finnishing above you next season.
Please make sure you know which club you're commenting on before posting comments. otherwise it might make you look a wee bit silly!

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Jay, Shoreham says...
6:04pm Thu 3 Jul 08

These comments are becoming more like NSC everyday - drivel. Basically Livermore is unspectacular but effective. A great addition. We still need to strengthen midfield but certainly looks great at the moment. As for McPhee jokes...can only think this is some NSC in joke ....please leave this decent site alone kids

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Phil, in the middle says...
6:09pm Thu 3 Jul 08

I felt sorry for Wilkins and did not think he should have been sacked. But on the basis he struggled to sign players (maybe because he had no financial support like Adams?), we are now moving forward without him.

I did not like the way Adams walked-out on us last time.

He has tried to get a career at a higher level and had no luck.

I think he has learned that he is better off with us for the long term with Falmer (hopefully) only two years away.

However, I can honestly say that the players he is bringing to the Club, added to what we had last year under Wendy, is starting to make next season look very exciting indeed.

The Board are certainly more likely to get bums on seats than if Wendy was still here!

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Des Aster, Brighton says...
6:13pm Thu 3 Jul 08

Hullensian wrote:
Livermore.
A player who could'nt break into Hulls first team last season.
And you lot think he's upto doing a job for you next season in the prem!
Comparing him with our prespective new signings,makes me even more confident that we'll be finnishing above you next season.
You've got the wrong Albion mate.
We're Brighton & Hove Albion not West Brom.

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Martyn, says...
6:46pm Thu 3 Jul 08

wendy wilkins wrote:
you all know nothing cheltenham turned down 300k last week cant see DK paying that , mcphee staying in west country marrying a surfer, currie is a hasbeen , lets look to the future , big bad bazza lloyd has been scouting in basra and the pamplona may be he will find someone else, we will make the playoffs and we are goin up say ...
Actually Cheltenham refused a £400k bid last week. I suspect Cheltenham are holding out for £500,000.

Livermore is another good signing by Adams.

Forget a has been like Currie lets try and sign Gillespie and Richards.

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Hull City fan, Worthing says...
6:48pm Thu 3 Jul 08

David Livermore is a great signing for Brighton. I'm sure he'll do a good job for you. He can play anywhere on the left or central midfield.

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Mike, HULL says...
6:59pm Thu 3 Jul 08

Livermore was a great player for Hull. Very deceptive, gives 100% every game, tough customer, and chips in with a few goals. Good luck to him!!!

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never wrong dave, Brighton says...
7:07pm Thu 3 Jul 08

Paul wrote:
Looks like an excellent capture. Good to see the Hull fans rating him as well. Would have to ask the question - would Wilkins have been able to attract the players Adams has?!?!
You make a very good point Paul.That is why he is still out of work after all this time.The club needed to put bums back on seats at the end of the day,and Wilkins could never do that.What fans should ask is what damage has already been done to the club.One of the medical team told me last night Falmer is a none starter if Adams can't get the crowds back asap.I will never understand why Knight gave Wilkins the job in the first place.

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watchadave, hulll says...
7:21pm Thu 3 Jul 08

livermore is unspectacular you will come away some games thinking he didn't do much, he does the simple things nicely gets stuck in and mops up well. typical defensive midfielder, you will need a flair player to complement his good work

remember what all the hull fans have said

simple effective unspectacular good tackler and will score at least a couple of goals

good luck next season

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colza, once hove says...
7:46pm Thu 3 Jul 08

Confused wrote:
Hullensian wrote: Livermore. A player who could'nt break into Hulls first team last season. And you lot think he's upto doing a job for you next season in the prem! Comparing him with our prespective new signings,makes me even more confident that we'll be finnishing above you next season.
WHAT ???????????????????? ?
hullensian is obviously still living back in the early 80s when we were in the top division lol...i wonder who he confused us with??

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Georgie Worst, Australia says...
7:51pm Thu 3 Jul 08

Love the new signing,lets move on from pointles speculation of what DW would've done, Also loved Hullensians' contribution, dont know what he's on but they're working !! We must have CHAMPIONSHIP football next year cos Foxsport doesnt show league (1 & 2) game s here !

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andy, says...
8:50pm Thu 3 Jul 08

As a millwall fan, I would say he will do a good job for you..he was nothing special for us, but still one of our better players at the time, although he thought he was better than he was!

as I say will do a good solid job at this level

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Max, Golf course says...
8:56pm Thu 3 Jul 08

Currie signing next. Possibly tomorrow.

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terry, somewhere in west sussex says...
10:15pm Thu 3 Jul 08

Max wrote:
Currie signing next. Possibly tomorrow.
I have very impressed with the signings so far but Currie is too old & too slow

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Terence, Brighton says...
9:05am Fri 4 Jul 08

Another very good signing, I've seen quite a bit of this boy play in the past, and it's another signing that will add quality to our already pretty decent squad for the season, still think we need a creative type player though, think we might use him more as a left back next season, then our centre halfs next season will be by far the best in div 1, we'll have 4 very decent ones in Elphick, Lynch, Hawkins and Virgo, I haven't been this excited about an Albion squad since the Zamora days, deffo worth a score on winning div 1 this year me thinks!

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