Albion's double title heroes got back down to business today as they reported for pre-season training in pouring rain.
The first day of training usually means guaranteed sunshine and stamina-sapping temperatures.
Instead the weather at the University of Sussex, Falmer, captured the gloomy mood engulfing the club in the absence of a managerial appointment.
The banter and high spirits among the players disguised a collective desire to discover who the next boss will be.
It was left to assistant manager Bob Booker and the rest of the backroom staff to put the squad through their paces.
With no new signings so far the Seagulls are down to 21 pros, six of whom are rookies with limited first team experience.
Former Albion defender Ross Johnson is training with them while he hunts for a new club and a possible move abroad after being released by Colchester.
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