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As part of the university’s Higher Education Partnership with Albion, eight students – selected from a random draw – had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Albion’s base in Lancing.

As well as taking part in a question and answer session with club captain Bruno, defender Leon Balogun and midfielder Dale Stephens, the students were given a tour of the facilities including lunch at the academy canteen.

Bruno, Balogun and Stephens were asked about the impact of recent positive results, their ambitions in the FA Cup and the best players they’ve faced in their careers (Lionel Messi for the former two, Phillippe Countinho for the latter). 

Students with Bruno, Leon Balogun and Dale Stephens

Student George Whitmore said: “I’d like to say thanks to the club for giving us a fantastic opportunity to experience a day at a Premier League club, and especially to Bruno, perhaps the nicest man I’ve ever met.”

Bruno congratulated the students on their “interesting questions” on Instagram after the event.

Student Orla Dillon said: “Learning about the education facilities at the Albion training ground was a highlight of my week. Knowing the provisions available and how encouraged the players are to get a good education made me even more proud of and in love with my home team than I already was.”

Caitlin Wells added: “It was a great opportunity made possible by the University and all those at 91快活林 and Hove Albion Football Club – thank you very much.”