Brighton Technical Director David Weir Leaves Club

Brighton & Hove Albion have announced the departure of David Weir from his role as technical director, a position he held since May 2022 after initially joining the club in 2018. The club's leadership, including chairman Tony Bloom and chief executive Paul Barber, expressed gratitude for Weir's contributions while emphasizing a strategic decision to refresh the technical department with new leadership and direction. This move is part of a broader effort by the club to inject new energy, ideas, and innovation to stay competitive in the Premier League. Despite initial fan surprise and speculation about behind-the-scenes issues or alternative employment for Weir, the departure was amicable and driven by a desire to challenge conventional thinking early and decisively. Until a successor is appointed, Paul Barber will oversee the technical areas, working with the existing senior team. The club also continues to make other key off-field appointments, such as IT expert Mark Loch, to support internal communication and infrastructure improvements.