Poyet is new Brighton boss

Gus Poyet was named Tuesday as the new manager of English lower league strugglers Brighton and Hove Albion.

The 41-year-old Uruguayan, a former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, left Spurs as assistant manager in October 2008 when Juande Ramos was forced out of White Hart Lane.

Poyet has signed a deal with south coast side Brighton, batting to avoid relegation from League One, English football’s third tier, until the end of next season.

He will be assisted by former Tottenham team-mate Mauricio Tarrico.

Poyet replaces Russell Slade, who left the Seagulls 10 days ago.

“Gus is one of the best up and coming young coaches in this country,” said Brighton chairman Tony Bloom. “We are delighted to give him his first opportunity in management.

“His credentials are exceptional and all of the reports we have had on his coaching ability are outstanding.”