Classy Brighton in amazing gesture to 407 fans who travelled to Arctic Circle for Conference League clash

BRIGHTON’S players have paid for the ticket of every Albion fan who has made the trip to their Conference League play-off in the Arctic Circle. The Seagulls squad have also shelled out for a T-shirt and a scarf to each of their 407 supporters attending their clash against Tromso in Northern Norway. Brighton are looking forward to a real European adventure Credit: Brighton & Hove Albion This is what the Brighton fans can expect when they arrive at their seat Credit: Brighton & Hove Albion Captain Lewis Dunk hopes it is seen as a kind-hearted gesture towards fans who only knew for sure that their team would be travelling to Scandinavia a week ago. The former England centre-back said: “It’s a long trip for the fans, last minute to organise. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Dream Team is back, free, and there’s £100,000 up for grabs! “We thought we want to start the season off well with the fans and make a gesture of refunding their tickets, as a group. “Give them a little present tonight and hopefully they appreciate this gesture from the boys. “Hopefully it’s a good start to have a good season with the fans and enjoy it along the way.” Brighton are embarking on only their second-ever European campaign, having played in the Europa League under Roberto De Zerbi in the 2023-24 campaign. They qualified for the Conference League under boss Fabian Hurzeler after finishing eighth in the Premier League last season. Albion’s rivals Crystal Palace won this competition last season, while Chelsea and West Ham have also been crowned champions since the tournament was created five years ago. Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS One-club man Dunk, 34, added: “I wouldn’t say it adds pressure (that Palace won it), I’d say it gives you confidence that Premier League teams have done well. “If we look at ourselves, we’re an established Premier League side now, we finish high up in the table a lot of the time. “We back ourselves against anyone. “Let’s hope it goes well, we take a good result back home and finish the job on Thursday.” Brighton stars arriving in Norway have given fans a lovely gesture Credit: Brighton & Hove Albion Brighton are embarking on only their second-ever European campaign Credit: Brighton & Hove Albion Comment now