Brighton net windfall for player

McGhee is pondering how best to use Brighton's windfall

Brighton have had their summer transfer kitty boosted by £250,000 after a supporter won the Coca-Cola 'Win A Player' competition.

Lifelong fan Aaron Berry, 29, scooped the prize from over a million entries received through the website or text messages which were put into the draw.

Seagulls boss Mark McGhee said: "This windfall makes a big difference to us.

"Having the extra player could be the difference between staying in the Championship or being relegated."

McGhee added: "We were looking at players but this means we can actually have the budget to go and get at least one of them."

Berry said: "I've supported Brighton all my life and watched them suffer through many difficult times so to win £250,000 to spend on some new players is a dream come true.

"I'd love us to buy a striker, but I have faith in the gaffer and will back whatever decision he makes."