Brighton boss Graham Potter does not wish he could spend big

Brighton boss Graham Potter insists he is not jealous of the Premier League’s financial powerhouses as he warns more money can bring ‘more problems’

• Potter is grateful for the resources at his disposal at Brighton 
• Only Crystal Palace and Burnley have spent less on transfers this season 
• Brighton can take a big step towards safety by beating big-spending Everton 

Graham Potter insists he does not look on enviously at the financial powerhouses of the Premier League as ‘more money’ can generate ‘more problems’.

The Brighton boss is on the verge of keeping the club in the Premier League for a fifth consecutive season and three points against Everton on Monday is likely to ensure safety.

It’s some achievement for Potter. Only two clubs, Crystal Palace and Burnley, have spent less than the Seagulls on transfers this season and the Brighton boss takes a great deal of satisfaction in their achievements.

Graham Potter does not look on enviously at the financial powerhouses of the Premier League

‘More money, more problems…’ I think that’s the saying,’ Potter explained.

‘I don’t look at anyone else and think I wish I was this or that.

‘I understand my club and that I’m very fortunate to have what I do and we try to make the most of what we have.

‘We know it’s competition and everyone else has different opportunities, chances, advantages and disadvantages.

‘That’s the nature of the league. It would be boring if we were all the same.’

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has invested heavily in the pursuit of a top four spot

Conversely, Everton, who have spent three times as much on transfers, go into Monday’s big match at the Amex still with faint hopes of finishing in the top four.

Potter though is grateful for the resources at his disposal and relishes the challenge of matching up his Brighton team against their wealthier opponents.

‘Ninety five per cent of the top leagues are determined by finance,’ he added.

‘Then the finance buys the best players and the best coaches. That’s normal and Carlo Ancelotti is one of the biggest. There is nothing strange about that.

‘Every league, there are clubs that have way bigger finances and different resources.

‘But that’s the beauty of football – and you have to use what you have to try to be competitive and do your best to find a way to beat the system – which is the financial power.’ 

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