The
most unpredictable league in the world is back in a matter of days as the new
Championship season will kick off on the 1st of August. All 24
teams will have a say in who will be win automatic promotion to the
Premiership, who will make the playoffs and who will be threatened by
relegation. Amongst those teams are many young and talented players who will be
looking to make a big impact in the new season. These players will be the ‘ones
to watch’ during the course of the 2013/14 season. One of those players is 22
year old Brighton and Hove Albion full-back, Adam Chicksen.
The
young defender signed a three deal after moving from MK Dons for an undisclosed
compensation fee. Chicksen made 93 appearances for his former club after making
his debut back in 2008 at the age of just 16.
The
Englishmen will offer Brighton a wide variety of options as he can also play at
right back and in midfield. He was offered a new deal by the Dons but turned it
down in favour of a move to the Amex Stadium.
The
only other left back in the Brighton squad at the moment is Vitajils Maksimenko
which means he and new signing Chicksen will be fighting for that left back
position.
Fans
have described Chicksen as a naturally gifted left sided player who has massive
potential. For this upcoming season the young left back will be expected to
finally fulfil that massive potential and become a regular star performer in
the Championship.
A
spokesperson from The MK Dons Supporters Association said:
“Adam
was born in Milton Keynes and is a product of the Dons academy. He is a
versatile player who can operate on the left wing or left back. He had the best
strength to weight ratio of any player at the Dons last season, he has good
pace and has proved himself at League One level.”
The
spokesperson thought Chicksen could have left the club on better terms though.
“Some
fans feel let down that Adam left the club in the way that he did, feeling he
could have shown more loyalty to the club although the MKDSA wishes Adam the
best of luck in the future,” they continued.
Brighton's
head of football operations, David Burke, addressed the clubs official website
after the arrival of Adam Chicksen.
"We
are delighted that Adam has joined us. Our scouting department have been aware
of him and impressed with his progress at MK Dons. He has all the attributes
that we are looking for and already has a good knowledge of our playing style,
having come through the ranks at MK Dons. He has great potential to establish
himself in the Championship, and we are delighted that he has chosen Brighton
& Hove Albion,” he said.
A big
season is ahead of Brighton as they will try to further their achievements of
last season and attempt to gain promotion to the Premier League. New signing
Adam Chicksen could play a pivotal role in those attempts. The young left back
will be looking to build upon his glowing reputation as a top League 1 player
for MK Dons by becoming a great Championship player for Brighton and Hove
Albion.
By @LeeGormley
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