SAINTS' next League One opponents have appointed a new manager.

Former Chelsea and Spurs midfielder Gus Poyet has been appointed Seagulls manager today.

Poyet has also had spells as assistant boss at Swindon Town and Leeds United and was also number two at Spurs when they won the Carling Cup in 2008.

And he will take charge of his first Brighton game at St Mary's on Sunday afternoon.