Tommy Watson, former Sunderland winger, confidently stands by his decision to join Brighton and Hove Albion this summer, emphasizing the quality of players at his new club compared to his old one. Despite being the hero for Sunderland in the play-off final and sealing their promotion to the Premier League, Watson believes that Brighton has a higher caliber of talent.
Since his move, Brighton has made significant progress, climbing to fourth in the Premier League table after signing several notable players. Meanwhile, Sunderland is in 13th place, trailing behind Brighton by five points after a loss to Manchester United. In his Premier League debut for Brighton, Watson displayed his skills in a cameo appearance at Old Trafford, following successful performances in the Carabao Cup.
Despite the success at Sunderland and his growing role at Brighton, Watson remains firm in his belief that he made the right choice by joining Albion. He expressed his satisfaction with the system and environment at Brighton, believing it is conducive to his development as a player. Emphasizing the competition for playing time, Watson is eager to prove himself and contribute to the team, especially with the impressive performances of his teammates Minteh and Mitoma.
