Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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New contract thrills Hart

01 Jun 2009 - 14:09:24

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Brighton striker Gary Hart is looking forward to starting his 12th season with the club in August after agreeing a new one-year contract.

The Seagulls stalwart, who played a key part in helping the club avoid relegation to League Two when he returned from a seven-month injury absence in April, is thrilled with the new deal.

He told the club's official website: "At Christmas I was beginning to look around for new clubs. I'd hardly played and things weren't looking good.

"But the new manager (Russell Slade) came in just around the time that I was getting fit.

"He came and saw me play a few times in the reserves, and suddenly I had a chance, and fortunately I grabbed it with both hands.

"I'm really excited about the new season. I've been going into the training ground and doing bits and pieces on my own because I can't stand just doing nothing.

"Last year was disappointing as a whole, we all know that. But we've got a new chairman, the manager has got the job permanently and it's a fresh start for everyone."